Call for papers: 4th Astropolitics Working Group workshop
The call for papers is open for the AWG workshop taking place on 15 January 2027.
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Nominations for Academy of Social Science Fellowships
Put forward distinguished scholars as fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS).
Call for papers: BISA 2027 annual conference
Make a submission for BISA 2027!
Call for papers: BISA 2027 annual conference
Call for Papers on religion and international politics for the BISA 2027 Annual Conference
Call for papers: Emerging technologies and violence
Submit a paper for the International Studies and Emerging Technologies Working Group symposium.
Call for papers: International Law and Politics Working Group workshop 2027
Submit an abstract for the 2027 International Law and Politics workshop in Paisley.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal brings you updates on new articles and special section papers.
Call for experts: Policy Lab on the ‘National Conversation’ on defence and security
The next Policy Lab will focus on the ‘National Conversation’ on defence and security.
Call for papers - Living together with fragments: Methods, themes, and theories
Critical Alternatives for World Politics Working Group call for papers and panels at #BISA2027.
A year in working groups - 2025-26
Find out what each of our working groups achieved in 2025-2026 academic year.
Call for papers: Solidarities towards anticolonial worldbuilding
Submit your papers for the Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial Working Group 13th annual workshop.
Apply now to become a Critical Military Studies Working Group convener
Call for applications for a new convener for the Critical Military Studies Working Group.
#BISA2027 conference keynote announced
The keynote speaker for #BISA2027 will be leading scholar, Professor Michael C Williams.
Call for papers: The risks of military AI
Submit an abstract for a virtual workshop with the Security Policy and Practice Working Group.
International Political Economy Working Group 2026 book prize winner announced
Capitalist Value Chains by Benjamin Selwyn and Christin Bernhold wins the IPEG Book Prize 2026.
Important announcement - BISA 2027 in Manchester: change of date
Our 2027 conference taking place in Manchester will move from 16–18 June to 30 June–2 July 2027.
Meet the new Astropolitics Working Group conveners
The Astropolitics Working Group introduce new conveners, making up the team for the next two years.
Conversations in Ethics and World Politics - Issue one
Launching the first issue of the Ethics and World Politics Working Group newsletter.
Call for expressions of interest – climate negotiation simulation 2026
Our annual climate negotiation simulation event is running again in partnership with Chatham House.
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.
IR career starters - September 2026
Hundreds of relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.
Conversations in ethics and world politics: Ethics and World Politics Working Group
Call for contributions to the new BISA Ethics and World Politics Working Group newsletter.
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.
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.
Call for papers: South East Europe as a site of theory, method and political imagination
The South East Europe Working Group invites applications for an online exploratory workshop.
Join the Global Nuclear Order Working Group team: Postgraduate officer wanted
The Global Nuclear Order working group is looking for a PGR officer to join the convenor team.
IR career starters - August 2026
Hundreds of relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.
Critical Alternatives for World Politics Early Career Paper Prize 2026
Congratulations to Ana Pandal De La Peza, winner of the inaugural CAWP early-career paper prize.
Letter of support: Proposed changes at the University of Dundee
Letter to the University of Dundee from PSA, BISA and UACES concerning proposed PIR redundancies.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal brings you updates on new articles and special section papers.
IR career starters - July 2026
Hundreds of relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.
Letter of support: Proposed changes at the University of Lincoln
Letter to the University of Lincoln from PSA, BISA and UACES concerning proposed PIR redundancies.
Join the PGN Committee for 2026-2027
Nominations are open for prospective candidates to the 2026/27 Postgraduate Network (PGN) Committee.
Letter of support: Proposed changes at the University of Exeter
Letter to the University of Exeter from PSA, BISA and UACES concerning proposed PIR redundancies.
Call for papers: Things fall apart? Towards an anticipatory international political economy in an age of global disorder
The call for papers for the upcoming International Political Economy Working Group workshop 2026.
New editorial team for Review of International Studies: Call for expressions of interest
We are seeking to appoint a new editorial team for our journal Review of International Studies.
Post-92 forum: Recent updates and next meeting
Nick Caddick talks about the new BISA forum and the topics for the next meeting in July 2026.
Working paper on output diversity in the Research Excellence Framework 2029
This working paper examines whether REF2029 will deliver on its commitment to research diversity.
SPERI presents...Live: Second China shock at #BISA2026
SPERI presents recorded a live episode during the BISA 2026 conference in Brighton.
IR career starters - June 2026
Hundreds of relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.
BISA 2026 prize winners announced
We're delighted to announce the winners of this year's BISA prizes.
Trustee election results 2026 announced
We are pleased to announce the newly elected members of our Executive Committee.
Advance notice: Review of International Political Economy pre-conference virtual ECR workshop
There will be a call for papers for a Review of International Political Economy workshop early 2027.
Nominations open for the International Political Economy Working Group Book Prize 2026
Nominations for the annual IPEG Working Group Book Prize are open now.
Call for papers: (En)countering violence: critical approaches to studying and representing violence, and dangerous and disposable subjects
Submit a paper the upcoming Critical Alternatives for World Politics symposium.
Call for expressions of interest to host the BISA conference in 2028 or 2029
We are seeking expressions of interest to host the annual BISA conference in June 2028 or 2029.
Apply now for roles on the BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network Committee 2026/27
We are looking for up to six new committee members to lead our network for the next academic year.
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