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Events

Critical Studies On Terrorism Working Group conference 2026

8 September 2026, Edinburgh, UK

(En)countering violence: critical approaches to studying and representing violence, and dangerous and disposable subjects

9 September 2026, London, UK

'(En)countering Violence’ symposium keynote: Mirko Palestrino

10 September 2026, London, United Kingdom

Global Nuclear Order Working Group - Annual General Meeting

14 September 2026, Zoom, Online

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PGN committee

Meet the new Postgraduate Network (PGN) committee 2026-27

Introducing the new Postgraduate Network (PGN) committee for the 2026-27 academic year.

Academy of Social Sciences Fellow awards autumn 2026

Four members of BISA have been accepted as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

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IR career starters - September 2026

Hundreds of relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.

Megan Green

In discussion: New Voices in Cultural Relations Prize 2026 winner - Megan Green

Megan Green discusses her prize-winning dissertation with Juliet Dryden and Christine Wilson.

Call for abstracts: Review of International Political Economy pre-conference virtual workshop for ECRs

Apply now for a chance to present a draft paper and receive feedback from the RIPE editorial board.

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Introducing the BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network committee 2026-27

We have appointed a brilliant group of students who will lead the committee through its second year.

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In discussion: Chris Rossdale

Trustee Chris Rossdale discusses their career journey, research and advice for early-career scholars.

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Snapshots podcast: episode 11 - Dr Sara E Davies

Episode 11 of the Global Health Working Group's podcast features Dr Sara E Davies.

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