Iran uprising 2026 – from economic collapse to nationwide defiance
Join the ISMMEA Working Group for a virtual event about the pressing issues in Iran.
Upcoming events
The majority of our events are open to both members and non-members, though non-members usually need to pay a fee.
We continue to hold many of our events virtually, as this means we can engage with members both in the UK and abroad, as well as those with disabilities, those with caring responsibilities, and those for whom the costs of travel may be prohibitive. This is also in line with our environmental commitment, reducing the amount of travel required to bring colleagues together from around the world. We look forward to seeing you!
If you want to find out more about our previous events you can view a list or search by working group via our past events page. If you've missed one of our events you can find some of them on our YouTube channel.
Benevolence in international relations
A roundtable from the Critical Contemporary Research on International Political Theory Working Group.
Trump, US foreign policy, and international law
Join the ILAW Working Group for an event on Trump and foreign policy.
BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026
Our annual flagship student event, run in partnership with the FCDO.
European security in the age of Trump and Putin
Join the European Security Working Group for their ninth annual workshop.
Speed networking: opportunities in security studies
Join the War Studies Working Group for in-person speed networking event.
Post-92 forum: Developing and advocating for politics and international relations research and teaching
Join Nick Caddick for BISA's first post-92 forum
Research directors’ forum: What role for AI in international studies research?
Register for the next Research Directors’ Forum event.
BISA/RIS/EJIS reception - #ISA2026 Ohio
This reception will showcase our journals - RIS and EJIS - and our book series. Join us for a drink.
Undergraduate development day
Register for the first annual undergraduate development day to learn academic and professional skills.
Public lecture: Gaza as an epicentre - the breakdown of the international order
Professor Ilan Pappe will deliver public lecture in Brighton to open #BISA2026.
Power and politics in the war machine: global social forces, local resistance
Public event at BISA 2026, organised in partnership with the Sussex International Relations Department, Pluto Press, and Lark and Bloom Library
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