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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Just about one week left to submit your paper proposals for #PSA27 at the University of Hull. The annual conference is a great opportunity for early career academics to get constructive feedback for your ideas and to network. 📆 Deadline: 12 October 2026 Link: www.psa.ac.uk/conference/p...

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PSA27 Annual Conference - Political Studies Association

Join us in Hull for PSA27 to discuss Seismic Politics – impacts and responses from the global to the local “PSA [conference] was really great. It gave much-needed exposure to interact with like-minded...

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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

We would also like to thank @manchesterup.bsky.social, @princetonupress.bsky.social and @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social for sponsoring the prizes for our award winners! You want to know more about this year's conference? Look out for our upcoming #ECN26 blog post. 2/2

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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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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If your research speaks to the themes of methodological innovation, governance and defence, technology and digital politics, climate politics, or gender and politics we would especially like to hear from you! @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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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

If you have a bit of time on your hand, come earlier and join us for our meet the editors event, it starts in about 15 min at the same place! If you can't make it, feel free to download the job market report 👇. 2/2 www.psa.ac.uk/resources/ac...

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Academic Job Market Trends in Politics and International Relations - Political Studies Association

Academic Job Market Trends in Politics and International Relations: Evidence from the UK, 2012-25 Authored by: Dr Ralph Scott, Dr Lawrence McKay, and Dr William Allen Read the full report here Execu...

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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

We would like to thank the editors, the authors of the job market report as well as the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social for their contributions and support! 4/4

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

While both events are particularly interesting for early career researchers as well as prospective and current PhD students, the job market roundtable is going to be interesting for any political scientist working in a UK Higher Education institution. /3

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

The first event will address questions about how to publish, and get your manuscripts ready for submission. The second event will discuss the results of the job market report (in political science), the authors will elaborate on their results and the wider implications. /2

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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

We would like to thank our mentors and @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social in advance to make this event possible. See you tomorrow in Oxford! 3/3

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

If you're in the middle of your PhD, about to finish or you just completed it, our speed mentoring's also the right choice for you. You can discuss all your post-doc questions with our mentors. The speed mentoring of #PSA26 takes place at the Examination Schools – North School (Conference Hub). /2

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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

For anyone who missed this event (or for participants who would like to know more about ECN workshops, seminars, panels etc), we will have a presence at the #PSA26 in Oxford and host a range of exciting events for Early Career Researchers and Academics. We hope to see you then! 3/3

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

Thanks to our speakers, Dr Kanyon and Dr Baker (@richmondbridge.bsky.social), for sharing their experiences and reflections, as well as Dr Samarakoon for chairing this #IWD26 event and the Political Studies Association (@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social) for their support. /2

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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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