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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

📢Last Call for Applications📢 It's not too late yet to send us your application for joining our team as committee member responsible for events. The deadline is tomorrow, just follow the link: www.psa.ac.uk/psa-ecn-comm... 📅Deadline: 17 August 2026

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Join the PSA ECN Committee to lead on our events! - Political Studies Association

The Early Career Network committee is seeking a motivated colleague to join the team in this volunteer role. Whilst we very much work collaboratively, we’re looking for someone to take the lead on p...

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📢Application Deadline Approaching 📢 7 days left to send us your application. It's not only a great opportunity for professional development, it will also give you the chance to shape the core activities of the ECN for the next two years. Don't be shy, just apply! 📅 Deadline: 17 August 2026

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎉🎉🎉Best Papers Awarded🎉🎉🎉 Our jury has selected four papers from #ECN26 online conference ("Reshaping Political Studies") for the Best Papers Award. We congratulate @alexanderjrobinson.bsky.social, Krishanu Bhargav Neog, Gah-Kai Leung and Rabia Gizem Senoglu for their brilliant papers! /1

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📢📢📢NEW OPPORTUNITY📢📢📢 We are looking for a new member for the ECN committee! If you are interested in planning and organising our events (such as workshops, conferences, seminars), send us your application! 📅 Deadline: 17 August 2026 More details: www.psa.ac.uk/psa-ecn-comm...

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We just concluded our Annual Conference #ECN2026. Interesting topics and fascinating discussions! Many thanks to all of our presenters, @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and chairs for their hard work. We would also extend our thanks to our sponsors for the prizes, which we will announce shortly.

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Brilliant opportunity for Early Career Researchers! 👇

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Check out our programme and register! 👇

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Check out our amazing conference line-up. You can still register for tomorrow's ECN online conference! Our amazing presenters will cover topics such as Trump's relationship to Evangelicals, AI and climate resilience and political leaders use of selfies. www.psa.ac.uk/event/ecn2026/ #PSA #ECN2026

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ECN Annual Conference 2026 - Political Studies Association

ECN Annual Conference: Reshaping Political Studies Tuesday 7 July 2026, Online Welcome to the Political Studies Association Early Career Network’s (ECN) annual online conference for 2026, focused on t...

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Only four days left until our conference goes online! There is stille time to register 👇

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Quick reminder, don't forget to register to this year's ECN Annual Conference. Under the theme "Reshaping Political Studies", we have amazing presentations lined up! 📆 7 July 2026, online ➡️ Open to UK & international scholars. Full details, programme and booking online. www.psa.ac.uk/event/ecn2026/

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Amazing opportunity for ECR and PhD students: If you work on environmental politics, this workshop is for you! 👇👇👇

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Our colleagues at the @psaenvironmental.bsky.social specialist group have a fantastic opportunity for Early Career Academics working on environmental politics 🍃 to receive specialist feedback on their research. Details below ⬇️

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Register for our upcoming Annual Conference! Our conference will be fully online and take place on the 7th July. We are looking forward to four panels with 17 papers. More information and registration: www.psa.ac.uk/event/ecn2026/

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

You would like to receive some constructive feedback on your PhD topic or postdoc project plans? You have an exciting paper you would like to share and present? Then don't forget to apply and miss the deadline! Just 4.5 days left to make your submission for the upcoming ECN Annual Conference! 👇

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️ Congratulations to Martina Zago, University of British Columbia, as joint winner of the Sir Ernest Barker Prize for an outstanding dissertation on political theory ➡️ buff.ly/VftoDJn #Politics #InternationalRelations #Prizes

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PSA Academic Prize Dissertation Winners 2025-26 - Political Studies Association

We are delighted to announce this year’s winners – please join us in congratulating their success! The PSA is proud to highlight the exceptional work of our members and showcase the excellence and…

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️ Congratulations to Ricky Zici Li, University of Warwick @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, as joint winner of the Sir Ernest Barker Prize for an outstanding dissertation on political theory. buff.ly/VftoDJn

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️ Congratulations to Guillermo Alonso Simón @galonsosimon.bsky.social , University of Warwick @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, as winner of the Government & Public Administration Prize for an outstanding dissertation in this field. ➡️ buff.ly/VftoDJn #Politics #PIR

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️ Congratulations to John Helferich, University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk, as joint winner of the Shirin M. Rai Prize for an outstanding dissertation on #InternationalRelations ➡️ buff.ly/VftoDJn #Politics #PoliticalStudies #PIR #Prizes

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️Congratulations to Sabrina Ahmed, University of East Anglia @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social as winner of the Elizabeth Wiskemann Prize for an outstanding dissertation on the study of #inequality and #SocialJustice ➡️ buff.ly/VftoDJn #Politics #InternationalRelations

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️ Congratulations to Tobias Schillings, University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk, winner of the Prize for Comparative #Politics for an outstanding dissertation on 'The Political #Economy of Universal #Healthcare: A Global Comparative Perspective' ➡️ buff.ly/VftoDJn

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️ Congratulations to Lucas Paulo da Silva @lucas-p-dasilva.bsky.social, Universität Zürich @foeg.bsky.social as winner of the McDougall Trust Prize for an outstanding dissertation on #elections, electoral systems & representation ➡️ buff.ly/VftoDJn #Politics #PIR

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

*PSA Dissertation Prize Winner* 🏆️ Congratulations to Veronica Barfucci @veronicabarfucci.bsky.social, University of Warwick @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social as joint winner of the Shirin M. Rai Prize for an outstanding dissertation on #InternationalRelations ➡️ buff.ly/VftoDJn #Politics #PIR

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📣Call for Papers 📄 We are currently seeking submissions for the ECN’s online Annual Conference: “Reshaping Political Studies” on 7 July 2026. This is a perfect opportunity to present your research and enhance your presentation skills! 📅Submit your abstract by 7 June Full details ⬇️ buff.ly/QBm1pIx

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ECN Annual Conference 2026 - Political Studies Association

ECN Annual Conference: Reshaping Political Studies Tuesday 7 July 2026, Online CALL FOR PAPERS The PSA’s Early Career Network is seeking submissions from international doctoral researchers and Early C...

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Nominations for the Elizabeth Wiskemann Dissertation Prize 🏆 for the best doctoral dissertation on the study of (in)equality & social justice are open for 1 more week! You can either self-nominate or a senior colleague can put your name forwards. 📅 Submit your nomination by 23.59 (GMT), 29 April

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Academic Prizes - Political Studies Association

Dissertation Prizes Nominations are invited for the Elizabeth Wiskemann Dissertation Prize for the study of (in)equality and social justice. Deadline: 29 April, 23:59 (GMT) Details and nomination form...

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The last day of the #PSA26 conference is approaching: If you want to catch us, you should definitely come to the TLN roundtable 'Teaching and Learning Network Roundtable: Skills, Rewards & Recognition'. It starts at 11:30 am tomorrow and takes place in the Examination Schools (Room 9). See you then!

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Don't forget to join us for the roundtable discussion on the academic job market in politics where the new report by @lawrencemckay.bsky.social, @ralphscott.bsky.social and @williamlallen.bsky.social will be launched. The #PSA26 event starts 12:30 at the East School (Examination Schools). /1

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

If you are currently planning tomorrow's #PSA26 conference day, consider joining us for two exciting events: Meet the editors (11:30-12:30) and our job market roundtable (12:30-13:30). Both take place in the "Examination Schools – East School", so you don't even need to switch the venue. /1

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Don't miss our speed mentoring! It will start in about one hour.

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If you don't have any plans for the evening after the first #PSA26 conference day, or you would just like to meet other Early Career Researchers and PhD students, join us for our social event on Monday in the The Lighthouse pub from 18:30 to 20:00. You can meet our team & network! See you tomorrow!

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

You just arrived in Oxford for the #PSA26 and put together your itinerary for your conference days? If you are just starting your PhD journey or thinking about starting it, we suggest popping in to our speed mentoring (Monday, 11:30-12:30) where you can get advice from our seasoned academics. /1

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PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

CfP "Italy under Giorgia Meloni: A ‘Vanguard’ in the Management of Migration and Security Challenges?" (LSE, 15 May) Submission deadline: 27 March 2026

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

#PSA26 Annual Conference - NEXT WEEK in Oxford The programme includes a wide range of panels and events for delegates Including PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social at PSA26 #EarlyCareerResearchers #ECR #PhD #Students

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

12 days to go until the #PSA26 starts. @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and we prepared some exciting events for early career researchers & political science students. If you want to have a break from the conference hustle and bustle in Oxford, @williamlallen.bsky.social created a really handy map 👇

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Big shout-out to the speakers of our #IWD26 event. The discussions on the meaning of being a women in academia, the visibility of identity politics and the necessity of cross-contextual and multidisciplinary approaches to have a holistic understanding of politics were interesting and insightful. /1

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Don't miss the opportunity! Our #IWD26 online seminar starts in 65 min, featuring Dr Kenyon from the Canterbury Christmas Church University, Dr Baker from the University of Hull, the discussion is chaired by ECN committee member Dr Samarakoon. 👇

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

There is still time! Register for our seminar, it is going to be a very interesting event. #IWD2026

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Final week to register for our International Women's Day Seminar! Information about the event and registration are available here: www.psa.ac.uk/event/ecniwd...

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🚨ECN Event Incoming🚨 Celebrate with us International Women's Day! Prof. Catherine Baker and Dr. Kenyon will showcase the research and career journeys of women. 🖥️ Where – Online 🕐 When – Tue, 3/3/26 at 10.00 am ℹ️ What – More info: tinyurl.com/4sxfehrj 📝 How – Register: tinyurl.com/284f7ybz

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🚨ECN Event Tomorrow!🚨 The ECN is excited to hold the first of its online Writing Retreats tomorrow. Bring along any form of academic writing you are currently working on for some structured writing time in a supportive environment! 🖥️ Where – Online 🕐 When - Thursday 22 January at 09.00am

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Don't forget to join us this Thursday for our first event this academic year! More info at: shorturl.fm/CLK4T @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🚨 Event Alert! One week to go!🚨 Join us for a roundtable on how PhD researchers and ECRs adapt & thrive amid funding cuts, precarity & shifting expectations. Registration available via member mailed newsletter. 🖥️ Where – Online 🕐 When - Thursday 20 November at 12.00 GMT

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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PSA Political Psychology Specialist Group @psapolpsychology.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

There is still time to register for today's (12:00) online Political Psychology seminar in which @stefaniereher.bsky.social is presenting work on public perceptions of politicians with mental health problems: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e51a98...

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Political Studies Review @psrjournal.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🚨Call for Papers!🚨 Special Issue in Political Studies Review: Understanding Populism in East and Southeast Asia journals.sagepub.com/page/psw/cal... We look forward to your contributions to this important and timely Special Issue!! @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

ECN Community Update! We’re excited to introduce the new PSA Early Career Network Committee! www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g... Stay tuned for our new activities, including our ECN sessions at the next PSA Annual Conference. You can connect with us on: E/X: ecn@psa.ac.uk BlueSky: @psaecn.bsky.social

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Early Career Network | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

About the Early Career NetworkThe PSA is delighted to welcome the new members of the ECN committee who took up their roles in September 2025. Angeliki, Aruni, Leah and Sebastian join Mike Bolt, who is...

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