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Roderick Rhodes
Professor of Government (Research)
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Learning from experience is at the heart of practical wisdom, and it is how public servants pick up their political nous.
Mariana Borges
Lectureship in Politics and Int Relation
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With its commitment to careful listening and close attention to the lived experiences of those we study, ethnography offers a unique vantage point that no other method in the social sciences can provide. It allows us to observe the behind-the-scenes of political life in practice and grants us the privilege of entering and understanding the worlds of individuals who are often unheard or silenced. For me, it is a great honour to continue promoting Professor Rod Rhodes’s vision through CPE, advancing ethnography as an essential method for social scientists—including political scientists.
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Improving the asylum system by making it more trauma-sensitive for vulnerable people

Navigating the UK asylum system can negatively impact the mental health of young people seeking asylum. However, unaccompanied minors rarely have their voice heard.
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