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.
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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.
Best of the fortnight - 6 October 2023
Dominic Hart brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
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.
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.
Meet the new Postgraduate Network (PGN) committee
Find out all about new PGN Chair, Ndidi Olibamoyo, and the rest of your 2023 to 24 committee.
Emotions in IR Thesis Prize recognises outstanding research
A summary of the winners of the EPIR Working Group 2023 Thesis Prize.
Become an International Political Economy Working Group (IPEG) co-convener
IPEG is recruiting four co-conveners to join the convener team from January 2024. Apply now!
Best of the fortnight - 8 September 2023
Louis Newstead brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Naked Empire: New tools/old stories and the colonial inheritance of the rules-based order
The call for contributions for the Colonial Postcolonial Decolonial WG Annual Workshop is open now.
Geoffrey Swenson awarded British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship
BISA trustee Geoffrey Swenson has been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship.
IR Career Starters - September 2023
315 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Best of the fortnight - 25 August 2023
Louis Newstead brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial Paper Prize for Early Career Scholars 2024
This great prize is aimed at supporting early-career members in development of peer-reviewed work.
Best of the fortnight - 11 August 2023
Louis Newstead brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Polling open! Postgraduate Network Committee election 2023/24
Elect your BISA Postgraduate Network Committee and contribute to our growing ECR/PGR network.
Shortlist announced for 2023 IPEG book prize
We are delighted to announce the four books shortlisted for the 2023 BISA IPEG book prize.
Best of the fortnight - 28 July 2023
Louis Newstead brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
FRAP consultation – inform our response
There is a call out for consultation on the FRAP. We will be drafting a response and want your views
IR Career Starters - August 2023
294 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Trustee election results 2023 announced
We are delighted to announce the newly elected members of our Executive Committee.
Best of the fortnight - 14 July 2023
Louis Newstead brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
War Studies at #BISA2023
A write-up and thank you from the War Studies conveners for #BISA2023.
Best of the fortnight - 30 June 2023
Louis Newstead brings you a roundup of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
New Impact Factor scores and rankings for RIS and EJIS
Today we received pleasing new impact factor scores and rankings for both our journals.
#BISA2024 to be held in Birmingham
We are delighted to announce that the #BISA2024 annual conference will be held in Birmingham.
Call for abstracts - Critical Studies on Terrorism Digital Conference 2023
The call for papers is open for the CST WG Digital Conference taking place
19-20 September 2023.
19-20 September 2023.
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