L.H.M. Ling Outstanding First Book Prize 2025 shortlist announced
Four impressive books made the list and will be judged by a committee appointed by a BISA trustee.
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Call for nominations to serve on the BISA Executive Committee 2025
We're pleased to announce we have six trustee positions up for election to the Executive Committee.
Take Five - 14 March 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Event summary: PGN workshop on AI and academia
The PGN discussed the challenges of AI and ethical strategies for its use in teaching and writing.
IR career starters - March 2025
242 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
2025 annual BISA/FCDO Model NATO takes place in London
Over 100 from 31 UK universities took part in the fifth annual Model NATO with FCDO.
Take Five - 28 February 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for papers: Emotions in Politics and International Relations Working Group best thesis prize 2025
Nominate the best doctoral thesis on emotions in Politics and IR for our working group annual prize.
War Studies Working Group at #BISA2025
Find out what the War Studies Working Group are up to at #BISA2025!
Take Five - 14 February 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
IR career starters - February 2025
244 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Call for papers: Global Nuclear Order Working Group annual conference 2025
The Global Nuclear Order Working Group of invites submissions for its 2025 annual conference.
Country allocations drawn for BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2025
Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.
BISA at International Studies Association 2025
Find out about our sponsored panels, drinks reception and other BISA activities at ISA 2025.
Take Five - 31 January 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
New British Academy report confirms the popularity of Politics and International Relations degrees in the UK
New British Academy report shows an increase in PIR enrolments in the UK and a higher median salary.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
Our journal European Journal of International Security (EJIS) bring you their latest updates.
Take Five - 17 January 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
BISA at 50: reflecting on the discipline and profession of International Studies
Join us at #BISA2025 for a roundtable of distinguished former BISA chairs.
IR career starters- January 2025
376 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Inaugural BISA-ISA joint workshops
Submit your proposal for the inaugural BISA-ISA joint workshop
Take Five - 3 January 2025
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Into 2025 - Happy birthday to BISA!
BISA Director and CEO, Juliet Dryden, takes a look back at 2024 and a look ahead to 2025.
REF 2029 main and sub-panel recruitment
REF 2029 has opened applications for its panels. There are two closing dates depending on role.
Call for Papers: Research workshop - The political universes of international courts
Workshop from International Law and Politics and the University of Glasgow School of Law.
Take Five - 20 December 2024
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for papers - Roundtable: Local-level peacebuilding: between theory and practice
Call for papers for a Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Human Rights Working Group roundtable.
Event summary: Navigating fellowships and postdoctoral pathways
Dr Morgana and Dr Kaleem shared their advice for prospective fellowship applicants.
Fourth annual climate negotiation simulation takes place in partnership with Chatham House
Find out what went on at this year's climate simulation and which universities won the awards.
#BISA2025 War Studies Working Group keynote announced – Professor Michael Cox
The War Studies keynote will be given by esteemed global scholar, Professor Michael Cox (LSE).
Call for papers: Hubris in International Relations research workshop
Call for papers for a 'Hubris in International Relations' workshop taking place in Belfast in 2025.
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 2024
405 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Call for special issue proposals - Review of International Studies
The call for RIS special issue proposals is open. Find out more and submit yours by 24 February 2025
Take Five - 22 November 2024
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for expressions of interest - BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2025
We will once again be holding a model NATO with the FCDO. Up to 32 universities can participate.
Climate negotiation simulation 2024 keynotes and countries announced
29 universities from across the UK will take part alongside participants from Chatham House.
Call for abstracts - Between continuities and ruptures: exploring violence and resistance in south-east Europe
Call for abstracts for the South East Europe Working Group and University of Liverpool workshop.
Bimonthly online peer-review workshops
New Bimonthly peer-review online workshops from the East Europe and Eurasian Security Working Group.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
EJIS share the latest FirstView articles and information about the BISA 2025 conference.
Call for papers: Global health research and pedagogy workshop
The Global Health Working group are holding a interdisciplinary research and pedagogy workshop.
IR Career Starters - November 2024
400 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.
Take Five - 8 November 2024
Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Cynthia Enloe to give #BISA2025 public lecture in Belfast
The BISA conference will commence with a public lecture given by Professor Cynthia Enloe on 17 June.
International Studies of the Mediterranean, Middle East & Asia paper prize for early career scholars
Announcing the inaugural paper prize for early-career scholars for the ISMMEA Working Group.
Joint CfP for BISA 2025: Critical Studies on Terrorism and Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial Working Groups
Call for papers for the #BISA2025 conference from the CPD and CST working groups.
Take Five - 25 October 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Call for papers - Deep Impact: Policy-relevant space research beyond STEM
Details of the call for papers for the Astropolitics Working Group second annual workshop.
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