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Lasse Thomassen
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Professor of Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, Queen Mary University of London; Deputy Director (Training and Cohort Development) LISS DTP

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · 3d
And now also with Paulina Tambakaki, University of Westminster as a discussant!

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · 11d
It's here! @edinburghup.bsky.social

More about the book here: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-derrida...

Reposted by Lasse Thomassen

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Global Theory Forum @globaltheoryldn.bsky.social · 14d
Global Theory Forum's working group sessions return this Thursday at 5pm! Anton Bronfman will present his paper 'Mystifying Possibilities: towards a conceptualization of the diplomatic mystique' with Dr. Alvina Hoffmann from SOAS as discussant. Join us at QMUL Bancroft 1.02.5, followed by the pub!

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · 22d
Beyond the West? Modern Japanese Political Thought as a Resource for Comparative Political Theory 18 March 2026 @qmulsse.bsky.social @theorylab.bsky.social
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Beyond the West?
Modern Japanese Political Thought as a Resource for Comparative Political Theory
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Reposted by Lasse Thomassen, Andrew Bell

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · 26d
☀️ Applications for ESS 2026 are OPEN! ☀️

Join us next summer for the Essex Summer School - intensive courses, expert teaching, and a global research community.

Read more in our January newsletter:
🔗https://bit.ly/49kMfWD

Reposted by Lasse Thomassen

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Global Theory Forum @globaltheoryldn.bsky.social · Jan 6
We are excited to announce that we have four great topics lined up for our Spring Working Groups, beginning on January 29th with Anton Bronfman (Central European University) who is presenting Mystifying Possibilities: Towards a Conceptualization of the Diplomatic Mystique.

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Dec 18
Just out! Representative Institutions and Radical Change symposium in @npsjournal.bsky.social 47:4 with contributions from Lisa Disch, @lawrencehamilton.bsky.social Hamilton and Efthimios Karayiannides read.dukeupress.edu/nps/issue/47/4
Volume 47 Issue 4 | New Political Science | Duke University Press
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Dec 17
Book launch! 25 February @qmulsse.bsky.social launching edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-derrida... @edinburghup.bsky.social Registration link here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
Book launch: Derrida, Deconstruction and Political Theory
Join us for the launch of Lasse Thomassen’s Derrida, Deconstruction and Political Theory
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Dec 6
Deconstruction and Discourse Theory as Method course @essexsummerschool.bsky.social 3-14 August 2026 essexsummerschool.com/courses/ess-...
3J Deconstruction and Discourse Theory as Method – Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Dec 5
Book launch! Engin Isin's The Birth of Sensory Power: Doing Things with Words, Numbers and Neurons @edinburghup.bsky.social with @couldrynick.bsky.social @rachelhumphris.bsky.social @elkeschwarz.bsky.social @cearadau.bsky.social at @qmulsse.bsky.social

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The Birth of Sensory Power - Doing Things with Words, Numbers and Neurons
The Birth of Sensory Power - Doing Things with Words, Numbers and Neurons. A CfSM & (B)OrderS Book Forum
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Nov 17
Fully funded PhD scholarships @qmulsse.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social Doctoral research studentships for 2026 start www.qmul.ac.uk/about/hss/re...
Doctoral Research Studentships - Queen Mary University of London
www.qmul.ac.uk

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Nov 10
Fully funded PhD scholarships from the AHRC. Deadline 1 Dec 2025. Come and work with us at @qmulsse.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social

www.qmul.ac.uk/about/hss/re...
AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards in the Arts and Humanities - Queen Mary University of London
www.qmul.ac.uk

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Nov 4
To paraphrase Stephen Colbert: "I sure miss Dick Cheney" is one of those things I never thought I would be able to say.

