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Our Distinguished Contribution Prize recognises contribution to the promotion of excellence in the discipline of International Studies over a substantial period of time.

Part eight of Adrian Gallagher's A-Z of IR series. The series continues each week.

A list of Global South countries defined by the UN Finance Center for South-South Cooperation

The Michael Nicholson Thesis Prize is awarded annually for the best doctoral thesis in International Studies. The prize is named after the late Michael Nicholson, formerly Professor of International Relations at the Universities of Kent and Sussex.

The L.H.M. Ling First Book Prize is for an original, innovative, first book by an early-career scholar.

Joint BISA/British Council prize for a Master’s dissertation making an original contribution to IR.

This award recognises postgraduate students who have contributed to the positive learning experience of students in International Studies.

The aim of this annual award is to recognise established academics, or teams of academics, who have contributed to the positive learning experience of students in International Studies.

This award recognises those early career academics, or teams of academics, who have contributed to the positive learning experience of students in International Studies within the first seven years of their career.

This prize recognises significant contributions to promoting a more inclusive discipline.

This prize celebrates the achievements of working groups. Working groups are at the heart of BISA.

Each quarter we bring you updates on the latest book releases from BISA members.

Explore the evolving role of AI in academia, with expert insights on both research and pedagogy.

New event from the Foreign Policy Working Group on

Register for a one-to-one public speaking session with Sarah Quist in Belfast at BISA 2025.

Part seven of Adrian Gallagher's A-Z of IR series. The series continues each week.

Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.

Join Environment and Climate Politics Working Group for an earth day keynote from Prakash Kashwan.

Join the Global Politics and Development Working Group for their first online workshop!

Register for a half-day public speaking working shop led by voice coach Sarah Quist.

Joseph Clarkson discusses the key points from his new Review of International Studies article.

Join the Emotions in Politics and International Relations Working Group for the second event of their seminar series.

In the first of a series of articles, Michael Cox discusses memories of BISA and its achievements.

Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.

Find out what the War Studies Working Group are up to at #BISA2025!

Join the International Relations as a Social Science Working Group for a new event!

Nominate the best doctoral thesis on emotions in Politics and IR for our working group annual prize.