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Michael Bankole

Michael Bankole

PhD Candidate

Research interests

  • Politics

Biography

Michael joined the Department of Political Economy in January 2018. His doctoral research focuses on the substantive representation of ethnic minorities in Britain by ethnic minority Members of Parliament following the 2017 General Election. Michael holds a BSc (Hons) in Sociology from the University of Surrey and an MSc in Democracy and Comparative Politics from University College London (UCL).

Michael is passionate about discussing his research beyond the academy, as such, his writing has featured in outlets like The Independent, Tribune Magazine, and The Conversation. He has also appeared on the BBC, ITV News and LBC to discuss his research. Finally, Michael co-hosts the podcast ‘Politics JaM’ which takes an in-depth look at the news through a political science lens.

Doctoral Research

The Substantive Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Britain by Ethnic Minority Members of Parliament (MPs).

Research Interests

  • Political Representation
  • Race
  • Racism

Supervisors

Dr. Anna Gwiazda and Professor Andrew Blick

Teaching

Women and Politics

Political Change in Europe

Research

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Comparative Politics Research Group

The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.

News

Academics share expert insights with delegation from Indonesian parliament

Academics from the Centre for British Politics and Government at King’s hosted a delegation of members from the Indonesian Parliament.

IndonesiaDele

The chance e-mail that set the ball rolling on unique partnership

Premier League footballers are elite athletes; competitors at the top of their professions who are well used to delivering perfection under pressure.

Raheemnews2

School's inaugural awards sees staff and students honoured

Students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics were honoured at an annual awards ceremony.

AwardsSPEWinners

Podcast takes fresh look at big political issues

The story of immigration past and present was in focus as a new podcast based in the department, Politics JaM, made its debut.

The Politics JaM podcast

Events

13OctThe event is taking place on 13 October

Will there be gender equality in a decade?

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

Black British citizens want more than complacency from this government

If the government really wants to show that they value black lives, they must place anti-racism at the core of their politics

parliament

Research

talk-at-kings-thumbnail
Comparative Politics Research Group

The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.

News

Academics share expert insights with delegation from Indonesian parliament

Academics from the Centre for British Politics and Government at King’s hosted a delegation of members from the Indonesian Parliament.

IndonesiaDele

The chance e-mail that set the ball rolling on unique partnership

Premier League footballers are elite athletes; competitors at the top of their professions who are well used to delivering perfection under pressure.

Raheemnews2

School's inaugural awards sees staff and students honoured

Students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics were honoured at an annual awards ceremony.

AwardsSPEWinners

Podcast takes fresh look at big political issues

The story of immigration past and present was in focus as a new podcast based in the department, Politics JaM, made its debut.

The Politics JaM podcast

Events

13OctThe event is taking place on 13 October

Will there be gender equality in a decade?

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

Black British citizens want more than complacency from this government

If the government really wants to show that they value black lives, they must place anti-racism at the core of their politics

parliament