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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The social events drew even bigger crowds and allowed conference participants to chat, meet new people and friends, and connect with the community.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Overall, we had 1460 registered conference participants from 305 universities/institutions and 43 countries. Panels were well attended, with an average of 26 people per panel (median = 20).

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We received 2519 paper (and 105 symposium) submissions, of which we were able to accept two thirds. The program featured 272 normal panels, 6 EPSS roundtables/showcase panels, 6 agenda-setting panels, 5 lightning rounds and 4 roundtables across 19 sections, as well as 4 pre-conference workshops.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Three weeks ago, the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference took place in Belfast. The enthusiasm, active participation and support from the community made this conference a huge success.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The first ever #EPSS 2026 football games were a great success! Thanks to @charlottekuberka.bsky.social and @vheddesheimer.bsky.social for organizing.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

And now the #EPSS2026 afterparty at Lavery‘s

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Huge turnout at the EPSS reception tonight. Great to see you all!

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The GESIS Klingemann Prize for best CSES scholarship goes to @luanarusso.bsky.social & Paula Schulze Brock Congratulations!

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The David Howell Award for the best paper using CSES data presented at a conference in 2025“ goes to @bcastanho.bsky.social & @albertostefanelli.bsky.social Congratulations!

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The EPSS 2026 Best Book Award goes to Christian Gläßel and Adam Scahrpf. Congratulations! global.oup.com/academic/pro... Thanks to the Book Award committee: @soproksch, @markkayser & Anna Getmansky

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Now in Hall 1A: the EPSS President‘s address by @simonhix.bsky.social and Prize-Giving Ceremony.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#EPSS General Meeting and Prize-giving Ceremony starting now in Hall 1A (ICC). Join us - open to all.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Great conversations and excellent turnout at the Diversity Panel at the EPSS General Conference today.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Also, if you want to watch England-Croatia with a bunch of political scientists, it’s on in Lagan Suite A in the Hilton.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The #EPSS2026 program is amazing because of the hard work of these fabulous people: our section chairs. Join us in thanking them - it shows that EPSS is what it is because everyone is willing to invest time, thought and effort for the community. You are the best! 🙏

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Many thanks to our two outgoing #EPSS Council members - @sopro.bsky.social and @markkayser.bsky.social - and welcome to our two new elected Council members @argohdes.bsky.social and @anjaneundorf.bsky.social!

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing outgoing #EPSS president @sarahobolt.bsky.social, who was not only instrumental to creating EPSS, but also sheparded it so successfully through its first year. And equally huge thanks to incoming EPSS president @simonhix.bsky.social for his fabulous leadership!

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

WELCOME to #EPSS2026 from the EPSS Council!

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ A particularly warm welcome to all those participants that are attending #EPSS for the very first time. We are so happy you are here! A huge thanks to Queens University for sponsoring the first-time attendee reception tonight! 🙏

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

But EPSS is more than political science research - we are also coming together as a community. So come for the science and stay for the social part – from big receptions 🥂 and a diversity lunch 🏳️‍🌈, over walking tours 🏰, a morning run 🏃‍♂️‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️ , and whiskey tastings 🥃, to a late-night after party 💃🕺.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A huge thank you to our section chairs that put in so much thought in effort in putting together this program: 🙏🙏🙏

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🎉🎉🎉 The inaugural EPSS Conference in Belfast is just around the corner! Join us in Belfast from 18th to 20th of June, 2026 🎉🎉 🎉

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Big thank you from the EPSS council members to all of you for your trust & support. EPSS is crucially committed to the needs of its members so don't hesitate to get in touch & get involved. We look forward to seeing you in Belfast in June 2026! /end

EPSS council members (bar Andy Eggers & Mark Kayser)

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

For those in Madrid: Lauren McCann has a desk about Belfast on the ground floor of the University Carlos III of Madrid, Puerta de Toledo building. It's opposite the entrance. Come say hi, learn something new about Belfast And yes, there are free pens! 🖊️✨

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