Open letter to the UK Government: The future of International Studies and funding pressures in higher education
BISA, PSA and UACES have written a letter to express concern about the funding challenges in UK HE.
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IR career starters - June 2025
300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Trustee election results 2025 announced
We are pleased to announce the newly elected members of our Executive Committee.
#BISA2026 conference to be held in Brighton
We are excited to announce that in 2026 our flagship annual conference will be held in Brighton.
Nominations open for the International Political Economy Working Group Book Prize 2025
Nominations for the annual IPEG Working Group Book Prize are open now.
Announcing the winners of the Colonial, Postcolonial, Decolonial Working Group Early-Career Researcher Paper Prize 2025
Winners of the 2025 prize sponsored by Review of International Studies have been announced.
Call for papers: International Political Economy in a world on fire
Submit your papers for the new International Political Economy Workshop!
IR career starters - May 2025
Over 350 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations
Call for papers: BISA-ISA joint workshops - Transforming the international: Scholarship and solidarity in a world of inequalities
Submit your paper proposal for the BISA-ISA joint workshops taking place in October 2025.
Call for submissions - BISA sponsored panels/roundtables to ISA 2026
BISA is invited to submit up to four panels/roundtables annually for inclusion in the ISA programme.
Executive Committee candidates 2025 announced - vote now!
Voting is open for elections to our Executive Committee. View all the nominations and how to vote.
Early-Career Environment and Climate Politics Paper Prize
A new prize for early-career researchers who present at BISA's main, in-person conference.
Call for papers: US Foreign Policy Working Group annual conference
The US Foreign Policy Working Group are seeking submissions for their annual conference.
BISA PGN Conference 2025 Programme
The BISA PGN Conference final programme is now available!
Call for papers: ecocide in global politics
The International Law and Politics Working Group are seeking presentations for their workshop.
IR career starters - April 2025
214 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Academy of Social Sciences Fellow Award Spring 2025
Several members of BISA have been accepted as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS).
Susan Strange Best Book Prize 2025 shortlist announced
Three excellent books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA trustee.
Call for abstracts: publishing in war and security studies
Submit your abstracts for the Publishing in War and Security Studies event at #BISA2025.
Take Five - 28 March 2025
Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.
L.H.M. Ling Outstanding First Book Prize 2025 shortlist announced
Four impressive books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA trustee.
Call for nominations to serve on the BISA Executive Committee 2025
We're pleased to announce we have six trustee positions up for election to the Executive Committee.
Take Five - 14 March 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Event summary: PGN workshop on AI and academia
The PGN discussed the challenges of AI and ethical strategies for its use in teaching and writing.
IR career starters - March 2025
242 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
2025 annual BISA/FCDO Model NATO takes place in London
Over 100 from 31 UK universities took part in the fifth annual Model NATO with FCDO.
Take Five - 28 February 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
War Studies Working Group at #BISA2025
Find out what the War Studies Working Group are up to at #BISA2025!
Call for papers: Emotions in Politics and International Relations Working Group best thesis prize 2025
Nominate the best doctoral thesis on emotions in Politics and IR for our working group annual prize.
Take Five - 14 February 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
IR career starters - February 2025
244 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Call for papers: Global Nuclear Order Working Group annual conference 2025
The Global Nuclear Order Working Group of invites submissions for its 2025 annual conference.
Country allocations drawn for BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2025
Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.
BISA at International Studies Association 2025
Find out about our sponsored panels, drinks reception and other BISA activities at ISA 2025.
Take Five - 31 January 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
New British Academy report confirms the popularity of Politics and International Relations degrees in the UK
New British Academy report shows an increase in PIR enrolments in the UK and a higher median salary.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal European Journal of International Security (EJIS) bring you their latest updates.
Take Five - 17 January 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
BISA at 50: reflecting on the discipline and profession of International Studies
Join us at #BISA2025 for a roundtable of distinguished former BISA chairs.
IR career starters- January 2025
376 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Inaugural BISA-ISA joint workshops
Submit your proposal for the inaugural BISA-ISA joint workshop
Take Five - 3 January 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Into 2025 - Happy birthday to BISA!
BISA Director and CEO, Juliet Dryden, takes a look back at 2024 and a look ahead to 2025.
REF 2029 main and sub-panel recruitment
REF 2029 has opened applications for its panels. There are two closing dates depending on role.
Take Five - 20 December 2024
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for Papers: Research workshop - The political universes of international courts
Workshop from International Law and Politics and the University of Glasgow School of Law.
Event summary: Navigating fellowships and postdoctoral pathways
Dr Morgana and Dr Kaleem shared their advice for prospective fellowship applicants.
Fourth 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.
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