Department of Politics and International Relations

The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, generally shortened to just Black Rod, is an official in the parliaments of a number of Commonwealth countries. The position originates in the House of Lords of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. His equivalent in the House of Commons is the Serjeant at Arms.

Emeritus and Honorary staff

Dr Rob Aitken

Professor Sultan Barakat

Professor Werner Bonefeld

Professor Allison Drew

Professor David Howell

Dr Ignacio Jurado

Dr Sandra León

Professor Susan Mendus, FBA, FLSW