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Jeremy  Jennings

Professor Jeremy Jennings

Professor of Political Theory

  • Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

Research interests

  • Politics

Biography

Having received his doctorate from the University of Oxford, Jeremy taught at the University of Swansea (1979-1995), the University of Birmingham (1995-2005), and Queen Mary University of London (2005-2013). He served as Head of Department in Birmingham and at Queen Mary, was Vincent Wright Professor at the Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques in Paris in 2006 and was also a visiting fellow at the University of Columbia Research Centre in Paris. Jeremy holds a visiting professorship with the Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques.

Meetings can be arranged with Jeremy by appointment. 

Research

Jeremy's research focuses upon the history of political thought in France. He recently co-edited the Cambridge History of French Thought and will publish Travels with Tocqueville beyond America (Harvard UP) in March 2023. A larger, long-term project is to write a history of the concept of liberty.

Teaching

Jeremy's teaching has largely fallen within the area of the history of political thought from the Renaissance onwards. Recently he has has taught options on liberalism, twentieth-century political thought and the history of economic thought.

    Research

    Tower_Bridge_Sunset_HERO
    Political Theory Research Group

    The political theory group covers many topics and approaches, and affirms the central importance of political economy to political theory.

    News

    Department celebrates anniversary milestone

    Staff and students came together this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Department of Political Economy.

    DPEanniv002

    New head announced for School of Politics and Economics

    A new head has been announced for the School of Politics and Economics.

    Professor Peter John will take over as head of school in July.

    UK and Egyptian universities sign new five-year academic partnership

    King’s has signed an agreement with New Giza University (NGU) to support the Egyptian university’s new Economics programme for undergraduates

    Professor Sameh Farid, NGU President, and Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin, Vice-President and Vice-Principal International at King’s College London

    Post-Brexit relationship the key topic as school plays host to military police

    Brexit and the future military relationship between the UK and Germany were the topics of discussion at an event hosted by King’s College London.

    King's College London's Professor Jeremy Jennings, right, led the panel discussion.

    Visit from King's team helps build on academic partnership

    A special collaboration between King’s College London and a university in Egypt was celebrated during a visit by a team of academics.

    The King's College London team with staff and students at New Giza University, in Egypt.

    World-class King's is ranked among the best

    King’s College London is one of the best places in the world to study politics and international relations, according to a new set of rankings.

    The QS World University Rankings were released on 4 March

    Former top judge says hostility towards judiciary 'certain to fail'

    Hostility from politicians towards the civil service and judiciary is “a certain route to failure”, according to a former Supreme Court judge.

    Professor Jeremy Jennings, left, with Jonathan Sumption.

    Events

    24MayTravelsJeremy

    Travels with Tocqueville Beyond America

    It might be the most famous journey in the history of political thought...

    Please note: this event has passed.

      Research

      Tower_Bridge_Sunset_HERO
      Political Theory Research Group

      The political theory group covers many topics and approaches, and affirms the central importance of political economy to political theory.

      News

      Department celebrates anniversary milestone

      Staff and students came together this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Department of Political Economy.

      DPEanniv002

      New head announced for School of Politics and Economics

      A new head has been announced for the School of Politics and Economics.

      Professor Peter John will take over as head of school in July.

      UK and Egyptian universities sign new five-year academic partnership

      King’s has signed an agreement with New Giza University (NGU) to support the Egyptian university’s new Economics programme for undergraduates

      Professor Sameh Farid, NGU President, and Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin, Vice-President and Vice-Principal International at King’s College London

      Post-Brexit relationship the key topic as school plays host to military police

      Brexit and the future military relationship between the UK and Germany were the topics of discussion at an event hosted by King’s College London.

      King's College London's Professor Jeremy Jennings, right, led the panel discussion.

      Visit from King's team helps build on academic partnership

      A special collaboration between King’s College London and a university in Egypt was celebrated during a visit by a team of academics.

      The King's College London team with staff and students at New Giza University, in Egypt.

      World-class King's is ranked among the best

      King’s College London is one of the best places in the world to study politics and international relations, according to a new set of rankings.

      The QS World University Rankings were released on 4 March

      Former top judge says hostility towards judiciary 'certain to fail'

      Hostility from politicians towards the civil service and judiciary is “a certain route to failure”, according to a former Supreme Court judge.

      Professor Jeremy Jennings, left, with Jonathan Sumption.

      Events

      24MayTravelsJeremy

      Travels with Tocqueville Beyond America

      It might be the most famous journey in the history of political thought...

      Please note: this event has passed.