Welcome to Global Research Network on Parliaments and People
We are interested in opening up the study of political representation, engagement and participation to collaborations across disciplinary boundaries – including the arts, social sciences and humanities, and creative and cultural industries. Our aim is to generate, support, and share insights into the relationships between parliaments, politicians and people in ways that deepen democratic dialogue and foster more inclusive forms of democracy
Welcome to Global Research Network on Parliaments and People
We are interested in opening up the study of political representation, engagement and participation to collaborations across disciplinary boundaries – including the arts, social sciences and humanities, and creative and cultural industries. Our aim is to generate, support, and share insights into the relationships between parliaments, politicians and people in ways that deepen democratic dialogue and foster more inclusive forms of democracy
Ethnographic research on parliaments
We have been researching representation, relationships, and ruptures between parliaments, politicians and people in Brazil, Fiji, Ethiopia, India, the UK and the USA. Professor Emma Crewe (PI), and Professor Cristina Leston-Bandeira (Co-I), lead a research team comprising Dr Richard Axelby and Dr Jastinder Kaur (SOAS University of London), Professor Cristiane Brum (Legislative School of Brazilian Chamber of Deputies), Dr Telma Hoyler and Dr Guilia Fontes in Brazil, and Mitiku Tesfaye Gabrehiwot (Mekelle University, Ethiopia). Come to our exhibition of film, photography, installations and stories 13th January to 16th March (9am to 5pm daily), Brunei Gallery, SOAS University of London.
Ethnographic research on parliaments
We have been researching representation, relationships, and ruptures between parliaments, politicians and people in Brazil, Fiji, Ethiopia, India, the UK and the USA. Professor Emma Crewe (PI), and Professor Cristina Leston-Bandeira (Co-I), lead a research team comprising Dr Richard Axelby and Dr Jastinder Kaur (SOAS University of London), Professor Cristiane Brum (Legislative School of Brazilian Chamber of Deputies), Dr Telma Hoyler and Dr Guilia Fontes in Brazil, and Mitiku Tesfaye Gabrehiwot (Mekelle University, Ethiopia). Come to our exhibition of film, photography, installations and stories 13th January to 16th March (9am to 5pm daily), Brunei Gallery, SOAS University of London.
Partners’ research
Partners in Ethiopia, Myanmar, Bangladesh and the UK have been studying the relationships between parliaments, politicians and people with our support. We have awarded over £800,000 to scholars, artists and activists to do inter-disciplinary research and produce creative outputs. We have been facilitating mentoring, training and peer to peer learning among these communities of inquiry.
Partners’ research
Partners in Ethiopia, Myanmar, Bangladesh and the UK have been studying the relationships between parliaments, politicians and people with our support. We have awarded over £800,000 to scholars, artists and activists to do inter-disciplinary research and produce creative outputs. We have been facilitating mentoring, training and peer to peer learning among these communities of inquiry.
Engagement between scholars, artists and parliamentarians
We have been supporting coalitions and processes that promote more inclusive academic networks and democracy at all levels of society. With partners in Myanmar, Ethiopia and the UK, we have established opportunities for global south scholars (especially women, early career and ethnic minorities) to research and participate in advocacy.
Engagement between scholars, artists and parliamentarians
We have been supporting coalitions and processes that promote more inclusive academic networks and democracy at all levels of society. With partners in Myanmar, Ethiopia and the UK, we have established opportunities for global south scholars (especially women, early career and ethnic minorities) to research and participate in advocacy.
Latest Outputs
Influencing Westminster processes
Emma visits Brighton constituency with Caroline Lucas MP ...
Performing Dônga The restorative benefits of ritual stick duelling in Mursi (Mun)
This open access article in Antropologia Pubblica comes out ...
Rhythms of navigating time and space in the UK House of Commons
Parliamentary scholars tend to classify the work of Members ...
Parliament in Ethiopia Participation, Representation and Resistance
This book is a major output from our Deepening ...
The development of public engagement as a core institutional role for parliaments
Public engagement has become a noticeable activity for parliaments ...
Mapping the notion of the transnational
This focus piece explores how the notion of the ...
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