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  • The European Union and the Democratic Deficit - Andrea Leadsom MP

    Andrea Leadsom is MP for South Northamptonshire, Co-Chair of the All-Party Group on European Reform and joint founder of the Fresh Start Project . In 2012 she won Newcomer of the Year at the Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. And at this year's Parliamentary Affairs Annual Lecture, organised...
    Posted to Recent Events (Weblog) by admin on 04-29-2013
  • 'Building a Better Politics' - Angela Eagle MP

    With over 20 years' experience at the centre of Parliament and government, Angela Eagle has gained an intricate insight into the Parliamentary procedures and processes that keep our democracy ticking. And at this exclusive event in Portcullis House the Wallasey MP laid out her's and Labour's...
    Posted to Recent Events (Weblog) by admin on 04-25-2013
  • Are we living our lives online?

    Under-18s debate the impact of the internet on them and on wider society Monday 29 April - Friday 17 May 2013 Headsup.org.uk Most under-18s would find it hard to recognise a world where the internet didn’t play a central role. But how much consideration do young people give to issues of privacy? Do they...
    Posted to Archived Press Releases (Weblog) by admin on 04-24-2013
  • Join Our New Summer Programme!

    The Hansard Scholars staff is delighted to announce important changes to its Summer Academic Internship Programme. Effective Summer 2013 , the Programme will be shortened from 11 weeks to eight. The Summer 2013 dates are: May 25 – July 20 . Applications are now being accepted and the closing date is...
    Posted to Study & Scholars (Weblog) by admin on 10-31-2012
  • Launch Event: Audit of Political Engagement 9, Part Two - The Media and Politics

    Thursday 12 July The media claim to play a critical role in our democracy, shining a bright light on those in power on behalf of the public. But in the context of that place in our democracy, what role and responsibilities, if any, do they have in relation to political engagement? After a turbulent year...
    Posted to Recent Events (Weblog) by admin on 07-13-2012
  • Austerity and the Environment - Dr Caroline Lucas MP

    On Thursday 5th July the Hansard Society and Political Studies Association were delighted to welcome Dr Caroline Lucas MP as the speaker at our annual lecture, this year entitled Austerity and the Environment . To listen to this event in full, please click here In May 2010 Dr Caroline Lucas MP became...
    Posted to Recent Events (Weblog) by admin on 07-06-2012
  • Apply for the Autumn 2013 Hansard Scholars Programmes!

    If you are interested in taking part in a unique programme, studying and experiencing British politics from the inside, you can now apply for the: Autumn 2013 Hansard Scholars Programmes (undergraduates) Autumn 2013 Hansard Research Scholars Programme (postgraduates) ( N.B. The postgraduate Hansard Research...
    Posted to Study & Scholars (Weblog) by admin on 05-21-2012
  • Audit of Political Engagement 9, Part One

    Disgruntled, disillusioned and disengaged New Hansard Society research shows people turning away from national politics Is coalition politics bad for political engagement? Audit of Political Engagement 9, Part One The 2012 Hansard Society annual Audit of Political Engagement , published on April 25,...
    Posted to Archived Press Releases (Weblog) by admin on 04-25-2012
  • Should Lobbying Be Transparent?

    Wednesday 29 February Attlee Suite, Portcullis House, Westminster For full audio of the event, Please Click Here For photos of the event, Please Click Here Opening address Mark Harper MP – Minister for Political and Constitutional Reform Panellists John Cryer MP Sir Stuart Etherington – Chief Executive...
    Posted to Recent Events (Weblog) by admin on 03-01-2012
  • PA Annual Lecture: Parliament & Phone Hacking

    To mark the arrival of two new editors for our quarterly Parliamentary Affairs journal, the Hansard Society was delighted to invite Tom Watson MP to give a lecture on Parliament and the phone hacking scandal. To listen to the event in full, Please Click Here To view photos of the event, Please Click...
    Posted to Recent Events (Weblog) by admin on 01-19-2012
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