PSA Political Thought Specialist Group

PSA Political Thought Specialist Group

@psapolthought.bsky.social

Political Thought specialist group of the UK Political Studies Association. Convenors: Simon Choat & Michael Keary. Become a member: https://www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-groups/political-thought

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Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

Very happy to share this on behalf of @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social Our 2nd workshop in a row & such an interesting topic! Please submit a proposal or share with others who might want to @biapt.bsky.social @psapolthought.bsky.social @rebeccabuxton.bsky.social @ecpr.bsky.social @jowolff.bsky.social

Lisa Herzog@lisamherzog.bsky.social

PPE Methods workshop - in Trieste - June 1-4. If the topic doesn't suffice to convince you, maybe the combination of place and time does? All details here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

ecpr.euMethods of PPE: How to theorize the intersection of politics, philosophy and economicsEuropean Consortium for Political Research

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Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

Hi folks. You now have until November 4th to submit a paper/panel to the 'political philosophy' section at the biennial IPSA conference in Rome (07/27). We're trying to make it the biggest ever pol-phi IPSA conference, and already have lots of fun things planned... wc2027.ipsa.org/wc/submit-pa...

wc2027.ipsa.orgSubmit a PaperCovered in this section: Key Dates Rules for Participation Guidelines for paper proposals Submit or revise a paper proposal Guidelines for full papers Paper Proposal Key Dates 08 SEP 2026 Call for Pap...

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Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

Do have you a political theory/philosophy book manuscript? Would you like a one-day workshop dedicated to it in Spring 2027? If so, Bristol is here for you, and as promised a while ago, here's the very short form you need to fill in between now and roughly 4 weeks time: forms.gle/uCvi7sMMT7kW...

forms.gleThe Bristol Political Philosophy Manuscript Workshop 2027The Bristol Political Philosophy group will be hosting its first manuscript workshop in 2027. This will give scholars who are currently preparing a book manuscript a chance to engage in a day-long wor...

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Political Studies Association
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

#PSA27 Call for Papers 📢 Paper & panel proposals invited for the PSA27 Annual Conference at the University of Hull, 22-24 March 2027. 📆 CfP Deadline 12 October 2026 🌎️ Conference theme: 'Seismic Politics – impacts and responses from the global to the local'

buff.lyPSA27 Annual Conference - Political Studies AssociationJoin 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…

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Global Theory Forum
@globaltheoryldn.bsky.social

We are inviting applications for 2027 convenor positions: forms.gle/3Wy8JXBEyV8o..., closing 5th October. Convenors help organise our working group sessions, Summer Symposia, and workshops with journals. We particularly encourage applications from those underrepresented in the profession.

forms.gleGlobal Theory Forum - Call for Convenors 2026/2027This form closes on the 5th October. We expect to be able to get back to you within two weeks but feel free to contact us at globaltheoryforum@gmail.com should you have any questions. FYI, this form...

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Luke Lavender
@lukelavender.bsky.social

An excellent chance for any ECR London-Based theory folks, please note the deadline is the 5th of October and we are strongly encouraging applications from those underpresented in the field! @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social @lassethomassen.bsky.social @qmulsse.bsky.social @psapolthought.bsky.social

Global Theory Forum@globaltheoryldn.bsky.social

We are inviting applications for 2027 convenor positions: forms.gle/3Wy8JXBEyV8o..., closing 5th October. Convenors help organise our working group sessions, Summer Symposia, and workshops with journals. We particularly encourage applications from those underrepresented in the profession.

forms.gleGlobal Theory Forum - Call for Convenors 2026/2027This form closes on the 5th October. We expect to be able to get back to you within two weeks but feel free to contact us at globaltheoryforum@gmail.com should you have any questions. FYI, this form...

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Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

7 days now until I get 2 announce the winner & runner-up of this year's Onora O'Neill Political Theory prize at our political theory plenary @ecpr.bsky.social in Krakow. Had the pleasure of telling Onora herself yesterday & happy 2 say that she is very happy indeed. But who do you think it will be?

