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When is it time to break the rules?

Our recent panel event discussed power and protest. Can a healthy democracy exist without protest?

London Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest from Vauxhall to Westminster.
​ Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona.

Riot Days

Iconic Russian Art-Activists Pussy Riot came to campus to give us a Masterclass in Activism

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Disaster Simulation Zone

Sara Sulaj was one of three students representing Kent at this year's BISA Model Nato.

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In the second year, it’s all about developing your interests – you have so much choice and so many options.

Nadia Bhatti - BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

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The Ethics of Rebellion

We take questions from a live studio audience and discuss whether resistance can be justified.

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