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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Call for contributions for an edited volume on Gender and Elections in Europe (from us @cerifowler.bsky.social @jess-smith.bsky.social @rosieshorrocks.bsky.social). Please submit suggested chapters to genelectnetwork@gmail.com . Deadline is 30th October!

Gender and Elections in Europe: New Directions in Research

This edited volume aims to set a new research agenda for the study of gender and elections in the UK and Europe. Contributors will be invited to identify emerging research questions, reflect on conceptual and methodological developments, and consider how the study of gender and elections can respond to changing political contexts. The volume is intended to create space for the kinds of broader reflection that journal articles rarely accommodate, but which are essential for shaping the field's future direction. Chapters need not take the form of full empirical papers; the volume will also accommodate more theoretical or reflective pieces, case studies of individual countries or elections, and methods-focused contributions.

The field has expanded rapidly in recent years, particularly beyond the United States, yet no dedicated edited collection has focused specifically on gender and elections in the UK and Europe. This volume addresses that gap by bringing together scholars to reflect on the current state of the field and to identify the most important questions, approaches, and challenges for future research. The volume seeks contributions from researchers who use both qualitative and/or quantitative approaches to study any aspect of gender and elections.

This project is especially timely. Across Europe, women's presence in electoral politics has grown, but this progress has unfolded alongside persistent inequalities, new forms of resistance, and broader backlash against gender equality. At the same time, scholars are developing new methods, data, and theoretical perspectives for studying gender and elections. This volume offers contributors an opportunity not only to assess what has been learned so far, but also to consider where the field should go next.

Chapters can be co-authored or single authored. We are happy to help develop ideas for chapters with contributors after the initial submission.

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Lotte Hargrave @lottehargrave.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Then @cerifowler.bsky.social is presenting our ongoing work on how survey non-response varies by what is being asked about, how we ask it, and who answers We find that who says DK, and to what/when, is very much non-random, which matters given we all tend to just drop the DKs from our analyses

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Lotte Hargrave @lottehargrave.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

First, bright and early after the dance party, @jess-smith.bsky.social is presenting our ongoing systematic review examine what the literature tells us about gender bias in candidate evaluations (Preview: “null” and “positive” results are more common in experiments than in observational work…)

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Ceri Fowler @cerifowler.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Very excited to be at #ECPG until Wednesday! If you're also here, do check out the incredible Elections, Parties, and Voters section I'm co-chairing with @gefjonoff.bsky.social @liranharsgor.bsky.social @rosieshorrocks.bsky.social and @jess-smith.bsky.social ! ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

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Elections, Parties and Voters

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Dr. Hannah Bunting @hannahbunting.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For the first time, I've released a local elections projection using The Elections Centre data. You can read the full analysis here and I'll add some snippets in this thread 👇 electionscentre.uk/2026-local-e...

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2026 Local elections projection: three methods of forecasting the outcome show different benchmarks for party performance

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Anna Sanders @annasanders.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🚨 Just over two weeks left to submit your abstracts! We're hosting the 2nd Workshop for scholars of Elections, Public Opinion and Parties (EPOP) based in the North of the UK. 🏛️University of York, 8-9 June 2026. Theme: Inequality, Authoritarianism and the Future of Liberal Democracy Info below 👇

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Call for papers- Inequality, Authoritarianism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy

Call for papers: Inequality, Authoritarianism, and the Future of Liberal Democracy University of York, 8-9 June 2026 The workshop, supported by the Elections, Public Opinion and Parties’ (EPOP) Anth...

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EPOP @psaepop.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The call for papers for #EPOP2026 in Liverpool (17–19 September) is now open! We welcome submissions across all areas of research on elections, public opinion and parties. Deadline: 26 April Submit your proposals here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/politics/eve... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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Gender and Inequalities Centre at Southampton @gain-centre.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for an engaging discussion on the Challenges of Studying Gender and Inequalities in the 21st Century! 🎉 We are especially grateful to the speakers @elizabethjevans.bsky.social @charlie-walker.bsky.social, Dr Maria Villares-Varela & Dr Valentina Tonei.

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Politics & Gender @politicsgenderj.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

In Memoriam Mala Htun (1969-2025) Mala Htun made a major impact on the study of women, gender, and politics as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and advocate. To honor her contributions, we have ungated access to her articles until the end of February 2025. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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In Memoriam

Welcome to Cambridge Core

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Gender and Inequalities Centre at Southampton @gain-centre.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

🚨We are so excited to announce that we are hosting the PSA Women & Politics @psawomenpol.bsky.social 2025 Annual Conference here in 📍Southampton! The conference, Troubled Times: Gender and Politics in the 21st Century, will be held from 📅 17 to 18 June! More details are in the CFP linked below.