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Nov 4
Professorship in Political Theory and the History of Political Thought @ Friedrich Schiller University in Jena berufungsportal.uni-jena.de?_sc=MTQ1MjY5... Deadline 11/12/2025
Welcome - Login | Appointment Portal
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Nov 3
Professorship in Political Philosophy @ University of Zurich jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...
UZH: Professorship in Political Philosophy
The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in political philosophy starting on 1 August 2027. The future postholder is expected to have conducted excellent, internationally visi...
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Oct 27
PhD-studentships from the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP), incl. funding for Masters. Deadline 23/01/2026 @qmulsse.bsky.social liss-dtp.ac.uk/applying-to-...
Open Competition - LISS DTP
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Reposted by Duncan Bell, Jacob T. Levy, Lasse Thomassen

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Global Theory Forum @globaltheoryldn.bsky.social · Oct 13
We are delighted to announce a Call for Papers for a special issue and accompanying workshop with the Journal of International Political Theory on Relating Theory and Method in Global Political Contexts. Submit abstracts by November 10th (link below) - share widely!
forms.gle/zDGSnQWoVYzF...

Reposted by Lasse Thomassen

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Global Theory Forum @globaltheoryldn.bsky.social · Oct 10
We are excited to announce our 2025 Autumn Term Working Group Series! Do make sure you are signed up to our email list (indicated below) to make sure you are up to date with Forum updates and the circulation of the relevant readings prior to each session.

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Matthijs Rooduijn @mrooduijn.bsky.social · Sep 25
At the Department of Political Science (University of Amsterdam, @uva-fmg.bsky.social), we are looking for a new Assistant Professor to join our team. Interested? You can find all details and apply here: werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies....
Vacancy — Assistant Professor in Political Science
The Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for one and possibly two tenure-track Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) positions in Political Science w...
werkenbij.uva.nl

Reposted by Stuart Elden, Lasse Thomassen

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Derrida Today @derridatoday.bsky.social · Sep 21
The call for papers is now open for the 9th Derrida Today Conference in Paris, France - from July 13-17, 2026.

Details can be found on the website here: derridatoday.com.au/conference/

All enquiries: conference@derridatoday.com
Conference – Derrida Today
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Sep 19
Interested in politics and silence? Read the exchange between @lukelavender.bsky.social Michael Freeden and Mónica Brito Vieira in Theoria (free access) www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journal...
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David Papineau @davidpapineau.bsky.social · Aug 20
We’re hiring—one year post in Ethics—urgent—deadline this time next week www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/122985-...
Lecturer in Ethics Education (AEP)
www.kcl.ac.uk

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Guy Longworth @guylongworth.bsky.social · Jun 20
Come and work with us in Philosophy at Warwick: warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...
Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) - Moral and/or Political Philosophy (110613-0625) - University of Warwick
Title: Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) - Moral and/or Political Philosophy (110613-0625). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Fixed Term
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Jun 19
Spending time here in the Graduate School of Law and Politics at Osaka University this month and next, working with @otb911.bsky.social

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Jun 10
PhD-Scholarship at @ucph.bsky.social Political theory. Citizens’ Agenda-Setting in Democratic Systems project working with @anewq.bsky.social

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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · Jun 3
Lectureship in Environment and Security www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNH492/l... @qmul.ac.uk @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social
Lecturer in Environment and Security at Queen Mary University of London
Discover Lecturer in Environment and Security jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
www.jobs.ac.uk

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Uğur Aytaç @uguraytac.bsky.social · May 23
We're hiring! I'll be co-supervising a PhD at Utrecht University on the global governance of socially disruptive technologies. Political philosophy/ethics project focused on legitimacy & good governance.

More info: edu.nl/9admd
Deadline: June 3, 2025 (apologies for the short notice!)
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · May 23
Political Theory Lectureship @rhulpir.bsky.social
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Job Opportunity at Royal Holloway University of London: Lecturer in Political Theory
Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 months)The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Political Theory (teaching focused). The successful...
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Reposted by Lasse Thomassen

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St Andrews IPT Conference @standrewsipt.bsky.social · May 21
Our 13th annual St Andrews Graduate Conference in International Political Theory begins tomorrow! Featuring 5 panels of excellent postgrad papers, alongside our three keynote speakers: Jason Ralph, Lisa Tilley and David Owen!

To attend online email iptconf@st-andrews.ac.uk

Reposted by Lasse Thomassen

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · May 16
If this person sat next to you on a bus or train and started ranting about Bruce Springsteen in this way, you would get up and move to a different seat.

In the United States, we have him the nuclear codes.