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Liam Weeks is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Government at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and has an extensive academic background including a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (TCD, 2004) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UCC, 2009). His research focuses on comparative and Irish politics, particularly electoral systems, voting behavior, political parties, and non-party politics.
- BA in History & Political Science (TCD, 2001)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (TCD, 2004)
- PhD in Political Science (TCD, 2008)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UCC, 2009)
Liam Weeks’ research has been published in journals such as Australian Journal of Political Science, Government and Opposition, Party Politics, Parliamentary Affairs, and Irish Political Studies. His work explores themes like the role of independent politicians, electoral reform, party system evolution, and voter behavior under PR-STV. Articles often focus on Ireland’s unique political landscape and comparative studies with Australia, New Zealand, and other Westminster democracies.
He has received prestigious awards including the Best Conference Paper (PSAI, 2017), Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Grants (2017), and Royal Irish Academy Mobility Grant (2010). His grants also include funding from the Irish Research Council, Waseda Institute of Advanced Study, and Enterprise Ireland.
Liam Weeks actively supervises PhD students in comparative politics (elections, electoral systems) and Irish politics. He has directed the BA(Politics) program at UCC and served as Associate Editor of ECPR Press (2018–present) and Editor of Irish Political Studies (2021–present).