Centre for the Study of Corruption (CSC)
@sussexscsc
The UK's first academic centre dedicated to interdisciplinary research and teaching on corruption (Univesity of Sussex)
Watch the recording of our MA Corruption & Governance Alumni Career Session, held on 17 June 2026. Louise Machareth, Lena Raballand and Tom Wright share insights on careers in anti-corruption, governance and related fields: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ucp...
Three days until *Corrupted Kingdom* is published. Professor @csc-barrington.bsky.social examines how integrity has been eroded in British public life - and what it will take to restore it. Out 16 July and available to pre-order now. Pre-order your copy: profilebooks.com/work/corrupted-kingdom/
One week to go until *Corrupted Kingdom* by Professor @csc-barrington.bsky.social is published on 16 July. The book examines corruption across British institutions and asks how integrity and public trust can be rebuilt. Pre-order: profilebooks.com/work/corrupt...
In a new CSC blog, Professor Dan Hough reflects on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what recent incidents may tell us about decision-making, commercial interests and integrity in international football. Read: bit.ly/4aIgMOu
10 days to go until *Corrupted Kingdom* by Professor @csc-barrington.bsky.social is published on 16 July. The book examines how corruption affects British institutions - and what can be done to rebuild integrity and public trust. Pre-order: profilebooks.com/work/corrupt...
Join us on 16 July at Daunt Books, Cheapside, for the launch of "Corrupted Kingdom" by @csc-barrington.bsky.social. Described as “a wake-up call for all of us”, the book examines corruption across British public life and what can be done to rebuild integrity. RSVP: rsvp@profilebooks.com
What should the UK’s next Prime Minister do differently on ethics and integrity? In a new CSC blog, Prof @csc-barrington.bsky.social examines Keir Starmer’s record and what Andy Burnham’s approach might mean for standards in public life. Read: blogs.sussex.ac.uk/centre-for-t...
Thinking about careers in anti-corruption and governance? Join us online on 17 June for the MA Corruption & Governance Alumni Career Session, chaired by @csc-barrington.bsky.social, with Louise Machareth, Lena Raballand and Tom Wright. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/macag-alum...
New blog, co-published with the School of Global Studies: Sunit Bagree explores how trade-related illicit financial flows drain public revenues, weaken health systems and deepen inequality in countries facing child undernutrition. Read more: blogs.sussex.ac.uk/centre-for-t...
The report analyses the wide range of bodies safeguarding integrity across the public sector — and is expected to help shape the Commission’s future work. Read the report here: eic.independent-commission.uk/wp-content/u...
Read the full analysis here: bit.ly/3M9SFz6 #Corruption #CPI #PoliticalIntegrity #Governance #UKPolitics #PublicTrust
❓ “Is Peter Mandelson corrupt (assuming the allegations against him are true)?” In a new blog, @csc-barrington.bsky.social examines this question using corruption analysis rather than focusing solely on criminal liability. 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/3M9SFz6
🚨New CSC blog: Prof. Dan Hough examines FIFA’s decision allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to play in all 2026 World Cup matches after his red card, and what this shows about disciplinary processes in football governance. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4oy6tQR
📢 CSC Seminar: From London to “Dubai-Kong” (1980–2024) 🗓 Mon 27 Oct, 12:00–13:00 UK | Online How US-sanctioned networks shifted from Western hubs to a Dubai–Hong Kong axis. Speaker: Daniel Haberly | Discussant: Tom Keatinge | Chair: @csc-barrington.bsky.social Register Here: bit.ly/CSC2webinar
New on the CSC blog: the 4th post in our Tasmania series by @robynlewis.bsky.social & Michael Johnston examines “quiet capture” and outlines reforms - independent ACA, stronger transparency/lobbying oversight, public-service capacity, meaningful participation. Read: bit.ly/Tasmania4
We are delighted to announce the upcoming Research symposium on #BeneficialOwnership #transparency, co-organised with @openownership.bsky.social and the World Bank's Beneficial Ownership Transparency Thematic Working Group. Read More: bit.ly/oo-wb-csc-symposium
Sussex Spark 2025: Is the UK Politically Corrupt? Join us at Brighton Dome on 18 Sept for a public debate on the Nolan Principles and standards in public life. Panel: @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social,Becky Dobson Phillips, @suehawley.bsky.social, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social. 🎟️ Tickets: t.co/eQ90lgoToS
New blog by Robert Barrington explores the risks of applying anti-terror laws to protest groups & what it could mean for civil society’s role in anti-corruption. Reflects on UK & global trends. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3UjVK04 #Governance #CivilSociety #RuleOfLaw
📚 Highlights from the CSC Summer Academy! Two days of rich discussion on state capture, grand corruption, integrity in sport, and more. Interested in anti-corruption? Apply to our MA in Corruption & Governance: lnkd.in/e-vEK2sb #AntiCorruption #GoodGovernance #CSC
New on the CSC blog: @robynlewis.bsky.social & Michael Johnston explore how informal elite networks - what they term Elite Cartels - may shape governance and development outcomes in Tasmania. 🔗 bit.ly/CSCblog11 #Governance #CSC #EliteCartels #Tasmania #PublicPolicy
📢 New on the CSC blog: @csc-barrington.bsky.social explores what the upcoming Lammy Summit might signal for UK leadership on illicit finance and anti-corruption—opportunity or missed chance? 🔗 bit.ly/CSCBlog10 #IllicitFinance #Anticorruption #Governance #UKPolicy #CSC #LammySummit #Transparency
📢 MA in Corruption & Governance at Sussex! Gain insights into corruption through law, politics & economics. Career paths in policy, governance & intl. orgs. Optional internship available! 📆 1 year FT | 2 years PT 📅 Start: Sept 2025 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/CorruptionandGovernanceMA
📢 MA in Corruption & Governance at Sussex! Gain insights into corruption through law, politics & economics. Career paths in policy, governance & intl. orgs. Optional internship available! 📆 1 year FT | 2 years PT 📅 Start: Sept 2025 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/CorruptionandGovernanceMA
Explore the MA in Corruption & Governance at University of Sussex! Dive into an interdisciplinary curriculum, enhance your career options, and gain practical experience through optional internships. Find out more about our alumni: bit.ly/3QJdosh Apply here: bit.ly/CorruptionandGovernanceMA
🎓 Celebrating the Winter Graduates of the MA Corruption & Governance at University of Sussex! Congratulations to Pascal Dillabough-Lefebvre and all graduates! 📢Apply now to join this top-ranked programme! 📅 1 Aug 2025 (International) - 1 Sept 2025 (UK) 🔗 t.co/efeR6kjWYA
Congratulations to our Director, Professor @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social, on winning The Ideas Prize for Non-Fiction! Her forthcoming book will explore how state capture threatens democracy—a critical issue in the fight against corruption. #StateCapture #AntiCorruption #CSC #IdeasPrize