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The University of York Politics Society

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The official account for the @UniOfYork Politics Society | Follow us to keep updated about our events and key news stories

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Follow us to keep updated about all of the Uni of York Politics departmental and societal events #YorkPoliticsSociety #YorkPolSoc #UniofYork
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Want to get involved with running PolSoc? Join us for our elections, vote and nominate yourself for a position! There is no deadline for nomination, so you can run on the day itself without prior notice.
Graphic that reads, "PolSoc elections. Tuesday, 2nd May, 18:30, P/L/001. Positions you can run for." There is an arrow indicating another slide.

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Graphic that lists the positions, which include, "president, vice-president, press & pub officer x 2, social secretary x 2, departmental events officer, external events officer, podcast officer, YPR editor, YPR deputy editor and ordinary officer."

ALT Graphic that lists the positions, which include, "president, vice-president, press & pub officer x 2, social secretary x 2, departmental events officer, external events officer, podcast officer, YPR editor, YPR deputy editor and ordinary officer."

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Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the process and the roles!
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Join us for a panel discussion on counterterrorism next week Monday at 5 pm in CL/A/057. We have invited three speakers to shed light on the broader topics of terrorism and counterterrorism.
Blue, green and white graphic that reads, "Resilience in Unity: Youth Perspectives on Terrorism. Join us for a panel discussion on countering terrorism at the University of York; three speakers, with differing personal and professional experiences of terrorism, with a key focus on how radicalisation can affect young people and the role we can play to prevent the spread of extremism."

ALT Blue, green and white graphic that reads, "Resilience in Unity: Youth Perspectives on Terrorism. Join us for a panel discussion on countering terrorism at the University of York; three speakers, with differing personal and professional experiences of terrorism, with a key focus on how radicalisation can affect young people and the role we can play to prevent the spread of extremism."

Blue, green and white graphic that reads, "Panellists include: Travis Frain – Survivor of Terrorism. A Former Extremist. Ross Paton – Prevent Education Officer and CT YAG Vice Chair. Moderated by Neo Allert – Vice President of York Politics Society 17:00-19:00 27/02/2023 CL/A/057, University of York Campus."

ALT Blue, green and white graphic that reads, "Panellists include: Travis Frain – Survivor of Terrorism. A Former Extremist. Ross Paton – Prevent Education Officer and CT YAG Vice Chair. Moderated by Neo Allert – Vice President of York Politics Society 17:00-19:00 27/02/2023 CL/A/057, University of York Campus."

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We will further be introduced into the personal experiences of terrorism through the stories told by Travis Frain, a survivor of terrorism, and our third guest, a former extremist.
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The key focus is on how radicalisation can affect young people and the role we can play to prevent the spread of extremism. Get your free ticket via the link in our bio and bring your university student or staff cards.
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Join us for a presentation on the 2022 Malaysian elections!
Graphic that reads, "Presentation on the Malaysian elections. Monday, 30 January, 19:00, P/L/001." Graphic is in red, blue and white with the Malaysian flag.

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Interested in getting more involved with PolSoc? Why not join us this Monday and nominate yourself!
Graphic that reads, "PolSoc Byelection. Monday, 30 January, 18:30, P/L/001. Roles you can run for - press and publicity officer and LGBTQ+ officer. We'll also be voting on a constitutional amendment to add a Welfare Officer, which if passed will also be open to run for!" Graphic is in red, yellow and orange, with circles around the border.

ALT Graphic that reads, "PolSoc Byelection. Monday, 30 January, 18:30, P/L/001. Roles you can run for - press and publicity officer and LGBTQ+ officer. We'll also be voting on a constitutional amendment to add a Welfare Officer, which if passed will also be open to run for!" Graphic is in red, yellow and orange, with circles around the border.

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What scandal are you most likely to be involved in? Bring a white t-shirt and come along to our social tomorrow to find out!
Graphic that reads, "PolSoc Socials Presents White Lies: Scandal Edition. 24.11.2022, SLB/006, 18:30. Bring a white t-shirt that you're willing to write on!"

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Join us for a talk tomorrow on the gendered impact of the housing crisis with IDAS.
Graphic that reads, "The Gendered Impact of the Housing Crisis. 23 November, P/L/001, 18:30. TW: D*omestic vi*lence and s*exual a**ault."

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York Politics Review@York_Pol_Review19 Nov 2022
Want to write an article for YPR? Simply choose a topic here, DM or email us with your piece and we’ll publish! We’re also taking other submissions.
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Join us this Thursday for a talk on Hobbes from Professor Monica Brito Vieira and Dr Sean Fleming!
Graphic which reads, "Leviathan. A talk on Hobbes with Professor Monica Brito Vieira and Dr Sean Fleming. 17 November, 18:30, P/L/002."

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Sorry, the event will be at 6pm, not half past! We hope to see you there!
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York Politics Review@York_Pol_Review6 Nov 2022
The cost of living crisis in Britain has exposed the cracks in our local government systems as well as opening up a case for more financial autonomy for regions. But how do we implement this, and why do we need it? yorkpoliticsreview.uk/2022/1…
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Join us this Tuesday for a screening of the US midterm election results and discussion about what they mean for US politics going forward.
Graphic of a fake news website that reads, "Breaking News. North America || USA." Main title reads, "US midterms: watch along and panel discussion. 19:30, 8/11/2022, P/L/001."

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Interested in getting involved with PolSoc? We still have committee roles to fill - come along and put yourself forward, or to vote! If you have any questions regarding the roles, feel free to reach out!
Graphic that reads, "PolSoc By-election. Roles you can stand for! Podcast officer, press and publicity officer, first year officer × 2, social secretary × 2, LGBTQ+ officer. 8.11.2022, 18:30, P/L/001."

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York Politics Review@York_Pol_Review2 Nov 2022
Elon Musk‘a takeover of Twitter marks another centralising entrepreneurial voice having huge influence over the global social media network. But why is this dangerous to platforms of speech and why does it mark an increasingly authoritarian dominance? yorkpoliticsreview.uk/2022/1…
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Join us this Friday for an evening of karaoke! We'll be in PZA/016 beforehand if you haven't come to an event before, but feel free to join us directly at the Glasshouse!
Graphic that reads, "PolSoc Karaoke Night, 4 November at the Glasshouse. Meeting at 7pm in PZA/016!" There is a spotlight, a mic and some music notes.

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Join us this Thursday for a talk on Liz Truss' economic policy!
Graphic that reads, "Cheese and wine night with John Evemy on Trussonomics. 3 Nov, 18:30, D/N/056."

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York Politics Review@York_Pol_Review30 Oct 2022
Does it seem like politics has been getting more absurd recently? Does absurdity have a place in our current political discourse? Check out our piece at: yorkpoliticsreview.uk/2022/1…
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