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The Department of Government is a world leading centre for research in politics and government. Find out about our research activities and the work of our internationally respected experts.

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Publications Browse the most recent publications from our experts
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Meet our experts Find out more about our academics and their research
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PhD research Find out about our MRes/PhD in Political Science

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CV19: A Film by the Department of Government The changing relationship between people and their governments
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Undergraduate research takes centre stage Reflecting on the research successes of the LSE Undergraduate Political Review
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The Age of Hostility New €2.5m project will examine how societal divisions develop along electoral lines
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Activism is now seen as urgent. How should we approach it? Using activism to fight social justice
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TransCrisis What are transboundary crises and how can the EU manage them?

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REF Find out about our REF 2014 ranking and explore our research case studies
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Meet LSE's early career researchers PhD candidate Julia Lesche

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