The
School is situated in salubrious environs on the top of the Priyadarshini
Hills, 14 kilometres off Kottayam and about 70 kilometres from the Cochin
International Airport. It has a three-storied building with adequate facilities
for classrooms, library, cartographic visualia, computer services, besides
a well-equipped seminar hall.
The School has introduced a variety of audio-visual information systems and information-based programmes through computer-internet services, OHP visualization and has LCD technology for special lectures and seminars. The Library-information service and faculty-administrative staff of the School have received training in and periodic exposures to advanced computer systems and its multiple uses for social science research.
The Library of the School is the first computerized departmental library in the University. It has a collection of over 4000 titles with the most recently published books. The School also enjoys the support facilities of the nearby University Library, which is one of the best in South India in terms of latest books and journals. The number and quality of journals subscribed in the realm of the disciplines of the School is very impressive. The School maintains very good computer services. It has several advanced computers and accessories. Apart from these, for instructional purposes, the School has Over Head Projectors (OHP) and LCD projectors.
The students of the School get the benefit of the centralised health services provided by the university. Similarly, they can make use of the facilities offered by the School of Physical Education of the University. The University provides students with the hostel and canteen facilities.
The School has introduced a variety of audio-visual information systems and information-based programmes through computer-internet services, OHP visualization and has LCD technology for special lectures and seminars. The Library-information service and faculty-administrative staff of the School have received training in and periodic exposures to advanced computer systems and its multiple uses for social science research.
The Library of the School is the first computerized departmental library in the University. It has a collection of over 4000 titles with the most recently published books. The School also enjoys the support facilities of the nearby University Library, which is one of the best in South India in terms of latest books and journals. The number and quality of journals subscribed in the realm of the disciplines of the School is very impressive. The School maintains very good computer services. It has several advanced computers and accessories. Apart from these, for instructional purposes, the School has Over Head Projectors (OHP) and LCD projectors.
The students of the School get the benefit of the centralised health services provided by the university. Similarly, they can make use of the facilities offered by the School of Physical Education of the University. The University provides students with the hostel and canteen facilities.
| 1 | African Chronicle |
| 2 | Alternatives |
| 3 | Asian News Digest |
| 4 | China Report |
| 5 | Commonwealth Currents |
| 6 | Data India |
| 7 | Economic and Political Weekly |
| 8 | Economic Intelligence Service (CMIE) |
| 9 | India Quarterly |
| 10 | International Studies |
| 11 | Journal of Social Sciences |
| 12 | Mainstream |
| 13 | Seminar |
| 14 | Social Action |
| 15 | South Asia Economic Journal |
| 16 | UN Chronicle |
| 17 | World Affairs |
| 1 | Contemporary South Asia |
| 2 | Current History |
| 3 | Europe-Asia Studies |
| 4 | Far Eastern Economic Review |
| 5 | Forced Migration Review |
| 6 | Foreign Affairs |
| 7 | Foreign Policy |
| 8 | International Affairs |
| 9 | International Journal of Middle East Studies |
| 10 | International Relations |
| 11 | International Social Science Journal |
| 12 | Keesing’s Record of World Events |
| 13 | Korea Journal |
| 14 | Millennium: Journal of International Studies |
| 15 | Monthly Review |
| 16 | New Internationalist |
| 17 | Non-Violent Activist |
| 18 | Orbis |
| 19 | Pakistan Horizon |
| 20 | Proceedings of the National Science Council – China: Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 21 | Review of International Affairs |
| 22 | The Round Table |
| 23 | Scandinavian Journal of Development Alternatives and Area Studies |
| 24 | Security Dialogue |
| 25 | Third World Quarterly |
| 26 | World Politics |
| 27 | The World Today |
The
School of International Relations and Politics has been able to sustain
a credible academic record during the last two decades. The faculty members
have established themselves as scholars with high-level perseverance,
intellectual ability, deep theoretical and empirical insights and social
orientation. While their publications, academic performances and innovative
faculty lend credence to these qualities, the unity and collectivity which
the teachers have displayed over the years is illustrative of the high
profile of the School.
The record of the students’ achievements is equally noteworthy. The training and exposure they have had in the School help mould their career as well as their critical faculty and social orientation. There is an impressive list of the former students of the School working with reputed universities, colleges, research institutions, NGOs, Indian Civil Service, Kerala Civil Service, media (both national and international), etc. The School has produced more than a dozen PhDs with substantial standing in the realm of the discipline of Political Science and International Relations. Publications of the students and teachers have appeared in reputed international journals and edited volumes of outstanding stature. The School has a Working Paper Programme, wherein the specific contributions of the teachers and research scholars are published after a thorough and critical evaluation in an open session. The Library of the School is well developed with the best of collections in the discipline.
The record of the students’ achievements is equally noteworthy. The training and exposure they have had in the School help mould their career as well as their critical faculty and social orientation. There is an impressive list of the former students of the School working with reputed universities, colleges, research institutions, NGOs, Indian Civil Service, Kerala Civil Service, media (both national and international), etc. The School has produced more than a dozen PhDs with substantial standing in the realm of the discipline of Political Science and International Relations. Publications of the students and teachers have appeared in reputed international journals and edited volumes of outstanding stature. The School has a Working Paper Programme, wherein the specific contributions of the teachers and research scholars are published after a thorough and critical evaluation in an open session. The Library of the School is well developed with the best of collections in the discipline.
The School has recently introduced such innovative programmes as the Scholar Residence Programme, Diplomat Lecture Series, K.P.S. Menon Chair, Faculty Lecture Series etc…
The school proposed to bring out an academic journal on International Studies as well as an International Affairs Annual.
The record of the students’ achievements is equally noteworthy. The training and exposure they have had in the School help mould their career as well as their critical faculty and social orientation. There is an impressive list of the former students of the School working with reputed universities, colleges, research institutions, NGOs, Indian Civil Service, Kerala Civil Service, media (both national and international), etc. The School has produced more than a dozen PhDs with substantial standing in the realm of the discipline of Political Science and International Relations. Publications of the students and teachers have appeared in reputed international journals and edited volumes of outstanding stature. The School has a Working Paper Programme, wherein the specific contributions of the teachers and research scholars are published after a thorough and critical evaluation in an open session. The Library of the School is well developed with the best of collections in the discipline.
The record of the students’ achievements is equally noteworthy. The training and exposure they have had in the School help mould their career as well as their critical faculty and social orientation. There is an impressive list of the former students of the School working with reputed universities, colleges, research institutions, NGOs, Indian Civil Service, Kerala Civil Service, media (both national and international), etc. The School has produced more than a dozen PhDs with substantial standing in the realm of the discipline of Political Science and International Relations. Publications of the students and teachers have appeared in reputed international journals and edited volumes of outstanding stature. The School has a Working Paper Programme, wherein the specific contributions of the teachers and research scholars are published after a thorough and critical evaluation in an open session. The Library of the School is well developed with the best of collections in the discipline.
The School has recently introduced such innovative programmes as the Scholar Residence Programme, Diplomat Lecture Series, K.P.S. Menon Chair, Faculty Lecture Series etc…
The school proposed to bring out an academic journal on International Studies as well as an International Affairs Annual.
The
School of International Relations and Politics has established specific
academic engagements and exchanges with several institutions and universities
in India and abroad. These national and international linkages are getting
widened to develop new areas of study and research in Political Science,
International Relations and Human Rights. The institutions with which
such linkages have been developed are; London School of Economics and
Political Science; Ecole des Etudes Haute en Sciences Sociale, Paris;
Department of Political Science, University of Geneva; Salzburg Seminar,
Austria; Central European University, Budapest; Department of Political
Science, Bucknell University; USA; University of Delaware, USA; Cairo
University, Egypt; Hebrew University, Jerusalem; Fulbright Programmes
through the US Educational Foundation in India; Jinan University, China;
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Delhi Policy Group, New Delhi;
Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad; Centre for Development
Studies, Thiruvanathapuram; Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi; and
the other universities in Kerala.
The
programmes offered in the School have the chief objective of providing
students with the necessary skill and calibre in charting out their career
in diverse fields from civil society sector. The School is proud to have
a distinct record of its students working and researching in several countries
such as the United States, United Kingdom, China, Austria, Zambia, Oman,
UAE, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, etc,.
While a good number of students have taken up teaching and research in
various colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning
in India and abroad, there are several working in civil services, media
(both national and international), NGOs and public/private sector organizations.
The programmes of the School have a high orientation to research and several
students are pursuing M.Phil and Ph.D not only in the School, but elsewhere
such as the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Centre for Development
Studies, Trivandrum; M.S. University, Baroda; University of Delhi; University
of Bombay; University of Madras; University of Lancaster, London School
of Economics and Political Science; etc.
M.A,
M.Phil/PhD students generally get the support of the university and the
Government of Kerala. Besides, they have received special financial assistance
from various NGOs and institutions such as the US Educational Foundation
in India (through Fulbright Programmes) UGC, ICSSR, and Sunya Foundation.
The Department of Student Services of the University also provides special
financial support to needy students. Likewise, several of the former students
have received fellowships and awards such as the International Development
Scholarship from the London School of Economics, Israeli Government Scholarship,
Ford Foundation Scholarship, Japan Foundation Fellowship, etc.
Tom Travis Endowment has been recently established(2005) in the school. This endowment is sponsored by Dr. Tom Travis, Former Director and Head of the International Relations Programme, Bucknell University, Pensylvania, United States who has also been a Honorary visiting Professor in the School.
Endowment resources are distributed to needy students in terms of scholarship/partial assistance, for which financial assistance is not available from other sources. Selection for the award of the same shall be made by the Faculty Council of the school on merit cum means.
Tom Travis Endowment has been recently established(2005) in the school. This endowment is sponsored by Dr. Tom Travis, Former Director and Head of the International Relations Programme, Bucknell University, Pensylvania, United States who has also been a Honorary visiting Professor in the School.
Endowment resources are distributed to needy students in terms of scholarship/partial assistance, for which financial assistance is not available from other sources. Selection for the award of the same shall be made by the Faculty Council of the school on merit cum means.
The
School has an Alumni Association operating at different levels. The New
Delhi chapter of the association was inaugurated at the Jawaharlal Nehru
University in March 2002. The students of the School are found in several
walks of life, engaged in a variety of professions. Apart from India they
are working in countries such as Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Similarly,
many live and work in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Austria,
Poland, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, China, Oman, and Switzerland. They include
teachers in universities such as Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi,
University of Jammu, Jammu, MS University Baroda, colleges and other educational
institutions, research officers/associates in agencies like Indian Council
of Social Science Research, Indian Institute of Public Administration,
Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, embassies and Foreign Service institutions
etc. Several of the students are pursuing research in well-known institutions
like the London School of Economics and Political Science, University
of Lancaster, University of Warsaw, etc. Most of the important newspapers
in India and abroad have the former students of the School on their staff.
These include New York Times/International Herald Tribune, Vietnam News,
Oman Daily Observer, Khaleej Times, The Times of India, Hindustan Times,
Indian Express, The Hindu, Deepika, Mathrubhumi, Malayala Manorama, Economic
and Political Weekly, etc. The students also manage and work in internet
portals and web publishing such as the Keralamonitor.com, Gulfmonitor,
Brittanica.com, etc. Many students have entered the civil service and
state government service too. Non-governmental organizations, policy groups,
think tanks, industrial organizations, etc, in India and abroad have our
students working for them.
Diplomat Lecture Series
Journal on International Affairs
International Affairs Annual
MOU with Foreign Institutions and Universities
K.P.S. Menon Chair for International Affairs and Diplomatic Studies
International Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Scholars
from India and abroad will be invited for 4 – 6 weeks
Scholars will deliver Seminars and Lectures in the School
Scholars will share their expertise with the students, research scholars and faculty of the school
Scholars will deliver extension lecture for public
Scholars will be eligible for honorarium, return apex air fair within India, accommodation, local conveyance and hospitality
Scholars will deliver Seminars and Lectures in the School
Scholars will share their expertise with the students, research scholars and faculty of the school
Scholars will deliver extension lecture for public
Scholars will be eligible for honorarium, return apex air fair within India, accommodation, local conveyance and hospitality
Diplomats will deliver extension lecture as well
Lectures will be on international affairs
Diplomat lecture series will be published every year
Visiting Diplomats will be provided local hospitality.
Rajan
Harshe and K.M.Seethi (eds.), Engaging with the World: Critical Reflections
on India’s Foreign Policy (New Delhi: Orient Longman, 2005).
