Tag: Coventry University

Coventry U: International Relations (Kazakhstan)

“JobSenior Lecturer of International Relations, Coventry University, Kazakhstan. Deadline: 16 September 2025.

The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of International Relations will deliver high quality education within their field of expertise and conduct impactful research within the Humanities faculty. This role involves engaging and inspiring students through innovative teaching in Foundation and Bachelor’s courses in International Relations, providing academic support and mentorship, and contributing to curriculum development. By participating in administrative duties and outreach activities, they will foster a stimulating and supportive learning environment. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will ensure that the university’s academic courses uphold the highest standards of excellence and align with the institution’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

Coventry University, founded in 1843, is a forward-looking, modern institution with a proud tradition of providing high quality education. Coventry University Kazakhstan opened its doors in September 2024 to the first cohort of students at its brand-new campus, which provides world-class facilities, including interactive study spaces, a vibrant social space, a well-stocked library, and café facilities. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Coventry University Kazakhstan proudly stands as the first British university campus collaboration in the heart of Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Coventry University Kazakhstan is the trading name of Coventry Kazakhstan LLP, which owns and operates the modern city-centre campus in Astana and, in collaboration with Coventry University, delivers Coventry University programmes.

Coventry U: PHD Studentship in Contentious Civil Societies & Democratisation in Southeastern Europe (UK)


“Studentships“PhD Studentship: Contentious Civil Societies and Democratisation in Southeastern Europe, Coventry University, UK. Deadline: 31 March 2024.

Coventry University is inviting applications from suitably-qualified graduates for a fully funded PhD studentship examining Contentious Civil Societies and Democratisation in Southeastern Europe. Candidates will be based in the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations – a research centre in the Institute for Peace and Security.

Many current developments in Post-Communist Southeast European politics confound analysts. Firstly, while the overall trend is towards democratic backsliding, there is much variation between states to the extent that democracy databases often disagree; for example Romania’s democracy score has been on a negative trajectory since the mid-2010s according to Freedom House, but a positive trajectory according to V-Dem. Part of this confusion arises from the fact that, with the sudden emergence of battle-ready civil societies in the 2010s, most of these societies are far more contentious that they were in the 2000s. Contention is notoriously difficult to evaluate from the perspective of democracy evaluators. This ‘contention’ conundrum is of interest to political scientists and democracy promoters worldwide: are polarised, contentious civil societies better understood as catalysing or spoiling factors in young democracies? The former interpretation prevails in much rationalist political science theorising while the latter argument is rooted in agonistic democratic theory and the new social movements literature. Activists struggling for emancipatory causes are at once celebrated by democratic theorists as seeking to expand the democratic realm and (often implicitly) denigrated as drivers of polarisation by rationalist political scientists, especially as in Southeastern Europe where these activists are struggling against (often pro-EU) political elites. The whole situation calls for a closer look.

The proposed PhD project would be a mostly qualitative, possibly ethnographic study focussed in either one or two countries of Southeastern Europe that would ideally facilitate access to either or both liberal-emancipatory and illiberal civil society actors. Methodologies such as participant observation, focus groups and semi-structured interviews would be encouraged to allow civil society actors themselves to outline their interests and identities in relation to aspirations for – or against – democracy and its liberal dimensions.

Coventry U PHD Studentships (UK)

“Studentships“5 Fully-funded PhD opportunities, Centre for Arts, Memory and Communities, Coventry University, Coventry, UK. Deadline: 7 October, 2020.

The Centre for Arts, Memory and Communities (CAMC) at Coventry University invites applications for fully-funded PhD studentships within a dynamic, multidisciplinary research centre. CAMC is home to a vibrant research culture that weaves together three strands of scholarship: Critical Practices, Cultural Memory and Well-being and the Arts. They invite applications for five fully-funded PhD studentships, commencing in January 2021. Each project responds to the Covid-19 pandemic by seeking creative and innovative interventions into the cultural conditions produced by such crises historically, in the moment, and as they are likely to persist in and alter post-Covid experience.

The specific projects available are:

  • Venice and its environments: navigating memory, culture and crisis
  • Exploring healthcare workers’ experiences and ethical dilemmas faced during the COVID-19 Pandemic through arts-based practice
  • Embodying loss: crafting the material in the time of pandemic
  • Communicating COVID: messages from the Downing Street Briefings
  • The role of design and usability in the adoption of digital self-management technology

 

Coventry U PHD Studentship: Does ICD Work in Fragile Contexts? (UK)

“Fellowships“Ph.D. Studentship, Coventry University (UK) / Deakin University (Australia): DOES INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE WORK IN FRAGILE CONTEXTS? Deadline: 31 March 2019.

The successful applicant will spend 1 year at Coventry University, the second year at Deakin University and the remaining 1.5 years at Coventry University. Successful candidates will receive a full scholarship covering course fees and living costs. Students will study in both Universities and on successful completion will be awarded a PhD by both.

The Intercultural Dialogue (ICD) approach differentiates itself from other methods of engaging with diverse societies, principally by encouraging dialogue with the cultural ‘Other’ for its own sake, rather than being outcome focused. However, critics of ICD ask whether it is relevant outside of the European context where it was developed (Aman; 2012); and whether it is applicable in fragile contexts, where for example, there is conflict over sovereignty (Phipps; 2014). In recognition of such critiques this PhD explores the utility of ICD as a framework in a non-European / Western setting which is a fragile context and has a long standing disputed status.

The PhD candidate will conduct ICD workshops with youth belonging to stakeholder communities within the disputed region in order to explore the utility of ICD as both a) a research tool for academic exploration of community and stakeholder perspectives; and b) a framework for promoting inter-group dialogue between communities and stakeholders within fragile contexts. The student will be provided with extensive training and guidance on ICD by the supervision team and will work closely with a partner NGO within the setting, who will support with the facilitation of workshops for qualitative data gathering and participant observation.

