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Join the International Law and Politics Working Group for a chance to meet the conveners and suggest ideas for the new year.

Ruth Blakeley shares perspectives on events and challenges that have shaped the discipline.

The call for RIS special issue proposals is open. Find out more and submit yours by 24 February 2026

Caroline Elizabeth Dunton discusss the key points from her new RIS article with the video abstract.

Insights from Dr Edwards and Dr Jackson on participatory methods for inclusive learning.

Catch up on the recent event from the Global Politics and Development Working Group

This Prize is awarded annually by the editorial advisory board of our journal Review of International Studies (RIS). It’s awarded for the best article published in the previous year's volume of the journal.

Find out what went on at this year's climate simulation and which universities won the awards.

Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.

Join the next PGN event to discover how to successfully navigate the leap from PhD to postdoc.

Join the War Studies Working Group for in-person speed networking event.

A roundtable from the Critical Contemporary Research on International Political Theory Working Group.

In the sixth podcast episode, Seb Kaempf discusses Restraining War with Thomas Gregory.

In the fourth podcast episode, Seb Kaempf discusses rethinking ritual dynamics with Maria Mälksoo.

Submit a paper to be a part of the European Security virtual ninth annual workshop.

Matthew Flinders offers an update on the ending of the REF2029 ‘pause’ and the changes announced.

Thomas Davies discusses the key points from his new RIS article with the video abstract

Gabriella Colello discusses the key points from her new RIS article with the video abstract.

In the seventh podcast episode, Seb Kaempf discusses Katrina Lee-Koo's new editors selection.

This reception will showcase our journals - RIS and EJIS - and our book series. Join us for a drink.

BISA Director and CEO, Juliet Dryden, takes a look back at 2025 and a look ahead to 2026.

Elif Kalaycioglu discusses the key points from her new RIS article.

Our three individual funds are tailored to provide support at each stage of your academic career.

The Security policy and Practice Working Group are holding an invite only workshop on security in Ukraine.

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.

Here you'll find information about all our annual prizes including the Michael Nicholson thesis prize, the Susan Strange best book prize and the L.H.M. Ling outstanding first book prize.

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

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