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IR Fellow Film Nights

Join the IR fellows for a contemporary film screening as a way to discuss core concepts in IR. These film screenings are a chance to explore IR in a creative way and snacks will be provided.

No by Pablo Larraín (2012)
with Dr Giulia Sciorati and Dr Jonny Hall
Tuesday 14 October 2025, 4.20pm-7.00pm
Room CKK 1.07

When Chilean military dictator Pinochet, facing international pressure, calls for a referendum on his presidency in 1988, opposition leaders persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. With scant resources and constant scrutiny by the despot's watchmen, René and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and free the country from oppression.

This will be followed by a discussion about how the film relates to IR, hosted by Dr Giulia Sciorati and Dr Jonny Hall.

The War Game by Peter Watkins (1966)
with Dr Patrick Gill Tiney
Tuesday 15 November 2025, 5.30pm-7.00pm
Room CBG 2.06

Peter Watkins' disturbing vision of the personal and public consequences of a nuclear attack in Britain. Winner of an Oscar in 1967 (Best Documentary).

This will be followed by a discussion about how the film relates to IR, hosted by Dr Patrick Gill-Tiney.

These sessions are open to all students and faculty in the Department of International Relations.

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Special event for MSc IR and IPE students!
It’s a trade war! Trump and the future of the global political economy

Thursday 13 November 2025, 5.00pm-7.00pm
Room CLM 3.02

Panel event with Dr Nikhil Kalyanpur, Dr Boram Lee, Dr John Minnich and Dr James Morrison

Chair: Professor Robert Falkner

On 2 April 2025 (dubbed ‘Liberation Day’), US President Trump announced a comprehensive strategy of ‘reciprocal tariffs’ that set off a global trade war and rattled financial markets. The Trump Administration imposed tariffs on over 100 trading partners as part of a broader effort to remake the global trading system and return manufacturing jobs to the US. In one stroke, Trump raised average US trade tariffs to levels that approached those of the 1930s, inviting allies and foes alike to negotiate bilateral trade deals with the US.

This panel event explores the roots and consequences of Trump’s trade war and what it means for the future of the international trade system, US-China relations, global supply chains, and the dollar-based financial order. 

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Careers events

There are a wide range of careers events planned for you. The Department works closely with 番茄社区 Careers to give you opportunities to explore your professional development. 

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(Un)Resolved: An Informal Debate about Current Events

These informal sessions put the spotlight on a topical issue in IR in a friendly debate with your fellow IR students. Conversational and casual, (Un)Resolved is a brilliant way to put your knowledge of IR into practice!

Hosted by a member of IR faculty, these sessions are open to all students in the Department of International Relations.

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Food for Thought

This is your opportunity to share a two-course lunch in the Senior Dining Room with a member of the IR faculty and discuss an article or piece of content that will be sent around in advance. 

These small lunches are limited to just twelve attendees - six undergraduates and six postgraduates - meaning you have the opportunity to discuss your ideas and the academic’s research interests in much greater detail than you otherwise might.

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IR Fellow Film Screenings

Join the IR fellows for a contemporary film screening as a way to discuss core concepts in IR. The film will be screened on campus, followed by an hour long discussion about how the film relates to IR. These film screenings are a chance to explore IR in a creative way and snacks will be provided.

Hosted by a member of IR faculty, these sessions are open to all students and faculty in the Department of International Relations. 

Keep an eye on your email for more information and how to book your place!

Meet the Researcher

A series of talks with our visiting academics about their research and career paths. Get tips on what they learned from their experiences, and what they recommend. Listen, ask questions and enhance your understanding of life after study! 

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