Informal enquiries are essential before application; contact Dr Serena Hussain to discuss this opportunity.

Coventry U Job Ads: Research Fellows (UK)

“JobResearch Fellow and Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Global Learning Education & Attainment, Coventry University, UK. Deadline: 7 January 2019.

The Centre for Global Learning: Education and Attainment conducts fundamental and applied research that impacts upon teaching practice and learning outcomes, creating better futures, societies and providing the framework for excellence in education. Its focus is around two main themes: Intercultural engagement and global education, and Equity and attainment.

1. Research Fellow

The post of Research Fellow will work within the Equity and Attainment research theme. This will include contribution to bid writing, working on research projects and publishing research results in high quality journals. Additionally, the successful applicant will support the development of new, global higher education programmes at masters and doctoral level, informed by current research.

2. Senior Research Fellow

The post of Senior Research Fellow will lead and manage research projects and develop relationships and collaborations that enhance the reputation of the University whilst advancing knowledge in the field. A key part of the role will be securing funding for projects that relate to the Centre’s strategic priorities, as well as the dissemination of research findings through high quality academic journals and the media. This post may work in either theme, or across both themes.

Coventry U Job Ad: Linguae Mundi Programme Manager (UK)

Job adsLinguae Mundi Programme Manager, Coventry University – Centre for Global Engagement. Closes: 31st March 2018

Coventry University has been developing international experience opportunities for students and recent graduates as part of the University internationalisation and employability strategies. To enhance these strategies, the Centre for Global Engagement [CGE] offers CU students and staff opportunities to learn or improve their language and intercultural skills. With the growth in numbers of language learners through the Linguae Mundi scheme and the ambition to offer language education to a quarter of CU students and staff by 2020, a dedicated Programme Manager is required to further manage and develop this fast-growing initiative.

The purpose of the role is to take responsibility, and be accountable, for all aspects of the Linguae Mundi programme, delivering against the annual targets.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of CGE for Operations and Business Development, the ideal candidate will be a motivated, well-organised, self-reliant individual with solid experience in programme management and committed to achieving excellence in fulfilling both individual and team objectives. The ability to motivate and manage people as well as manage a complex, ambitious programme are also key capabilities of this role.

PhD Studentships Coventry U 2018 (UK)

FellowshipsPhD Studentships available at Coventry University – Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, for Fall 2018. Deadline: 16 February 2018.

Eligibility: All UK/EU/International students are eligible to apply that meet the academic requirements.

As part of a continuing programme of expansion of research activity in these areas, Coventry University is offering full-time PhD studentships to well-qualified individuals, to start in September 2018.

Award Details: Bursary plus tuition fees
Duration: Full Time – 3 years to 3 years 6 months Fixed Term

Informal enquiries are essential before application; contact Samima Hussain to discuss this opportunity.

Proposals welcomed for PhD research projects in distinct and cross disciplinary areas related to current research themes:

  • Communities, Representation and Inclusion
  • Faith and Peaceful Relations
  • Global Development
  • Migration, Displacement and Belonging
  • Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
  • Protective Security and Resilience
  • Transnational and Maritime Security
  • Trust and Workplace Relations
  • Counter Terrorism
  • Urban Resilience

Coventry U Job Ad: Participatory Practice (UK)

Job adsResearch Associate in Participatory Practice, Coventry University – Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience. Closes: July 30, 2017

The Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR) seeks a committed participatory researcher-practitioner to work as a part of People’s Knowledge, a newly established working group at CAWR.

The position requires experience of:

  • Convening participatory processes.
  • Community-engaged and participatory research.
  • Fundraising for projects.
  • Being part of national and/or international networks of participatory practitioners.

The successful candidate will bring:

  • Experience to enhance participatory practice and build the reputation of the Centre.
  • Creative skills in participatory practice, such as participatory photography, video and theatre.
  • Capacity to use and develop ideas and concepts, including those drawn from movements for social justice.

This post offers an opportunity to join a dynamic, transdisciplinary team engaged in participatory and action-orientated approaches to research. Our work aims to build trust with people whose knowledge is often excluded from research and dialogue with professional researchers. The successful candidate will be part of a team developing and implementing participatory processes that aim to work towards social justice. This will be in the context of issues such as climate change, growing inequality, conflict and mass migration.

Coventry U Job Ad: Social Media & Events (UK)

Job adsSocial Media and Events Assistant, Coventry University. 2 year, fixed term contract, renewable. Deadline: July 17, 2017

Following the significant successes of the RISING15 and RISING16 Global Peace Forum events which showcased the vision and ambition of the University and the City of Coventry in the field of peace, the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations is developing RISING as a permanent and regular feature of Coventry’s global footprint.  The Centre is now seeking to appoint a dedicated Social Media and Events Assistant to support the ongoing development of RISING.

RISING aims to create a global platform to raise awareness and develop responses to the threats to peace and opportunities for peaceful relations.  Convening thought leaders and experienced policy-makers from around the world, RISING seeks to inform and inspire, pushing forward new ways of thinking about peace and conflict in our turbulent world.

This post will support RISING and the delivery of the Global Peace Forum and other RISING events by driving the social media campaign to increase awareness and assisting with event planning and logistics for large scale and high profile programmes held in Coventry and around the world.

With a track record of using social media as part of a marketing campaign and with experience of event planning and management, you will have strong communication skills and be a highly organised individual able to juggle a busy workload.  The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high level of motivation and interest to engage with the subject matter and focus of RISING and CTPSR in general, and should be able to develop appropriate website and social media content from a variety of sources, including academic literature.