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An update from the European Journal of International Security
The editorial team from our journal tell us about a new symposium on The morality of security & more
#BISA2022 keynote roundtable confirmed - 'Scientific challenges and global governance'
We're delighted to announce our keynote roundtable - ‘Scientific challenges and global governance'.
First BISA climate negotiation simulation takes place
This student experience event was designed to raise awareness of the politics of climate change.
Best of the fortnight - 25 February 2022
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
The editorial team from our journal talk special collections, ISA, pre-submission feedback & more.
Kim Stanley Robinson to give keynote address at #BISA2022
Renowned science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson will give the keynote address at BISA 2022.
Best of the fortnight - 11 February 2022
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Best of the fortnight - 28 January 2022
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Call for papers: Researching emotion in International Relations: a conversation on methodologies
PG/ECR virtual workshop exploring methodological issues and challenges in researching emotions.
Deadline extended to 1st of April: Call for Papers - Meet the Editors at BISA 2022 Conference
Submission deadline to PGN's Meet the Editors at BISA 2022 Conference extended
BISA and PSA members appointed to advisory group for the QAA benchmark review
QAA has announced the membership of the 2022 advisory group for Politics and IR.
BISA/FCDO model NATO 2022
We will once again be holding a model NATO in partnership with the FCDO. A unique student experience
Become an International Political Economy working group (IPEG) co-convenor
IPEG is recruiting three co-convenors to join the two newly appointed co-convenors.
An update from the European Journal of International Security
The editorial team from our journal EJIS bring news of a special issue, open access articles & more.
Best of the fortnight - 14 January 2022
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Into 2022 - A new year message from our Director
Juliet Dryden takes a look at the successes of 2021 and what's coming up in 2022 including #BISA2022
Best of the fortnight - 17 December 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
NATO’s Strategic Concept – the voices of the future
We collaborated with FCDO to see students from 10 universities involved in NATO’s Strategic Concept.
A festive message from BISA Chair, Ruth Blakeley
BISA Chair, Ruth Blakeley, addresses members before the winter vacation begins.
BISA members book club launch
We’re delighted to announce a new benefit for BISA members in 2022 – a quarterly book club.
Best of the fortnight - 3 December 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
BISA at ISA 2022 in Nashville
We’ll be joining colleagues at the International Studies Association (ISA) conference in Nashville.
Call for expressions of interest: Represent BISA at the British Academy Summer Showcase
Could you showcase what IR can offer students and the wider society? Represent us at a schools day.
Introducing our undergraduate climate negotiation simulation
We'll be running a new student experience event to raise awareness of the politics of climate change
Best of the fortnight - 19 November 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Call for papers - Assessing the impact of emerging technologies on contemporary society and global affairs
The first annual conference of the International Studies and Emerging Technologies Working Group.
Call for papers - BRISMES and BISA 2022
Call for papers - BRISMES and BISA panel 'International Relations of the Middle East'
You said, we did - #BISA2021 conference survey feedback
See the results of the #BISA2021 conference survey and the changes we've implemented as a result.
BISA and PSA members appointed as Chair and Deputy Chair of the QAA Subject Benchmark review
The QAA have announced Chairs and Deputy Chairs to lead the review of Subject Benchmark statements.
Call for Papers: 2022 IPEG Workshop - IPE in (Post-)Pandemic Times
Call for papers for the January 2022 BISA-IPEG workshop at the University of Warwick
Best of the fortnight - 5 November 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
US Foreign Policy Working Group Conference 2021 - Shifts in US foreign policy
This year's USFP conference is almost upon us. Find out what's on and download the handbook.
EJIS special issue call - Who, what, where is criticality and post-coloniality in security studies?
Our journal European Journal of International Security have opened a call for special issue papers.
BISA and African Affairs Postgraduate Paper Prize winner 2021
Africa and International Studies Working Group have announced the winner of their 2021 paper prize.
Best of the fortnight - 22 October 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR news this fortnight.
Call for contributions to the Africa and International Studies Working Group blog
The Africa group are looking for blog content and are also releasing a conversation series.
New issue and associate editor for the European Journal of International Security
Issue 6(4) of our journal EJIS is out now, and they've appointed Olaf Corry as Associate Editor.
Looking for new convenors
BISA SEE convenorship
Call for papers - European Journal of International Security
Our journal EJIS invites paper proposals from early-career/postgraduate research colleagues by 4 Nov
Best of the fortnight - 8 October 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR-related news this week.
Invitation to tender for journal publishing services
We are accepting tenders from organisations interested in publishing our two academic journals.
Best of the week - 24 September 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR-related news this week.
Best of the week - 17 September 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR-related news this week.
New issue: European Journal of International Security
The latest issue of our journal EJIS is out and we're pleased that 5 of 6 articles are open access.
Best of the week - 10 September 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR-related news this week.
QAA invites expressions of interest for Chairs and Deputy Chairs for Subject Benchmark statement reviews
The QAA Subject Benchmark statement for PIR will be undergoing a review in 2022.
Best of the summer - 3 September 2021
Juliet Dryden brings you a round up of the best podcasts and readings on IR-related summer news.