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#BISA2027 conference to be held in Manchester
In 2027 our conference will be held in Manchester - the birthplace of the industrial revolution!
Winners of the Colonial, Postcolonial, Decolonial Working Group Early-Career Researcher Paper Prize 2026 announced
Winners of the 2026 prize sponsored by Review of International Studies have been announced.
Call for panels/roundtables: BISA submissions to ISA 2027 - Atlanta, Georgia
We invite members to submit your panels/roundtables for consideration as one of the partner events.
Call for workshop participants: Foreign policy in the age of Trump 2.0
The Foreign Policy Working Group has put out a call for workshop participants.
IR career starters - May 2026
Over 400 relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.
Call for papers: re-orienting critical terrorism studies
Submit a paper for the upcoming Critical Studies on Terrorism annual conference in September.
Executive Committee candidates 2026 announced - vote now!
Voting is open for elections to our Executive Committee. View all the nominations and how to vote.
Nominations for Academy of Social Science Fellowships
Put forward distinguished scholars as fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS).
Critical Alternatives for World Politics Early Career Paper Prize
The Critical Alternatives to World Politics Working Group are launching their first paper prize.
IR career starters - April 2026
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Call for contributions | Un-siloing pedagogy and research: Intersecting harms and risks in international security
The Global Nuclear Order Working Group and Atomic Anxiety project announce an event in Glasgow.
Susan Strange Best Book Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Four excellent books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA trustee.
Critical Military Studies Working Group inaugural thesis prize
The Critical Military Studies Working Group is delighted to announce its inaugural thesis prize.
Ground Level: Everyday Political Economy - podcast episode with Juanita Elias
A new podcast from Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute features our Chair, Juanita Elias.
Call for papers: Emotions in Politics and International Relations Working Group best thesis prize 2026
Nominate the best doctoral thesis on emotions in Politics and IR for our working group annual prize.
Call for nominations to serve on the BISA Executive Committee 2026
We're pleased to announce we have four trustee positions up for election to the Executive Committee.
L.H.M. Ling Outstanding First Book Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Five impressive books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA trustee.
Academy of Social Sciences Fellow awards spring 2026
Several members of BISA have been accepted as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
IR career starters - March 2026
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
2026 annual BISA/FCDO Model NATO takes place in London
100 participants from 32 universities across the UK, Canada and France took part this year's Model.
BISA at International Studies Association 2026
Find out about our sponsored panels, drinks reception and other BISA activities at ISA 2026.
IR career starters - February 2026
Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.
Event summary: Careers outside academia - From PhD to practice
Insights from Dr Dan Watson and Dr Amir Fard on transitioning from a PhD into non-academic careers.
Event summary: From PhD to postdoc - Strategies, fellowships, and real-world insights
Insights from early-career researchers and academic leaders on postdoctoral pathways.
Call for abstracts - Postgraduate Network 'Meet the Editors' 2026
Apply now for one-to-one feedback on a draft paper at the BISA 2026 conference in Brighton.
Call for papers: Imagining the future of research on South East Europe
The call is open for the upcoming South East Europe Working Group and LSEE workshop.
Announcing our new Post-92 forum
Our new post-92 forum will connect and support Politics and IR colleagues and is led by Nick Caddick
Call for applications: Undergraduate research presentations
Apply to share your work with fellow students and academics at our UGN development day.
Deadline extended: Call for papers - Postgraduate Network (PGN) Conference: Supporting research by emerging scholars
The PGN announces our in-person conference at Northumbria University, 30 April -01 May 2026.
Ilan Pappe to give #BISA2026 public lecture on Gaza as an epicentre
The #BISA2026 conference in Brighton will commence with a lecture given by Professor Ilan Pappe.
Call for papers: New thinking and new directions for global nuclear politics
Make a submission now for the Global Nuclear Order Working Group online conference 2026.
Nuclear Politics and Security Paper Prize for Early Career Researchers – with European Journal of International Security (EJIS)
Announcing Global Nuclear Order's Paper Prize for Early Career Researchers, in conjunction with EJIS
Country allocations drawn for BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026
Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.
Call for experts: Policy Lab on governance and artificial intelligence (AI)
We are bringing together leading academics and policy makers to generate insights that inform policy
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.
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
A festive message from BISA Chair, Juanita Elias
BISA Chair, Juanita Elias, addresses and thanks members before the winter break begins.
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.
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.
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