BISA members awarded early-career and learning and teaching grants
We’re pleased to announce this year’s awardees and the projects they’ll be undertaking.
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IR career starters - January 2026
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Into 2026 - A new year grounded in our founding ambitions
BISA Director and CEO, Juliet Dryden, takes a look back at 2025 and a look ahead to 2026.
Call for papers: European Security in the Age of Trump and Putin
Submit a paper to be a part of the European Security virtual ninth annual workshop.
Take Five - 12 December 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
REF2029 update: Pause no more!
Matthew Flinders offers an update on the ending of the REF2029 ‘pause’ and the changes announced.
Call for special issue proposals - Review of International Studies
The call for RIS special issue proposals is open. Find out more and submit yours by 24 February 2026
Fifth annual climate negotiation simulation takes place in partnership with Chatham House
Find out what went on at this year's climate simulation and which universities won the awards.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal brings you updates on new articles and special section papers.
A festive message from BISA Chair, Juanita Elias
BISA Chair, Juanita Elias, addresses and thanks members before the winter break begins.
IR career starters - December 2025
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Meet the new Foreign Policy Working Group conveners
The Foreign Policy Working Group introduce new conveners, making up the team for the next two years.
Take Five - 28 November 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
#BISA2026 War Studies Working Group keynote announced – Waging war, making peace
The War Studies Working Group keynote at #BISA2026 will be a roundtable chaired by Michael Cox.
Introducing the inaugural BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network committee
We have appointed a brilliant group of students who will lead the through its first year.
Call for expressions of interest - BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026
We will once again be holding a model NATO with the FCDO. Up to 29 universities can participate.
Take Five - 14 November 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial Paper Prize for Early Career Scholars 2025
This prize is aimed at supporting early-career members in development of peer-reviewed work.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal brings you updates on new articles and special section papers.
IR career starters - November 2025
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Climate negotiation simulation 2025 keynote and countries announced
Over 30 universities from across the UK will take part alongside participants from Chatham House.
Research Directors’ Forum update: Navigating changes to UoA 19 and beyond
Read a summary of the discussion from the November 2025 Research Directors' Forum.
International Political Economy Working Group 2025 book prize winner announced
Find out who won the 2025 IPEG book prize!
South-East Europe Working Group - Call for new postgraduate convener
Could you be the next postgraduate convener for the South East Europe Working Group?
Take Five - 31 October 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
Call for papers: Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial 12th annual workshop
Submit your papers for the CPD 12th annual workshop.
Join the GNO Group team: PGR officer wanted
The BISA Global Nuclear Order working group is looking for a PGR officer to join the convenor team.
Take Five - 17 October 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
Applications open for roles on the BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network committee
Applications are open to join the first BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network committee.
Meet the new Postgraduate Network (PGN) committee
Introducing the new Postgraduate Network committee (PGN) for the 2025/26 academic year.
Call for conveners: Global Politics and Development Working Group
Join the GPD Working Group convener team!
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal bring you updates on new associate editors and FirstView articles.
#BISA2026 conference keynote announced
The keynote speaker for #BISA2026 will be leading scholar, Professor Kimberly Hutchings.
Take Five - 3 October 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
Nominations for Academy of Social Science Fellowships
Put forward distinguished scholars as fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS).
A year in working groups - 2024/25
Find out what each of our working groups achieved in 2024/2025 academic year.
Call for papers: Worlding from South East Europe, remaking international relations
Submit an abstract for the South East Europe Working Group annual workshop.
Call for papers: financialisation of development
Global Politics and Development invite submissions for a panel on financialisation of development.
Introducing new BISA Chair Juanita Elias: Priorities and plans for 2025-2027
BISA Chair Professor Juanita Elias introduces herself and her top priorities during her tenure.
Call for papers: Africa and International Studies early-career best paper prize 2026
The Africa and International Studies Working Group are running a new prize with RIS!
Call for expressions of interest – climate negotiation simulation 2025
Our annual climate negotiation simulation event is running again in partnership with Chatham House.
In memoriam: Professor A J R (‘John’) Groom
It is with sadness that we bring the news that former BISA Chair, Professor Groom has passed away.
Call for conveners: International Political Economy
The IPEG Working Group are looking for new conveners to join their team!
REF2029: Update on Politics and International Relations
Matthew Flinders and Ailsa Henderson provide an update on the timeline and panel remembers.
Take Five - 5 September 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
IR career starters - September 2025
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Call for papers: Teaching ethics in dark times
The Ethics and World Politics Working Group are asking for submissions for their upcoming workshop.
Join the PGN Committee for 2025-2026 - DEADLINE EXTENDED
Nominations are open for prospective candidates to the 2025/26 Postgraduate Network (PGN) Committee.
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