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  • Critical Knowledge Interventions—Relevance Beyond Foundations.
    Mitander T (2026). Cultural Studies ↔ Critical Methodologies 26(1): 14–24.
  • Where is the problem represented to be?
    Mitander T and Öjehag-Pettersson A (2026) In: Rönnblom M and Edwards R (eds) Innovations in Critical Policy Analysis: What’s the Problem Represented to Be? Bristol: Policy Press.
  • Application for Phd-Courses 2026 open!
    This year we are happy to offer two international Phd-courses, one that focus on the epistemological foundations for anti- essentialist analysis and a new course on What is the problem represented to be? (WPR)-framework. For more information about the courses—including how to apply—please see the Phd-courses in the main menu.
  • March 11 – Digital Book Launch
    On March 11, we are happy to invite you to join the online launch of Innovations in Critical Policy Analysis: What’s the Problem Represented to Be? (Policy Press). The edited volume rethinks, extends and reflects on Carol Bacchi’s WPR approach and explores new directions in critical policy analysis. The editors Malin Rönnblom and Rosalind Edwards, together with… Read more: March 11 – Digital Book Launch
  • New publication on WPR
    https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/a-critical-approach-to-research-and-analysis This edited volume brings together leading international scholars to rethink, extend and reflect on the WPR approach in novel ways, demonstrating its applicability beyond policy documents and across diverse social science disciplines. It presents innovative perspectives on a radical methodology, making it a must-read for research methods scholars and critical policy analysts.  Engaging with… Read more: New publication on WPR
  • Spring 2026 activities and events soon ready
    During spring 2026 PPG will continue to host reading seminars, research seminars and several other activities and events. Among other things, the PPG-week will commence March 9-13 and during this time we are planning for a new open desk system for visiting PhD-students. In addition we will host a book launch event and of course… Read more: Spring 2026 activities and events soon ready