Emotions in IR Thesis Prize 2024
Submissions are now open for the Emotions in Politics and IR Working Group Thesis Prize 2024.
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BISA journals RIS and EJIS move to format free submissions
As of now both our journals have made the positive move to be ‘format free’ for initial submissions.
The International History Review/Taylor and Francis Research Award
This award provides up to £1500 for research that will lead to an article submission to the IHR.
IR Career Starters - February 2024
298 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Take Five - 02 February 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Locating the transatlantic in twentieth century politics, diplomacy and culture: A symposium to launch a book in honour of Prof Alan Dobson
Details of the Transatlantic Studies Association symposium.
Country allocations drawn for BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2024
Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.
Call for papers for the Global Nuclear Order Working Group Annual Conference 2024
Details on abstract and panel submissions for the virtual GNO Annual Conference on 21-22 March.
Take Five - 19 January 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Introducing our 2024 UG event series and membership offer
Details of our exciting new UG series of virtual events and a special offer on half-price membership
Call for applications: War Studies Working Group Postgraduate Representatives x2
Could you be the next War Studies Postgraduate Representative? Express your interest now.
IR Career Starters - January 2024
286 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Call for special issue proposals - Review of International Studies
Details on how to submit a proposal for the RIS 2025 special issue.
Review of International Studies welcomes new editor team
The new RIS editorial team set out their strategy, which includes a focus on underrepresented groups
Rights campaigner Ed Hall to deliver the War Studies keynote at #BISA2024
We're delighted to announce details of the War Studies keynote at #BISA2024.
Take Five - 5 January 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Into 2024 - A message from our Director/CEO
A New Year message from Juliet Dryden looking back at 2023, and forward to new initiatives in 2024.
Call for expressions of interest - new book reading group
Details of a new book reading group from the Emotions in Politics and IR Working Group.
Take Five - 15 December 2023
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for top five favourite books – Partnership with Shepherd.com
Find out more about our new partnership with Shepherd.com, promoting you and your work.
European security in an era of polycrisis
The call for papers for the BISA European Security WG Annual Workshop, taking place on 26 January.
Third annual climate negotiation simulation takes place at Goodenough College
21 universities took part in the #climatesim event. Find out what happened and who won the awards.
A festive message from BISA Chair, Kyle Grayson
BISA Chair, Kyle Grayson, addresses and thanks members before the winter break begins.
IR Career Starters - December 2023
370 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
International Political Economy Working Group 2023 Book Prize winner announced
The winner of the 2023 IPEG Book prize for best IPE book published in 2022 has been announced.
Dr Keith Hamilton (1942-2023)
Obituary for Dr Keith Hamilton, a founding member of the British International History Group.
Take Five - 17 November 2023
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Become an Emotions in Politics and International Relations (EPIR) Working Group co-convener
EPIR is recruiting a co-convener to join the convener team. Applications in by 8 December!
BISA and UACES joint letter to the UK Prime Minister on the restriction of academic freedom
A joint letter from BISA and UACES to the UK Prime Minister on the restriction of academic freedom.
Call for expressions of interest - BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2024
In 2024 we will once again be holding a model NATO with the FCDO. Up to 31 universities can take part.
Call for papers from HRHRP Working Group - 2024 BISA Conference
Call for papers from the Human Rights, Humanitarianism, and Responsibility to Protect Working Group
Ecocide in International Relations
A call for submissions from Dr Suwita Hani Randhawa, co-convener of the ILP Working Group.
Take Five - 3 November 2023
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for expressions of interest to host the BISA conference in 2026 or 2027
We are seeking expressions of interest to host the annual BISA conference in June 2026 or 2027.
Where to now for REF? BISA responds to the Future Research Assessment Programme
Learn about the potential changes for REF2028, then read our response and proposed next steps.
Best of the fortnight - 20 October 2023
Dominic Hart brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
#BISA2024 conference keynote announced
We're delighted to announce the keynote speaker for #BISA2024.
Critical Studies on Terrorism Working Group statement on Gaza
CST working group statement on Gaza.
New convener elected for the Critical Studies on Terrorism Working Group
Dr Rabea Khan has been elected co-convener of the Critical Studies on Terrorism Working Group.
A year in working groups – 2022/23
Find out what each of our working groups accomplished during the previous academic year.
New edited book published: Multidisciplinary Futures of UN peace operations
A new book that explores evolutions in UN peacekeeping, facilitated by the PKPB Working Group.
Best of the fortnight - 6 October 2023
Dominic Hart brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Call for Papers: Rethinking global ethics in a changing world
A call for papers for a one-day workshop on rethinking global ethics in a changing world.
Into the future: priorities and plans
BISA Chair, Kyle Grayson, talks about priorities for the next two years, the conference and more.
IR Career Starters - October 2023
246 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Call for expressions of interest – undergraduate climate negotiation simulation 2023/4
Details of the popular climate negotiation simulation event and how to express an interest.
Best of the fortnight - 22 September 2023
Louis Newstead brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
CfA: Second annual workshop 'Worlding from South East Europe, remaking International Relations'
A call for applications to the South East Europe Working Group event in October.
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