Dr Andrew Roe-Crines BA (Pol.), MA (Acad. Pract), PhD (Poli. Sci.), FHEA, FRHistS
Political Scientist | Senior Lecturer in British Politics | HLC Chair of the Board of Examiners Politics
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Professional Activities
Summary
A significant part of my academic activities includes knowledge exchange via the national and international media, organising conferences and events, and contributing to the overall operations of the University via leadership/administrative roles.
This page outlines those contributions, which include appearances on the BBC, acting as the Chair of the HLC Board of Examiners, and professional memberships of a range of learned societies. Please contact me via email if you would like to book me for a media appearance.
Selected Professional Activities
Conference Role
- Political Studies Association Undergraduate Conference (Co-Convenor) (Political Studies Association Annual Conference, Glasgow, 2024) (Conference Role)
- Contemporary Controversies in Political Rhetoric (University of Liverpool, 2024) (Conference Role)
- Changing Attitudes, Changing Language, Changing Policy The Rhetoric of Mental Health in British Politics at Mental Health Policy and Practice for the Modern World, by Invitation (University of Liverpool, 2024) (Conference Role)
Editorship
- Global Discourse: An interdisciplinary journal of current affairs and applied contemporary thought (Special Edition Editor, 2023 - present) (Editorship)
- Routledge Handbook of the History of the Conservative Party (Invited Co-editor, 2022 - 2026) (Editorship)
- Humanities & Social Sciences Communications (Invited International Editorial Board, 2022 - present) (Editorship)
External Administrative or Committee Role
- Political Studies Association (PSA) Executive Committee Trustee, Invited (2023 - present) (External Administrative or Committee Role)
Internal Administrative or Committee Role
- Alumni Officer (Department, 2023 - present) (Internal Administrative or Committee Role)
- Chair of the Board of Examiners (Final Examination Board Chair) (School / Institute, 2022 - present) (Internal Administrative or Committee Role)
Conference Roles
- Political Studies Association Undergraduate Conference (Co-Convenor) (Political Studies Association Annual Conference, Glasgow, 2024)
- Contemporary Controversies in Political Rhetoric (University of Liverpool, 2024)
- Changing Attitudes, Changing Language, Changing Policy The Rhetoric of Mental Health in British Politics at Mental Health Policy and Practice for the Modern World, by Invitation (University of Liverpool, 2024)
- Constructive Narrative - Thatcher, from Bruges to Brexit at Ohio University School of Communication Studies, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Ohio University, Ohio, 2023)
- The History of the Conservative Party (Workshop) (University of Liverpool, 2023)
- Political Studies Association Conference 2023 - Political Futures (Assistant Organiser) (University of Liverpool, 2023)
- Rhetoric and the Wind of Change Speech at Political Studies Association International Conference (Liverpool, 2023)
- Metaphor and Crisis Rhetoric of Boris Johnson at Political Studies Association (Liverpool, 2023)
- Measuring impact of ‘entertaining videos’ on student learning at Pedagogic Research Conference - Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education (University of Liverpool, The Academy, 2023)
- The Rhetoric of Libertarianism within the Conservative Party at Conservatisms: The UK Conservative Party and 'True' Conservatism (University of Edinburgh, 2023)
- Statecraft: The Leadership of Theresa May (University of Liverpool, 2022)
- PSA Teaching and Learning Specialist Group at Political Studies Association (University of York, 2022)
- Willie Whitelaw and The Thatcher Government at Thatcher’s Ministers (University College London, 2022)
- PSA Conservatives & Conservatism Specialist Group Panel at Political Studies Association Conference (University of York, 2022)
- Contemporary (Global) Britain: A Panel in Memory of Judi Atkins at The 2nd Annual Anglo-American Studies Roundtable, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Prague, 2021)
- Corbynism in Perspective Book Launch (University of Liverpool, 2021)
- Euroscepticism at The Thatcher Network Annual Conference (Newcastle University, 2021)
- The Conservative Party, Conservative Ideology, and the Challenge of Change at Layers and Connection of the Political, by Invitation (Luiss School of Government, Libera Università, 2021)
- Reflections on Corbynism: does it have a future? (University of Liverpool, 2021)
