Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

Research

The School is one of the largest communities of scholars in the world dedicated to producing world-leading research on all aspects of security and international relations.

Our researchers are at the forefront of cutting-edge research that creates new empirical knowledge and understanding, develops and employs innovative theory, and has direct and sustained impact on international security debates, policy and practice. With our unparalleled research power, we aim to be a global hub for subject innovation, partnering and inter-disciplinarity in the field and beyond.

The School is home to multiple research centres and groups which are organised under eight broad research themes. With our unparalleled research power we aim to be a global hub for subject innovation, partnering and inter-disciplinarity in the field and beyond.

Research Centres and groups

Our research centres and groups.

Impact and expertise

Our world-leading research directly informs academic and policy debates in the UK and…

Research Themes

Learn more about our eight Research Themes that bring together researchers from across the School.

People

People in the Department of War Studies

Publications

View our latest research output from the School of Security Studies.

Insight and analysis

Experts across the School provide insight and analysis on global affairs.

War Studies Podcast

The War Studies podcast brings you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations.

We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live in and the world we want to live in.