PSA Political Thought Specialist Group reposted

Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

Interested in organising a political philosophy panel at the IPSA biennial conference in Rome '27? If so, why not propose an open/closed panel here: wc2027.ipsa.org/wc/submit-pa... & put down @ipsa-rc31.bsky.social in the form when doing so. Will be a veritable festival of ideas in the eternal city.

wc2027.ipsa.orgSubmit a PanelCovered in this section: Key Dates Rules for Participation Guidelines for panel proposals Submit a panel proposal Panel Proposal Key Dates 08 JUL 2026 Call for Panels Opens 26 AUG 2026 Deadline to Sub...
PSA Political Thought Specialist Group
@psapolthought.bsky.social

Exeter has a very strong tradition of political theory and some world-class theorists, and as a group we unconditionally condemn the university's plans for job cuts. You can find the petition against threatened redundancies at Exeter here: exeterucu.wordpress.com/sign-the-pet...

exeterucu.wordpress.comSign the PetitionSign the Petition at Change.org We, the Exeter University and College Union, condemn the announcement by the University of Exeter of a sweeping programme of job cuts that places well over 500 staff…

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Political Studies Association
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

*PSA New Trustees* Welcome to Dr Simon Choat, Kingston University, Dr Roula Nezi, University of Surrey and Prof. Nicholas Allen, Royal Holloway University of London, appointed for a second term. buff.ly/MYfOomS @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social

buff.lyPSA Welcomes its new Trustees! - Political Studies AssociationWe are delighted to welcome our new trustees to the PSA Executive Committee. Dr Simon Choat, Kingston University, and Dr Roula Nezi, University of Surrey joined the Executive Committee with effect…

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Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

Very happy to promote this event in Tokyo in October & even happier to be taking part! www.waseda.jp/fpse/winpec/... Will be the 1st of many ventures by the now thoroughly revitalised @ipsa-rc31.bsky.social that I'm lucky enough to co-lead with @humeiraiqtidar.bsky.social...

waseda.jpCFP: IPSA RC31 Political Philosophy Methodology Workshop 2026, Waseda UniversityCo-organizers  IPSA Research Committee 31 (Political Philosophy) and the Waseda Institute of Political Economy, Waseda University   Worksho...
PSA Political Thought Specialist Group
@psapolthought.bsky.social

www.associationforpoliticalthought.ac.uk/biapt-prizes... Nominations are invited for two prizes: The BIAPT Early-Career Prize 2026: The BIAPT Mid-Career Prize 2026 Deadline for nominations is 22nd May 2026.

associationforpoliticalthought.ac.ukBIAPT Prizes 2026: call for nominations - BIAPTBritain and Ireland Association for Political Thought Prizes Nominations are invited for two prizes: The BIAPT Early-Career Prize 2026 Open to political theorists within eight years of award of their ...

PSA Political Thought Specialist Group reposted

Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

IN, FOR, and WITH the public 🎉Extra thanks from me to @georgeboss.bsky.social for doing the hard graft on this from start to finish! Looking forward very much to seeing where the debate goes next...@ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social @biapt.bsky.social @ipsa-rc31.bsky.social @psapolthought.bsky.social

George Boss@georgeboss.bsky.social

Our issue on Public Political Philosophy is out in the world! tinyurl.com/PublicPolPhilo We asked about the gap between political philosophy and everyday politics: why it’s there, how to close it, whether we ought to. The answers were engaging, rigorous, exciting, often surprising. Do take a look!

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Political Studies Association
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

🩵 Thanks again to everyone who joined us in Oxford for #PSA26. We would love to hear your feedback! ➡️ Please share your thoughts and suggestions for future conferences by completing the short feedback form that all delegates were emailed. 📆 Deadline for feedback 17 April.

