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Former student, Rashane Jude Pintoe (MSc Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy) spoke at the International Conference on Counterterrorism and Radicalisation in Central Asia, in…
This blog was written by Rashane Jude Pintoe (Student of MSc Security, Peacebuilding and Diplomacy) and was published on the Eurasia Review. Rashane…
Staying in London over the Easter break and looking for activities to do? Then look no further! We have put together a…
Written By Rashane Jude Pintoe (Student of MSc Security, Peacebuilding and Diplomacy) Amid shifting global power dynamics and mounting geopolitical uncertainty, the foundations…
Written by Bess Chan You’re probably aware of the differences in language use between academic writing and daily conversations. For example, while…
Written by Mtendere Nara Horea (Student of MSc Diplomacy, International Business and Trade) The Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs recently welcomed Klisman Murati, Founder…
Written by Venthan Kathiramalai On 6 February 2026, Massimo Maltempi and Guglielmina Barbieri (of Max Mal Consulting) ran a workshop at Loughborough…
Written by Dr. Dorina Baltag, Visiting Fellow, Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs Post-electoral moments are often treated as administrative closure. Ballots…
Written by Bess Chan Your opinions, or your voice, are important in academic writing. To show your voice, you’re generally advised to…
Written by Chi Nguyen What would you like others to know about Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year is the most important…
We are pleased to share an interview with Anna Ligęzowska, winner of both the 2024-25 Loughborough University London Dean's Dissertation Prize and…
Written by Imannur Gül (Student of MSc Diplomacy and International Relations 2024-25, Shortlisted for the IDIA Dissertation Prize 2025) Writing my Master’s dissertation at Loughborough University was both an academic and…
Written by Rashane Jude Pintoe (Student of MSc Peace-building, Security and Diplomacy) At a time when international politics is increasingly framed through rivalry, distrust, and transactional…
Written by Younseok Song (Runner-up for the Dean’s Dissertation Prize) Writing my dissertation was the highlight of my Master’s degree. It was a precious time…
Written by Céline Erciyas (Student of MSc Diplomacy and Sport) The Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) offers master’s and doctoral programmes…
Written by Rashane Jude Pintoe (Student of MSc Peace-building, Security and Diplomacy) In January 1946, in a world picking itself up from the scourge of the Second World…
Written by Bess Chan When preparing for any assessment, one of the first steps is conducting thorough research and reading different sources.…
Written by Anna Ligezowska 'Peace' is often imagined as an endpoint. A signature on a treaty, a ceremony, a moment of relief.…
In December 2025, students from the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) at Loughborough University London gathered on the University’s East…
Written by Bess Chan A common challenge in academic writing is presenting ideas clearly and logically. Organisation has two layers: micro (cohesion)…
Rohan, a recent MSc Sport Business and Leadership graduate and Student Ambassador at Loughborough University London, shares a personal reflection on spending…
By: Nadeen Maher Mohamed Studying for MSc Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy In the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA), students are…
“There is something incredibly charming hearing people you know in another body’s experience — their takeaways from encounters with other species.” This…
by Hannah Lyons-Tsai Rethinking regeneration through dialogue, creativity and wisdom On an unusually mild October afternoon, conversations about what it means to…
By: K. Rashane Jude Pintoe,MSc in Security, Peacebuilding and Diplomacy. The Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) recently organised an illuminating…
December is a wonderful time to be in London! The city comes alive with lights, markets, winter festivals, and cultural events that…
We’re Céline and Sam, students of Diplomacy and Sport at The Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs and we went to see Arsenal vs Chelsea…
Written by Bess Chan Have you ever received the below feedback in your academic work? Some of your paragraphs are too long…
The Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) is delighted to introduce this year’s Institute Representatives; Glory James and Nadeen Mohamed passionate…
By Dr Tim Oliver, Director of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs, Loughborough University London. What new polling reveals about the…
By Dr Neil Mortimer, Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs, Loughborough University London I am delighted to share that my first peer-reviewed…
Written by Bess Chan Plagiarism means using someone else’s ideas without acknowledging where they came from. Every year, many students worry about…
By: K. Rashane Jude Pintoe Studying for MSc Security, Peace-building and Development At the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA), students are…
Micaela, who was the Loughborough University London’s Sport Student Ambassador for the 24/25 academic year has been an active member of Pantheon…
We had a chat with Micaela who did a great job as the the Sport Student Ambassador for the 24/25 academic year.…
by Dr. Dorina Baltag, Visiting Fellow, Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs Moldova’s parliamentary elections have confirmed one thing above all: democracy…
Written by Bess Chan With generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Co-pilot being more widely used across academia, many students are…
Friday, 13 June 2025 On Friday 13 June, the Climate and Ecological Transitions (CET) Research Hub at Loughborough University London held its…
At the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) we’re always looking for ways to connect teaching and learning with professional practice…
On 30 September 2025, Professor Anna Grosman and Viktoriia Startseva of Loughborough University London hosted a dynamic, full-day workshop: “Fostering Entrepreneurship Among…
There’s something about September and October in London, the city comes alive and feels sharper. As autumn settles in with cooler temperatures…
Starting your postgraduate studies at IDIA is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience. London is a fast-paced global city, but it will…
What books would our staff, post-docs, and PhD students recommend for our current and prospective students to read about politics and international…
By Amadou Bakayoko, MSc International Sustainable Development, Class of 2024-2025 When I arrived in London in September 2024 to start my master's…
Phoebe Williams, winner of the 2023/24 Dean’s Dissertation Prize at Loughborough University London, talks about what inspired her research, how she stayed…
by Ely Justiniani Pérez and Anna Kama Ligęzowska When we boarded the plane to Blantyre, Malawi, we carried with us a journal…
Vipul Londhe, a 2023 Loughborough London alumni in Sport Marketing, has been recognised in the International Sports Convention (ISC) 30 Under Thirty…
Onisotoyin Oba, MSc International Sustainable Development student and student ambassador at Loughborough University London, shares her top tips, reflections, and personal experiences…
Reflections from an Inside the Profession Event at the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs, by Anna Ligęzowska As part of our…
Last Tuesday, February 4, 2025, our LLP420 Media and Communication for Development and Social Change class, led by Dr. Jessica Noske-Turner, had…
On Tuesday, 26th November, the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs proudly celebrated the recipients of its annual Dissertation Prizes. Runner-up James…
On Tuesday, 26th November, the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs proudly celebrated the recipients of its annual Dissertation Prizes. The winner,…
Postgraduate students at the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) enjoy a unique learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom.…
Design in Organisations module, run at the Institute for Creative Futures as part of MA/MSc Design Innovation and MSc Service Design Innovation…
A blog post by Ginerva Grant In Morality, Research, and Debate, Ginerva Grant shares her experience debating the use of cluster bombs…
The third annual family fun day at Loughborough University London (LUL) took place on Tuesday the 3rd of September 2024. The purpose…
IMCI scholar Burçe Çelik’s book Communications in Turkey and Ottoman Empire: A Critical History received the Runner-Up Award for Best Book of…
By Postgraduate Student Ginerva Grant ‘They make a desolation and call it peace’ (Ali, Farewell, 1997, line 2) On Thursday the 9th…
Loughborough University London’s Dr Anna Grosman and Dr Sharon Prendeville, hosted the Canal Strategy and Future Governance launch event earlier this year…
Student Representatives Ginerva Grant and Bilal Arif from the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance are hosting a debate session this Monday…
By Ginerva Grant In my capacity as institute representative for IDIA, my peers and I put on a debate in the parliamentary…
By Elizaveta Lapina Exploring the extent of cultural influence on negotiation processes, along with the role of personality traits, academic background, and…
In 2024 Will Marshall was one of two winners of IDIA's prize for best dissertation. In this blog post, he reflects on…
By Eamonn West, Winner of the 2022 Dissertation Prize in the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance, Loughborough University London The blurring…
By Christian Scott, Winner of the Runners Up 2022 Dissertation Prize in the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance, Loughborough University London …
Diplomacy in Practice: Diplomacy Students' Real-World Diplomat Encounters Shradha Sharma insights: As master’s students of diplomacy pursuing various related programs like MSc.…
By Sharon Prendeville and Anna Grosman Sasha Galitzine from community project ‘Gerry’s Pompeii’1 speaking about their initiative during the boat tour On…
By Andrew Amaechi and Naomi Osuoza In an exciting segment of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Governance's "Inside the Profession" series,…
A surprise invitation to a ‘soirée Festival de rugby’ – an evening festival of rugby –saw me navigate the grandeur of the…
If on nothing else in the lead up to the SDG Summit last month, there was certainly consensus on the disappointing state…
The report titled “Challenges and opportunities for the employment of refugees in late industrialising countries“ is now available (please find below). This…
The Fulbright Programme was established by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946. Its purpose is to facilitate cultural diplomacy and intercultural learning.…
Prof. Charlotte Croffie and Snigdha Hore Today as I sit here to reflect back on my experience as Masters student in Loughborough…
Written by: Ayush Choudhary Finding a Safe SpaceImagine a place where you can openly discuss your emotions with peers who truly understand,…
“Are diplomats still relevant?” “How has diplomacy changed?” “What are the preconditions for a successful diplomatic endeavour?” These are some of the…
The European Political Community (EPC) was established in 2022 as a forum for cooperation between European countries. Ahead of the next EPC…
Written by Dermot Hodson Negotiations over the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act entered their end game this week after a vote in…
Samosa Media challenged a group of 20 students enrolled in Masters’ programmes at the Institute for Creative Futures, Loughborough University London, to…
On 3rd November, the Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship (IIME) at Loughborough University London hosted the launch of Dr Merve Sancak's…
A few students from the Global Communication for Social Change MA programme. Practical Action’s External Engagement and Marketing Manager, Oliver Arnold-Richards, and…
A programme of activities was developed at Loughborough University London as a response to the need to do more in the community…
On the 9th of December 2021, IDIG module on International Negotiation, led by Dr. Nicola Chelotti, invited a diplomat from the Indonesian…
Every term, the Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship (IIME) organises at least one alumni event that allows our current students to…
Master’s students on the course Peace-building, taken by students on the MSc Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy, as well as other programmes at…
Ana Cristina Suzina, Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship The rain was falling so much that my poncho was soaked, and I kept my…
Dr An Jacobs, Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA) and Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University and Dr Katerina Krulisova,…
Dr Ida Telalbasic, from Loughborough University London, is driving an emerging area of transdisciplinary and international research, bridging design innovation and entrepreneurship.…
In this blog, Dr. Dorina Baltag and her colleague Isabell Burmester share insights from their research on the role of social and…
We need the views of current students to help the University shape its approach in different areas, including the development of brand…
Welcome to the Student Support Services spotlight series! In this series, we will introduce you to all our of Student Support Services…
Welcome to the Student Support Services spotlight series! In this series, we will introduce you to all our of Student Support Services…
Welcome to the Student Support Services spotlight series! In this series, we will introduce you to all our of Student Support Services…
Samarkand is a cross-border eCommerce company focused on connecting Western brands with China, the world’s largest eCommerce market. Samarkand aims to make…
Welcome to the Student Support Services spotlight series! In this series, we will introduce you to all our of Student Support Services…
Welcome to the Student Support Services spotlight series! In this series, we will introduce you to all our of Student Support Services…
The Collaborative Project module allows our students to address a brief provided by a real business or organisation. As part of the…
The #BeKind series is a mini-blog series that forms part of our LSU blog series. In this blog, Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) London School…
We’re pleased to announce that we have now restarted postal loans between Pilkington Library in Loughborough and the London campus! If there…
We recently caught up with RingCentral about their experience working alongside our students on the Collaborative Project. With the Collaborative Project Show…
In this blog for LSE, Lecturer in Diplomacy and International Affairs, Dr Nicola Chelotti, together with Edoardo Bressanelli and Wilhelm Lehmann explore the role of…
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