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European Journal of Politics and Gender @ejpgjournal.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Stunning 🎥 summary (Spanish 🇪🇸 with 🇬🇧 subtitles) of @atiradocastro.bsky.social & @bcaihuelas.bsky.social's EJPG research on the gender gap in the responsiveness of political elites doi.org/10.1332/2515... @bupjournals.bsky.social

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Ceri Fowler @cerifowler.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Might I politely say that this would be a good moment for anyone who runs a big social or election study to give some serious thought to including a battery of Qs on attitudes to feminism/gender roles? We have some great questions on sexism/household gender roles but need more imho (unsurprisingly!)

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Jessica C. Smith @jess-smith.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Our new Gender and Inequalities (GAIN) Centre at @sotonpolitics.bsky.social is officially up and running! 🎉 So excited to be running this with my brilliant colleagues @elizabethjevans.bsky.social and @emiliabelknap.bsky.social Keep an eye out for more to come! 👇

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Politics & Gender @politicsgenderj.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

📢 New #PAG20 Book Review 📚 @anacweeks.bsky.social reviews 'Women, Men, and Elections' by Rosalind Shorrocks. The book explores how gendered policy preferences can explain gender gaps in voting. gendersky polisky buff.ly/411zJaj

Bookcover for "Women, Men, and Elections: Policy Supply and Gendered Voting Behaviour in Western Democracies" by Rosalind Shorrocks.

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Carl Henrik Knutsen @chknutsen.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Democracy researchers please take note, and tell relevant colleagues: The Dep. of Pol. Sci. in Gothenburg is hiring a new Director for the V-Dem Institute. The Director will also serve as permanent (tenured) member of the Dep., with reduced teaching responsibilities during their tenure as Director.

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European Journal of Politics and Gender @ejpgjournal.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Is there a gender age gap in support for the far-right? 🚻 🗳️ Not as much as we thought! @gefjonoff.bsky.social & colleagues use cross-national data to show that the far-right gender gap is non-existent among some age cohorts Check out the ✨FREE ACCESS✨paper here: buff.ly/4gIsLLS

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Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

*Attention PhD students and Early Career Researchers* - Call for papers! With support from @ukandeu.bsky.social I will be hosting a workshop event for PhDs and ECRs on April 23rd, just after Easter. A chance to present in a supportive environment & meet new colleagues. Details attached

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 07/02/2025

Hello, Bluesky! ☀️ We fund frontier research in Europe—bold ideas, unexpected discoveries and science that shapes the future. So it’s only fitting we’ve landed here. Sorry for being late. Follow us for updates on ERC funding, research policy, and our grantees' discoveries.

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

🚨 Postdoc Fellow at LSE in Political Behaviour 🚨 We're hiring a 2-3 year postdoc fellow at the LSE to join our great department (with some teaching in political behaviour and comparative European or EU politics) Please spread the word and reach out with questions! jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...

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LSE Fellow in Political Behaviour

LSE Fellow in Political Behaviour, , LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university <p style="text-align: cen...

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Lucy Barnes @lucy-barnes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

New paper! Do the (British) public believe there’s a trade-off btwn economic growth and protecting the environment? Does this belief matter for which they prioritise? Not strongly, and no. Environmental protection remains a priority even with costs to growth authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...

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ScienceDirect.com | Science, health and medical journals, full text articles and books.

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Ruben Mathisen @rubenmathisen.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

New Working Paper: Teenage boys and girls in Norway are more ideologically polarized than ever. Using data for 130,000 high-schoolers over 34 years, I find that a surge in anti-feminism among boys is driving much of the recent trend.📈 Read: osf.io/preprints/os... Findings 🧵👇

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Lusine Grigoryan @grigolus.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

❗2-year postdoc at the University of York❗ I am looking for a postdoc for my ERC-funded project “The many faces of prejudice: the “what”, the “why”, and the “how” of inferences we make from membership in social groups”. To learn more and apply (by Jan 13): jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese... #psychjobs

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Next, Marta Antonetti on the 'villian effect' of right wing women leaders mobilising women voters

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

And now one of our directors @jess-smith.bsky.social on a paper on motherhood penalties and fatherhood bonuses in running for office (with @anacweeks.bsky.social and Susan Franceschet)

