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The Theory Study Group of @britsoci.bsky.social provides a forum for sociologists interested in social theory. If you'd like to join the group then please see our website.
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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 11
75 Years of Sociology
BSA Annual Conference 2026

Submit your abstract for the Theory Stream!

Deadlines:
* Special Event Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Mon, 17 Nov 2025
#BritSoc26
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Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century (Routledge 2025)

A BSA Theory Study Group Event

21 November 2025 (14:00-15:30 GMT)
Online

Free to attend, registration required

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Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century (Routledge 2025)
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November 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Would you like to contribute to Sociology or Work, Employment and Society?

Be sure to submit your application to join the Editorial Boards by 11 November 2025. Details on how to apply or nominate a colleague can be found below.
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Nominations
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November 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century (Routledge 2025)

A BSA Theory Study Group Event

21 November 2025 (14:00-15:30 GMT)
Online

Free to attend, registration required

www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

#SocialTheory
Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century (Routledge 2025)
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November 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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How will AI affect society? Find out by booking on 'Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century' a free online @bsatheory.bsky.social event on 21 November tinyurl.com/4bspp3pr
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November 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Join us on 30 Jan 2026 (2–3 pm GMT) for the BSA webinar on applying for postdoctoral research funding with Dr Fei Huang (Leverhulme Early Career Fellow) & Prof Katherine Twamley (Professor of Sociology). Get tips on proposals, applications, mentors & more! Book now:
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Applying for Postdoctoral Research Funding as an Early Career Scholar
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October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Many thanks to everyone who has submitted abstracts and session proposals for the Annual BSA Conference 2026! We look forward to going through the submissions and organising the Theory Stream in the coming weeks.

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#BritSoc26
Key BSA Events
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October 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Katy Sian has published an article exploring the silencing of Palestine in Western universities and its implications for decolonizing the curriculum in ‘Race, Ethnicity and Education’.

#Decolonizing #Palestine
Depoliticizing decolonization: the silencing of Palestine in universities
This paper argues that since 7 October 2023, universities across the West have remained complicit in the silencing of Palestine. It argues that this silencing has functioned through three key regis...
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October 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Submit your abstract by Friday, 3rd Oct!

'Held on the eve of the Association’s 75th anniversary, this year’s conference offers a moment to think sociologically with time: how we periodise change, how we inherit and rework ideas, and how our histories'..
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BSA Annual Conference 2026: 75 Years of Sociology
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September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Submit your abstract by Friday, 3rd Oct!

'Held on the eve of the Association’s 75th anniversary, this year’s conference offers a moment to think sociologically with time: how we periodise change, how we inherit and rework ideas, and how our histories'..
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
BSA Annual Conference 2026: 75 Years of Sociology
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September 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other! Submit an abstract for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology
Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other! Submit an abstract for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology
September 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other! Submit an abstract for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology
BSA Annual Conference 2026: 75 Years of Sociology
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September 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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The (2022-present) BSA Theory Study Group convening team is delighted to welcome five new convenors!

They are:
Sarah Bufkin - University of Birmingham
Birgan Gokmenoglu - Birmingham City University
Neal Harris - Oxford Brookes University
Zheng Liu - Univ of Bristol
Maria Volkova - Univ of Exeter
Ioana Cerasella Chis University of Birmingham Send an email. Joe Davidson University of Cambridge Send an email. Mr Sebastian Raza University of Cambridge Send an email. Sarah Bufkin University of Birmingham Send an email. Birgan Gokmenoglu Birmingham City University Send an email. Neal Harris Oxford Brookes University Send an email. Zheng Liu University of Bristol Send an email. Maria Volkova University of Exeter Send an email.
September 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh)

We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables!
Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025

* presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair
* 20-min slot/paper
* papers grouped by topic areas
#BritSoc26
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July 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology
Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology
August 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Here's a chance to get into some sustained theoretical discussion with like-minded sociologists, under the auspices of the @bsatheory.bsky.social ....
bsatheory.bsky.social BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 29
BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh)

We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables!
Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025

* presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair
* 20-min slot/paper
* papers grouped by topic areas
#BritSoc26
Banner for the BSA conference BSA 75 Years of Sociology University of Edinburgh 8 - 10 April 2026 #BritSoc26 Visual representation of the configuration of the room with 6 tables and 4 presentations/each table allocated 20-minute slots.
July 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh)

We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables!
Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025

* presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair
* 20-min slot/paper
* papers grouped by topic areas
#BritSoc26
Banner for the BSA conference BSA 75 Years of Sociology University of Edinburgh 8 - 10 April 2026 #BritSoc26 Visual representation of the configuration of the room with 6 tables and 4 presentations/each table allocated 20-minute slots.
July 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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75 Years of Sociology
BSA Annual Conference 2026

Submit your abstract for the Theory Stream!

