New Historians Conference 2020
The theme of this annual postgraduate-led conference was ‘History: Lived and Imagined’. For the first time, the conference was held in a dual format.
The School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations offers world-class, research-based programmes across its four disciplines.
The programmes are taught by academic staff who are recognised, both locally and globally, as leaders in their respective fields.
Our graduates are able to think critically and creatively, and communicate and lead effectively.
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Our stories
Master of Arts by thesis
Through her Master’s study, Evgeniya Kryssova worked closely with her supervisor, pushed her boundaries, and expanded her world view.
Overcoming adversity
International Relations student Daniel Gamboa Salazar developed the strength to overcome his refugee past and the critical skills to help others like him.
Why the arts matter
Associate Professor in Philosophy Sondra Bacharach believes that the arts define our culture, move us emotionally, and challenge our beliefs.
Speaker’s Welcome to the 2021 Parliamentary Internship Class
The 2021 Parliamentary internship class had the ‘traditional’ annual welcome from the Speaker Rt Hon Trevor Mallard on 16 March. Two of our interns, Samuel Day and Sofia Morrell, joined him, for his live TV briefing.
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Latest news
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Post-election conference held at Parliament
The traditional post-election conference, organised by Professor Stephen Levine from the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, brought key political, academic and media personalities together to dissect the 2020 result.
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Election 2020: Key social media trends
Dr Mona Krewel and Professor Jack Vowles from the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations are leading the New Zealand Social Media Study, which is taking a closer look at the role of social media during the final four weeks of the election campaign.
Upcoming events
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Philosophy Seminar: "Theories of Entailment: The Finale"
The attempt to construct a logic of entailment was one of the original motivations for…
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History Programme Seminar: ‘The Response to Plague and the Poor in the Suburban Parishes of Early Modern London, c. 1600-1650’
Aaron Columbus will present the key findings from his submitted PhD thesis on the response to the intersecting and long term social problems of plague and the poor in the growing suburban parishes of early Stuart London.
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History Programme Seminar: ‘Servants in Scotland: An Example of Feminist Legal History’
Find out about feisty female servants and the law in early nineteenth century Scotland.