Nuffield Politics Research Centre

Description

The Nuffield Politics Research Centre was established in 2019 to support research on accountability, representation, and the study of British elections. It aims to connect academic research in politics with non-academic audiences through Westminster Bridge at Nuffield College.

The centre conducts world-class research into contemporary political issues, focusing on accountability and representation. This includes examining how the general public responds to policy outcomes and other political developments. Examples of research areas include understanding generational differences in policy preferences, the relationship between economic insecurity and political choices, and the transformation of electoral choices over time. The centre's mission is to effectively communicate political science research to individuals in public life.

The inspiration for the establishment of the Nuffield Politics Research Centre stems from Nuffield College's foundation, which sought to facilitate cooperation between academic and non-academic individuals in the study of social (including economic and political) problems.

The centre believes in the pivotal role of research in educating and comprehending politics. It aims to enhance access to academic research in politics whenever feasible, guided by its mission to elucidate current political problems and their connection to social and economic challenges.

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No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

2019

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University of Oxford
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