Research Centres & Groups
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Centre on US Politics
Founded in 2020, the Centre on US Politics (CUSP) at UCL is a leading hub in the UK for research and external engagement on issues related to US politics and policy.
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Conflict and Change
The Conflict and Change group contributes to the scientific understanding of political violence. Pursuing systematic analyses of theoretically-informed and policy-relevant questions, the group conducts leading research on the causes, dynamics, and consequences of political conflicts. It organises a research seminar series, as well as talks and workshops enabling dialogue between academics, policy-makers, and practitioners. Members regularly contribute to public debate based on their research expertise.
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The Constitution Unit
The Constitution Unit conducts timely, rigorous, independent research into constitutional change and the reform of political institutions. Our research has significant real-world impact, informing policy-makers engaged in such changes - both in the United Kingdom and around the world.
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The Global Governance Institute
The UCL Global Governance Institute undertakes cross-disciplinary study of crucial governance ‘deficits’ in order to explore the nature of the problem, the processes, structures and institutions involved, and potential solutions.