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Now a group presentation of their paper on gendered abuse in local elections with the dream team of @hannahrphill.bsky.social, Ziyu Deng and Roasrio Grima Algora on a project at @blavatnikschool.bsky.social

Three people giving an academic presentation

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Kicking off our second day is @chrisbutlerpol.bsky.social on whether women politicians are less supportive of conflictual political styles

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Finishing off our panel this afternoon is @bertous.bsky.social on dating preferences and conservative backlash

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Another co-convener @jess-smith.bsky.social presenting work on women as the trusted politician

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Jessica C. Smith @jess-smith.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

In a festive Oxford to run @genelectnet.bsky.social Annual Workshop on Gender and Elections with @cerifowler.bsky.social and @rosieshorrocks.bsky.social

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

One of our co-convenors @cerifowler.bsky.social currently presenting on work Gender Gaps in the 2024 UK General Election with @profrosiecamp.bsky.social @rosieshorrocks.bsky.social and @annasanders.bsky.social

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Excited to be kicking off our Annual Gender and Elections workshop at St Hildas @ox.ac.uk this afternoon

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Department of Political Science, University of Oslo @statsvitenskap.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Come and join us! We are recruiting a researcher (with PhD) for a three-year position as part of the EU-funded Horizon Europe Consortium "Sustainable Public Administration in Modern Democracies" (SUPA) - PI Yves Steinebach. The application deadline is 16 December 2024.

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Researcher position in political science (three years) (271092) | University of Oslo

Job title: Researcher position in political science (three years) (271092), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2024

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Rikki Dean @rikkidean.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Lasy day to apply. The deadline for this is tomorrow, 22 November.

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King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership @giwlkings.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

NEW: The UK voter gender gap has shifted across party lines Read the full article by @profrosiecamp.bsky.social, @cerifowler.bsky.social, Anna Sanders and Rosalind Shorrocks in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social : onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... 🧵⬇️

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Good news, we have extended our call for papers deadline to Friday 22nd Nov. 🎉 Send us your papers! 📝👇

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Good news, we have extended our call for papers deadline to Friday 22nd Nov. 🎉 Send us your papers! 📝👇

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

🚨 New Publication from two of our convenors and one of our members reflecting on gender in the 2024 UK Election. 🎉 Check it out 👇

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PSA Women and Politics Specialist Group @psawomenpol.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

🚀 Call for Applications! Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Programme 📅 Jan 23-24, 2025, PSA Offices, London A unique mentoring opportunity for women MCRs 🎓 Tackling challenges like balancing roles, publication & grant strategies, and career ambition 🗓️ Deadline: Nov 25, 2024 shorturl.at/bKV8a

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Call for Applications: Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Programme by PSA Women & Politics Specialist Group

The Mid-Career Researcher (MCR) Mentoring Programme tailored specifically to the needs of women in academia following a research track. This is a PSA-supported initiative that responds to a critica…

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Elizabeth Evans @elizabethjevans.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Very handy @ejpgjournal.bsky.social Ed's collection on diversity and representation including me and @stefaniereher.bsky.social on disabled women's experiences of political recruitment bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/subject/Edit...

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Ralph Scott @ralphscott.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This looks excellent - deadline is tomorrow!

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Politics & Gender @politicsgenderj.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

📣Announcement📣 Politics & Gender Conference 2025 A conference celebrating 20 years of P&G for scholars working on all aspects of women, gender, & politics. 📅 May 28-29, 2025 📍 Rutgers University CFP: mlkrook.org/PAGC_CFP_202... Website: www.pagconference.org Submit: forms.gle/nc6ZpaEX7qnz...

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Call for Participation

Dates May 28-29, 2025 (with graduate student pre-conference reception on May 27) Location Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Contact pag@apsanet.org Conference Website http://pagcon...

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

📢 Call for Papers! GenElect Annual Workshop on Gender & Elections 📅 Dec 16-17, 2024 📍 St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Seeking papers on topics like voter biases, intersectionality, new methods, & gendered campaigns. Works in progress welcomed! 🗓️ Deadline: Nov 20 💌 forms.gle/6gLTyymc9EKr...

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GenElect Annual Workshop

Oxford 16th-17th December

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GenElect Network @genelectnet.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

🎓✨Here’s your starter pack for experts on gender and its intersections in elections, public opinion, political parties, and the women in the EPOP discipline. 💡📚 Nominate yourself and others! 📣 📣 go.bsky.app/HC7Pvbd

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