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
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.
New head announced for School of Politics and Economics
A new head has been announced for the School of Politics and Economics.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Events
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
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.
New head announced for School of Politics and Economics
A new head has been announced for the School of Politics and Economics.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Events
Travels with Tocqueville Beyond America
It might be the most famous journey in the history of political thought...
Please note: this event has passed.