Staff blogsInsights, stories and expertise from academic staff within our School Why study history?Dr Brian Sudlow, a history lecturer at Aston University, explains the benefits of studying history. Why study politics and international relations?Dr Laura Southgate, a politics and international relations lecturer at Aston University, explains the advantages of studying this subject. Why study International Development Management?Dr Balazs Szent-Ivanyi, a reader in politics and international relations at Aston University, explains the advantages of studying the International Development Management programme.