Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Bringing together researchers and postgraduates from across the University, the Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR) is a supportive and intellectually stimulating place. We welcome linguists, historians, sociologists, political scientists, anthropologists and specialists in area studies. Our work crosses multiple fields in humanities, social sciences and the arts.
In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 25% of our research in Area Studies was rated world-leading, and 43% internationally excellent. This placed it in the top 10 institutions nationally for impact and for research intensity.
A regular programme of events helps promote our research and nurture our culture. We host strategic research projects on topics such as EU language policy, the Transnational European Union, the History of the Jewish Press in Central Europe, Port Towns and Francophone Africa in a comparative and transnational context.
Our research areas and areas of expertise include:
- Area studies
- Development studies
- Education
- History
- Languages and applied linguistics
- Politics and international relations
- Sociology
- Women's and gender studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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An AI ethics framework for a trustworthy autonomous drone system to support battlefield casualty triage
Lee, P., Kenning, A. P. P., Ahmad, T. & Waheed, S. M., 4 Feb 2026, In: AI and Ethics. 6, 12 p., 139.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Philippines is jailing journalists in the name of “terror financing”: why the world should be alarmed
Smith, T., 17 Feb 2026, Just Security.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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‘Stranger views’: researching marginality and (non)belonging among migrants experiencing homelessness in the UK
Stewart, S. & Barrios Aquino, M., 1 Jan 2026, In: British Journal of Sociology. 77, 1, p. 42-51Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Student theses
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BREAKING NEWS: Student Voices Matter! An Historical Thematic Analysis of Student Political Activism in Digitised Newspapers from 1969 - 2019
Nolan, K. L. (Author), Burkett, J. (Supervisor) & Dennis, J. (Supervisor), 9 Jun 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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The Neston Collieries, 1759-1855: an industrial revolution in rural Cheshire
Annakin-Smith, A. (Author), Bell, K. (Supervisor) & Esbester, M. (Supervisor), Jan 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Strategies used by suspects during a police interview
Arnold, L. (Author), Vrij, A. (Supervisor), Fasulo, A. (Supervisor) & Ost, J. A. (Supervisor), May 2021Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Datasets
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Railway Work, Life & Death
Esbester, M. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, Aug 2017
DOI: 10.17029/d8d8a870-3cdf-4079-942a-90aeecd40d26, http://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/the-accidents/
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Dataset: 'Railway Work, Life & Death: ASRS legal book 1901-1905.'
Esbester, M. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 17 Dec 2019
DOI: 10.17029/b36d66d7-67ff-4d70-bf48-0891939806d0, http://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/the-accidents/
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Railway Work, Life & Death: Great Eastern Railway benevolent fund applications 1913-23
Esbester, M. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 29 Mar 2019
DOI: 10.17029/2b414214-2af6-4c58-8790-45f128269c5f, http://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/the-accidents/
Dataset
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A078 –C843 Rapid Specialist Insight
Karagiannopoulos, V. (PI), Button, M. (CoI) & Lee, P. (CoI)
15/06/25 → 14/06/26
Project: Research
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Going beyond description - A fourfold methodological approach to analyse the effects of caregivers on infant smiling behavior and development
Nomikou, I. (PI) & Kärtner, J. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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SSERG: Sex and Sexuality Education Research Group
Round, M. (PI), Oakley, L. (CoI), Tranchese, A. (Team Member), Marvell, R. (Team Member), Massonnie, J. (Team Member), Hughes, E. (Team Member), Barber, T. (Team Member), Glass, D. (Team Member) & Morris, C. (Team Member)
13/03/24 → …
Project: Research
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Activities
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Presentation at the European Sociological Association 10th mid-term conference for the Sociology of Culture Research Network
Stewart, S. (Speaker)
22 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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International Women's Day Seminar
Sarac, B. N. (Speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Ethics in Transnational Research Conference
Lucy, S. (Invited speaker), Sugiura, L. (Invited speaker) & Lee, P. (Invited speaker)
2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Prizes
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2018 Emerald Literati Awards.
Gorczynski, P. (Recipient) & Sims-Schouten, W. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Allied Health Professions Research Public Health Research competition winner 2015
Nicholls, E. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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The Diplomat - A Trip to the Philippines Prior to the Shooting
6/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited
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CBS - Bondi Beach attack probe yields no evidence of "broader terrorist cell," police say
30/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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