- Mental Health in Higher Education (University of Liverpool, 2021)
- The Art of Rhetoric in British Political Satire (University of Liverpool, 2020)
- Ancient Rhetoric and Contemporary Society (University of Liverpool, 2019)
- A re-evaluation of the leadership of Edward Heath (University of Liverpool, 2018)
- Public Lecture: Rhetoric and British History, by Invitation (Liverpool Museum, 2017)
- The Rhetoric of Brexit (University of East Anglia, 2017)
- Britain and the EU (University of Liverpool, 2016)
- Republican Orators from Eisenhower to Trump (University of Liverpool, 2016)
- The Future of One Nation Labour (Newcastle University, 2015)
- Conflict, Co-operation and the Cameron-Clegg Government, by Invitation (The British Academy and the Political Quarterly, London, 2015)
- Conservative Rhetoric and American Grassroot Movements (University of Sheffield, 2015)
- Justifying Neoliberalism and the Politics of Crisis (Manchester, 2014)
- Communicating One Nation Labour (University of East Anglia, 2014)
- Democratic Orators from JFK to Barack Obama (University of Bath, 2014)
- "Moral Patriotism" and the Defence of Britishness in the Rhetoric of David Cameron (Ulster, 2013)
- Harold Wilson Conference at Communicating Scientific Socialism, by Invitation (People’s History Museum, Manchester, 2013)
- Can Oratory Enhance Politics Lectures?, by Invitation (Higher Education Academy / Political Studies Association, University of Hull, 2012)
- Political Leadership at All Things Indefensible, Our Leaders Made Them All: The Rhetoric of Satire, by Invitation (Manchester, 2012)
- The Advancement of Progressive Neoliberalism (PSA Conservatives and Conservatism Specialist Group, Queen's University Belfast, 2012)
- Conservative Orators from Stanley Baldwin to David Cameron (University of Huddersfield, 2012)
- Labour Orators from Aneurin Bevan to Gordon Brown (University of Huddersfield, 2011)
Editorships
- Global Discourse: An interdisciplinary journal of current affairs and applied contemporary thought (Special Edition Editor, 2023 - present)
- Routledge Handbook of the History of the Conservative Party (Invited Co-editor, 2022 - 2026)
- Humanities & Social Sciences Communications (Invited International Editorial Board, 2022 - present)
Event Roles
- Specialist Seminar Symposium for Politics A-level Teachers, by Invitation (Workshop, Westminster Palace, London, 2024)
- PSA A-Level School Essay Competition (Performance, Nationwide, 2024 - present)
Examination Roles
- University of Leeds, Doctoral Thesis, (Politics and International Studies) (PhD, 2024)
- University of Liverpool, Doctoral Thesis, Dean Farquhar (Institute of Irish Studies) (PhD, 2021)
External Administrative or Committee Roles
- Political Studies Association (PSA) Executive Committee Trustee, Invited (2023 - present)
Internal Administrative or Committee Roles
- Alumni Officer (Department, 2023 - present)
- Chair of the Board of Examiners (Final Examination Board Chair) (School / Institute, 2022 - present)
- School Ethical Review College (School / Institute, 2022 - present)
- Postgraduate Teaching Lead (Department, 2019 - 2023)
- Director of Studies (MA Political Science and International Relations) (Department, 2022 - 2023)
- Liverpool Moderator for XJTLU (International Relations) (Department, 2019 - 2024)
- Dept of Politics Postgraduate Research Director (Department, 2020 - 2022)
- HLC Assessment Lead (School / Institute, 2017 - 2019)
- Director of Studies (Undergraduate) (Department, 2016 - 2020)
Media Appearances
- Analysis of Zelensky's Speeches, Euronews (Invited, February 2023)
- The legacy of Winston Churchill, BBC Breakfast News (Invited, February 2019)
- Multiple Appearances, 2012 to present, BBC Local and National Radio and Television (Invited)
Professional Body Memberships
- (PSA Rhetoric, Politics, and Discourse Specialist Group, Co-Convenor, 2022 - present)
- (Network for the Interface of Classics and Politics, Co-Director, 2018 - present)
- (The Classical Association, 2021 - present)
- Royal Historical Society (Fellow, 2017 - present)
- PSA Politics and History Specialist Group (Co-Convenor, 2017 - 2019)
- PSA Conservatives & Conservatism Specialist Group (Publicity Officer, 2012 - 2016)
- Higher Education Academy (Fellow, 2012 - present)
- Political Studies Association (Member, 2011 - present)
Publication Reviews
- Academic Reviewer, Invited (Parliamentary Affairs - BJPIR - British Politics - Representation - Politics - JCMS, Pre-publication)
- Academic Reviewer, Invited (Palgrave - Sage - OUP - MUP - Routledge, Pre-publication)
Other Administrative or Committee Roles
- External Examiner for York St John 'Politics Programme' (2019 - 2022)