Take Five - 10 May 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
News
Joint letter from the chairs of PSA, BISA and UACES on risks to the School of Social and Political Sciences at Lincoln
The letter urges a rethink of proposed cuts to Social and Political Sciences at Lincoln University.
PKPB Working Group news - Event reviews and member publications
The Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Working Group update on their recent events and publication news.
Announcing the results of CPD's third annual Early-Career Researcher Paper Prize
We're excited to announce details of the winner and runners up of the CPD ECR Paper Prize 2024.
Executive Committee candidates 2024 announced - vote now!
Voting is open for elections to our Executive Committee. View all the nominations and how to vote.
Statement on campus demonstrations
BISA expresses concerns regarding the fundamental principles of academic freedom in recent events.
Take Five - 26 April 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for papers: 2024 Annual International Political Economy Working Group workshop
A call for papers for the IPEG Working Group annual workshop, taking place in September 2024.
Joint letter from the chairs of PSA, BISA and UACES on risks to the Department of Politics and International Relations at Goldsmiths
The associations have issued a joint letter against staff cuts which would make 3.1 staff redundant.
RIS and EJIS remove requirement for place of publication for references and citations
Find out more about this change for both of our journals, further improving the publication process.
Call for papers - 16th Annual Conference of the US Foreign Policy Working Group
Details of the theme and Call for Papers for the USFP Annual Conference 2024.
IR Career Starters - April 2024
The latest internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR from Alex Borum.
Take Five - 12 April 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for new postgraduate working group convener
Could you be the next postgraduate convener for the South East Europe Working Group?
Susan Strange Best Book Prize 2024 shortlist announced
Three excellent books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA Trustee.
Phishing warning - BISA 2024 conference
Details of a scam email targeting European conference participants.
Call for papers: Postgraduate Network Virtual Conference
This online conference aims to be a pivotal platform for PhD students and early-career researchers.
L.H.M. Ling Outstanding First Book Prize shortlist announced
Three impressive books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA trustee.
Academics and artists addressing social challenges
A competition for academics and artists to collaborate to create images of social challenges.
Baroness Ruth Henig Obituary By Professor Alan Sharp
Baroness Ruth Henig Obituary By Professor Alan Sharp
Take Five - 15 March 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for nominations to serve on the BISA Executive Committee 2024
We have four trustee positions up for election to the BISA Executive this year. Nominations open now
Fifth annual BISA/FCDO Model NATO takes place in London
Over 120 participants from 31 UK universities took part in the fifth annual Model NATO with FCDO.
BISA members awarded early-career and learning and teaching grants
Find out about the research and teaching projects we are funding in the current year.
IR Career Starters - March 2024
389 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Take Five - 1 March 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Letter to the UK Prime Minister and Keir Starmer condemning the destruction of universities and killing of academics in Gaza
We have written a letter to the Prime Minister and Keir Starmer concerning developments in Gaza.
Take Five - 16 February 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
New South East Europe Working Group conveners
We're delighted to introduce the new conveners for the South-East Europe Working Group.
Emotions in IR Thesis Prize 2024
Submissions are now open for the Emotions in Politics and IR Working Group Thesis Prize 2024.
BISA journals RIS and EJIS move to format free submissions
As of now both our journals have made the positive move to be ‘format free’ for initial submissions.
The International History Review/Taylor and Francis Research Award
This award provides up to £1500 for research that will lead to an article submission to the IHR.
Call for papers: Emotion/affect and imperial formations Postgraduate/ECR virtual workshop
Details on abstract submissions for the virtual Emotions in Politics and IR Working Group workshop.
IR Career Starters - February 2024
298 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Take Five - 02 February 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Locating the transatlantic in twentieth century politics, diplomacy and culture: A symposium to launch a book in honour of Prof Alan Dobson
Details of the Transatlantic Studies Association symposium.
Country allocations drawn for BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2024
Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.
Call for papers for the Global Nuclear Order Working Group Annual Conference 2024
Details on abstract and panel submissions for the virtual GNO Annual Conference on 21-22 March.
Take Five - 19 January 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Introducing our 2024 UG event series and membership offer
Details of our exciting new UG series of virtual events and a special offer on half-price membership
Call for applications: War Studies Working Group Postgraduate Representatives x2
Could you be the next War Studies Postgraduate Representative? Express your interest now.
IR Career Starters - January 2024
286 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Call for special issue proposals - Review of International Studies
Details on how to submit a proposal for the RIS 2025 special issue.
Rights campaigner Ed Hall to deliver the War Studies keynote at #BISA2024
We're delighted to announce details of the War Studies keynote at #BISA2024.
Review of International Studies welcomes new editor team
The new RIS editorial team set out their strategy, which includes a focus on underrepresented groups
Take Five - 5 January 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Into 2024 - A message from our Director/CEO
A New Year message from Juliet Dryden looking back at 2023, and forward to new initiatives in 2024.
Call for expressions of interest - new book reading group
Details of a new book reading group from the Emotions in Politics and IR Working Group.
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