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Political Studies Association
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

*PSA News* 📢 Job Prospects in Politics - a new report for the PSA. We are pleased to share this article by Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social about the new job market report for the PSA. ➡️ Read article

buff.lyJob Prospects in Politics – new report for the PSA - Political Studies AssociationA new report for the Political Studies Association, shared exclusively with Research Professional News ahead of its publication on 31 March at PSA26 Annual Conference, analyses trends in politics…
PSA Political Thought Specialist Group
@psapolthought.bsky.social

Very happy to be able to sponsor this using funds from the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Excellence & Impact Fund - thanks to all who took part, Lord Parekh for chairing, and Thom for organising

Thom Brooks@thombrooks.bsky.social

Great to host a panel on the impact of political theory chaired by Lord Parekh in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk and sponsored by the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Engaging discussions and wonderful workshop.

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Jonathan Floyd
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social

Deadline extended for this very interesting workshop on the designing of political theory curricula: philevents.org/event/show/1... Hosted by @drsvg.bsky.social & others @yorkuniversity.bsky.social. Should b of interest 2 @biapt.bsky.social @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social @psapolthought.bsky.social etc

philevents.orgTPTN Workshop: Designing Political Theory CurriculaAn important part of teaching political theory and philosophy involves the designing of curricula, programmes and modules. However, in doing so, political theorists may face any number of challenges a...

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BJPIR
@bjpir.bsky.social

📣 New Editors for BJPIR - Call for Expression of Interest @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social is inviting expressions of interest for the next editorial team of the British Journal of Politics and International Relations (#BJPIR). For more information: buff.ly/L1rYEJg

psa.ac.ukNew Editors for BJPIR- Call for Expression of Interest - Political Studies AssociationShape the future of BJPIR – Call for new editorial team The Political Studies Association (PSA) is inviting expressions of interest for the next editorial team of the British Journal of Politics and…
PSA Political Thought Specialist Group
@psapolthought.bsky.social

Job alert! Loughborough University is advertising a three-year Research Associate position in Political Theory as part of the Leverhulme Trust-funded project, ‘The Right to Liveability: An Ethical Assessment’ (managed by Dr. Guy Aitchison). Details here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQW886/r...

jobs.ac.ukResearch Associate in Political Theory at Loughborough UniversityExplore an exciting academic career as a Research Associate in Political Theory. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

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Britain and Ireland Association for Political Thought
@biapt.bsky.social

We are delighted to invite nominations (including self-nominations) for the 2026 BIAPT Early-Career and Mid-Career prizes! The deadline for nominations is May 22nd. Full details are below 👇 www.associationforpoliticalthought.ac.uk/biapt-prizes...

associationforpoliticalthought.ac.ukBIAPT Prizes 2026: call for nominations - BIAPTBritain and Ireland Association for Political Thought Prizes Nominations are invited for two prizes: The BIAPT Early-Career Prize 2026 Open to political theorists within eight years of award of their ...

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Global Theory Forum
@globaltheoryldn.bsky.social

We are extending our CfP for the Spring Symposium by one week to 17th March. This is a great opportunity to discuss your work with a senior discussant and there is no need to write a full paper. Submit here: forms.gle/EYoenyfo9KAY...

eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.comGlobal Theory Forum Spring Symposium 2026 Abstract SubmissionThis form is for submitting your abstract for the Global Theory Forum Spring Symposium taking place on 27th April 2026 at UCL. Abstracts should be no longer than 150 words. Please submit your abstract...
Global Theory Forum@globaltheoryldn.bsky.social

We are delighted to announce the CfP for our Spring Symposium on 27th April at UCL! More info here - including the link to submit your abstract by 9th March: www.globaltheoryforum.co.uk/spring-sympo...

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Duncan Bell
@duncanbell.bsky.social

POST-DOC! 3-year job in history of political thought / visual culture / art history Department of Politics & International Studies University of Cambridge @thecambridgeschool.bsky.social www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/54724/

jobs.cam.ac.ukResearch Associate (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of CambridgeResearch Associate (Fixed Term) in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge.