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Events

Post-92 forum: Challenges and opportunities in UK Higher Education

9 July 2026, Zoom, Online

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Two woman panellists at BISA 2026

Post-92 forum: Recent updates and next meeting

Nick Caddick talks about the new BISA forum and the topics for the next meeting in July 2026.

UN building with rows of different countries flags in front of it

(Un)desirable women: The production of the ideal Women, Peace and Security agenda participant in Myanmar

Author Rebecca Haines summarises the key points from her new co-authored RIS article

Working paper on output diversity in the Research Excellence Framework 2029

This working paper examines whether REF2029 will deliver on its commitment to research diversity.

Sadeen Haddad infront of SOAS

SOAS School of Methods - Critical reflections to carry through to doctoral studies

Sadeen Haddad discusses highlights from the SOAS School of Methods in preparing for her PhD.

SPERI presents...Live: Second China shock at #BISA2026

SPERI presents recorded a live episode during the BISA 2026 conference in Brighton.

Phoebe and Daniel infront of SOAS

SOAS School of Methods – 'A view from somewhere': Situatedness, ‘truth’, and the power of honest humiliation

Phoebe Malone reflects on the first SOAS School of Methods for which she was sponsored to attend.

Daniel infront of SOAS

SOAS School of Methods - Refining methodological approaches to prepare for fieldwork

Daniel Bioh discusses valuable highlights from the course in preparing for fieldwork in Ghana.

Multiple nations flags on poles in the sky

IR career starters - June 2026

Hundreds of relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.

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