Deadlines:
* Special Event Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Mon, 17 Nov 2025
#BritSoc26
britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
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July 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology
Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology
July 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Abstract Submission Guidelines for presentations, posters, roundtables, and special events

BSA Annual Conference 2026
The University of Edinburgh
Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 April 2026
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Oral Papers (250 word count limit) The programme stream coordinators will allocate Oral Paper slots after consideration of all accepted abstracts, together with the keywords supplied by authors. All oral presentations will take place in a paper session (1.5 hours) made up of four Oral presentations. Each Oral presentation will be 20-minute papers so you should plan to speak for 15 minutes and allow 5 minutes for comments and questions. All rooms are equipped with a computer, screen, projector and PowerPoint facilities. Posters (250 word count limit) The organisers wish to encourage the presentation of suitable material by poster rather than in an oral presentation, and a prominent display area will be available. Further guidance on poster presentations here. Roundtables (250 word count limit) As is usual practice at some larger conferences, roundtable sessions are where a number of presentations are given simultaneously at separate tables within a single room. Each table will have a session chair and the papers allocated to it will be grouped by topic areas. All roundtables will take place in a paper session (1.5 hours) made up of four roundtable presentations. Each of the four papers within the roundtable will be allocated a 20 minute slot (15 minutes presentation followed by 5 minutes questions). Computers and PowerPoint will not be available for use during the roundtable sessions, therefore we would encourage presenters to use this as an opportunity to think more creatively about their input at the conference. Further guidance on roundtable sessions is available here. Special Events (500 word count limit) Special Event sessions are 1.5hr sessions and may include visual displays, symposia, panels, workshops, roundtable discussions and many more. Please submit your Special Event on the BSA website by choosing your preferred presentation mode from the dropdown menu as ‘Special Event’. Further guidance on special events is available here.
July 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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75 Years of Sociology
BSA Annual Conference 2026

Submit your abstract for the Theory Stream!

Deadlines:
* Special Event Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Mon, 17 Nov 2025
#BritSoc26
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July 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Should sociology look beyond the university?

In our June issue, @academicdiary.bsky.social argues for lives of the mind beyond those institutional walls: “We need self-governed organisations and non-hierarchical structures that nurture and sustain our craft.”

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June 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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We’re a new BSA Forum supporting sociologists navigating the mid-career stage. Co-convened by @katyjmc.bsky.social and @drfloraposte.bsky.social we’re building a space for solidarity, strategy, and shared stories. For more: www.britsoc.co.uk/groups/speci... and keep watch for an online Launch Event.
Mid-Career Forum
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June 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Many thanks to everyone who’s submitted their expressions of interest to join the co-convening team!
bsatheory.bsky.social BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 19
The deadline is tomorrow - 30 hours left to submit your expression of interest to join the co-convening team!

#Sociology #Theory
bsatheory.bsky.social BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29
Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
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June 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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The deadline is tomorrow - 30 hours left to submit your expression of interest to join the co-convening team!

#Sociology #Theory
bsatheory.bsky.social BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29
Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory
Become a British Sociological Association (BSA) Theory Study Group co-convenor! Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role. The Theory Study Group of the British Sociological Association needs new co-convenors! The current members of the convening team (Ioana Cerasella Chis, Joe Davidson, and Sebastian Raza) took on this role in July 2022 and we are now looking for (potentially three) BSA members to take up the torch and continue developing the Study Group in the coming years. We are keen to ensure a smooth transition by passing on what we have learnt over the past three years. To that end, we invite expressions of interest from individuals or teams to join the current co-convening team in July 2025, with the expectation that the newly appointed convenors would take over the leadership of the group from July 2026.
June 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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There are only 5 days left to submit your statement of interest to join the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group!

The team will have approx. 6 members over the next year (from July 2025), followed by the departure of the current co-convening team in July 2026.
bsatheory.bsky.social BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29
Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory
Become a British Sociological Association (BSA) Theory Study Group co-convenor! Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role. The Theory Study Group of the British Sociological Association needs new co-convenors! The current members of the convening team (Ioana Cerasella Chis, Joe Davidson, and Sebastian Raza) took on this role in July 2022 and we are now looking for (potentially three) BSA members to take up the torch and continue developing the Study Group in the coming years. We are keen to ensure a smooth transition by passing on what we have learnt over the past three years. To that end, we invite expressions of interest from individuals or teams to join the current co-convening team in July 2025, with the expectation that the newly appointed convenors would take over the leadership of the group from July 2026.
June 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM