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Dr. Nick Robinson is an Associate Professor in Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds' School of Politics and International Studies (Faculty of Social Sciences). He holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Warwick and a BA in Politics from Newcastle University. His research critically examines the intersection of digital media and global politics, with emphasis on:
- War representation in videogames and its societal impact
- Militarization of social media and radicalization dynamics
- Visual politics in security discourse
His publications consistently explore militarization, ideological narratives in games, and innovative methodologies for analyzing visual political culture. Recent works (2012-2017) demonstrate sustained focus on conflict representation, American exceptionalism, and character studies in gaming.
Awards:
- University Student Education Fellow (2015-18)
- University Teaching Fellow (2010-12)
- BISA-HEA Teaching Excellence Award (2012/13)
He leads a Swedish Research Council-funded multinational project on militarization in social media/videogames and advises postgraduate researchers including Emma Brewis and Xiaoxiao Weng. His pedagogical innovations include pioneering audio feedback systems and game-based learning frameworks.
