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Research interests
Dr Whiting joined the department of PoLIS as a lecturer in politics in June 2015, having previously worked and studied at the University of Liverpool.
Dr Whiting’s research interests include UK devolution and political parties - with a particular focus on Northern Ireland. Dr Whiting is also interested in the role of women and gender within post-conflict politics.
Previous research includes several political party membership surveys (including the DUP and UUP in Northern Ireland), the influence of political violence and ‘spoiler’ groups within peace processes and the representation of women within formal institutions following conflict.
Research interests
- UK politics and devolution
- Gender and politics
- The Northern Ireland peace process
- Post conflict institutions
Achievements
- PhD awarded Arthur McDougall Fund Prize, Political Studies Association prize for best PhD in elections, electoral systems or representation (2013).
- Co- authored book ‘The Democratic Unionist Party: From Protest to Power’ was awarded PSAI Brian Farrell Book Prize, Political Book of the Year (2015) and shortlisted for Practical Political Book of the Year, Paddy Power Book Awards (2015).
- Outstanding Early Career Researcher, University of Liverpool Celebrating Success Awards (2014), commended.
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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Beyond Unionism and Nationalism in Northern Ireland: Electors, Voters and Party Members
Whiting, S. (PI)
Economic and Social Research Council
1/11/21 → 31/10/23
Project: Research council
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MSCA RISE - DisTerrMem - Memory Across Borders: Dealing with the Legacy of Disputed Territories
Whiting, S. (PI), Aslam, W. (CoI), Bull, A. (CoI), Clarke, D. (CoI), Horvath, C. (CoI) & Parish, N. (CoI)
1/02/19 → 31/01/24
Project: EU Commission
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MSCA RISE - DisTerrMem - Memory Across Borders: Dealing with the Legacy of Disputed Territories
Parish, N. (PI) & Whiting, S. (CoI)
1/02/18 → 31/01/24
Project: EU Commission
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A Membership Survey of the Ulster Unionist Party in Northern Ireland
Whiting, S. (PI)
1/09/15 → 1/09/16
Project: Research council
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Translating the International to the Local: the Case of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Poland and Armenia
Whiting, S. & Tsaturyan, R., 20 Jul 2025, Pathways to Agonism. Brill Academic Publishers, p. 324–350Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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‘For God’s Sake Get Up and Walk!’ Fostering the Spirit of Accommodation in Northern Ireland'
Matthews, N. & Whiting, S., 12 Sept 2025, Consociational Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland : Uncertain Stability. Agarin, T. & Taylor, R. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon, U. K.: Routledge, p. 63-81 19 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland: Beyond Unionism and Nationalism
Tonge, J., Braniff, M., Hennessey, T., McAuley, J. W., Rice, C. & Whiting, S. A., 24 Sept 2024, Oxford, U. K.: Oxford University Press. 267 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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DDR AND POST-WAR POLITICS: LESSONS FROM NORTHERN IRELAND
Whiting, M. & Whiting, S., Jun 2022, 8 p. (. Joint brief series: The Political Dynamics of DDR. Stockholm: )Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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'Symbolic' and 'imaginary': anti-gender states' engagement with the UN's Women, Peace and Security agenda
Thomson, J. & Whiting, S., Aug 2022Research output: Other contribution