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Early Career Network of the Political Studies Association

Follow us to keep up with news & events tailored to PhD students and early career researchers in political science!

https://www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-groups/early-career-network
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📢 Join for only £20 🥳

Some benefits of being an ECN member:

✅ You also become a PSA member
✅ Access to career development opportunities, events & Specialist Groups
✅ Discounted reg. for the #PSA26 Annual Conference

And more 👀

Info here ⬇️
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🚨 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
November 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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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:

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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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🚨Call for Papers!🚨
Special Issue in Political Studies Review: Understanding Populism in East and Southeast Asia

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We look forward to your contributions to this important and timely Special Issue!!

@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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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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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October 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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*PSA OPPORTUNITY* House of Commons internship opportunity. This is exclusively for #EarlyCareer Network members of the PSA who are currently studying towards their #PhD.
📆 Apply by 28 September 2025
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#Politics #PoliticalStudies #Internship
2025 House of Commons Internship | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
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September 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🚨 Post-doc alert! 🚨

Don’t miss out this opportunity for a post-doc in Comparative Politics at the @goetheuni.bsky.social 🤓

🗓️ Apply by September 15
September 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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*PSA EVENT* How do #students with different academic backgrounds engage with #genAI when given equal access? Join us and @bpiotrowska.bsky.social online for this #Teaching & #Learning Network webinar
📆 15 October, 2.30 - 4.30pm
➡️ Register your free place
Teaching and Learning Network Webinar – ‘Prior Attainment Affects Uptake of genAI-Based Learning Activities’ with Dr Barbara Piotrowska | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
‘Prior Attainment Affects Uptake of genAI-Based Learning Activities’ with Dr Barbara Piotrowska, Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Public Policy, Department of Political Economy, King's College…
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September 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Come join us @iepolisci.bsky.social!

This dept has one of the healthiest environments I've found in academia.

Plus, everyone does brilliant work and you get to live in a great city with a salary that allows you to enjoy it.

We only work in English, so language is not an issue.

Apply!
🚨🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨🚨

We have 3 lines open in CP, IR and IPE — all tenure-track.

We offer competitive salaries, a 2:1 teaching load, in a friendly (and fully in English) environment, at one of Europe’s most sought-after cities.
September 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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What a great first day of our #Teaching & #Learning conference at @royalholloway.bsky.social. With representation from PSA Chair @rosegann.bsky.social, PSA vice-chair, PSA CEO @seasonedcomms.bsky.social and our Teaching & Learning Network. #TeachingWell2025
September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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September 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Just a reminder that you can also follow us on X/“Twitter” at @psa_ecn ✖️🐦

Stay up-to-date with more news, future events and opportunities for ECAs 😉
September 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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📢 Join for only £20 🥳

Some benefits of being an ECN member:

✅ You also become a PSA member
✅ Access to career development opportunities, events & Specialist Groups
✅ Discounted reg. for the #PSA26 Annual Conference

And more 👀

Info here ⬇️
www.psa.ac.uk/academic-mem...
Academic Memberships | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
www.psa.ac.uk
August 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📢 Don’t miss out! ♻️

Come to the one-day workshop organised by the @psaenvironmental.bsky.social Specialist Group with the topic “Environmental Politics in an Age of Insecurity” 🙌🏻

🗓️ 17 September at @manchester.ac.uk

Programme & registration⬇️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-e...
Workshop: Environmental Politics in an Age of Insecurity
A one-day workshop on global (in)security, geopolitics and the environment.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Full circle moment ⭕:
@psaepop.bsky.social was the first ever conference I presented at, and now I'm thrilled to wrap up my PhD conference cycle at #EPOP2025 in Exeter. Enthusiatic to present joint work with @aleferna.bsky.social and to be part of this promising panel. Curious to hear your thoughts!
September 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Sun is shining here in Exeter, and the EPOP conference is about to start! Can't wait to welcome all of our delegates. @psaecn.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Wishing all delegates & @psaepop.bsky.social members a 🤩 time @universityofexeter.bsky.social at #EPOP2025 👀👇
Join us at #EPOP2025 for what promises to be an exciting and stimulating conference in the scenic surroundings of Exeter.

🚨Early bird registration deadline: 4th August 🚨

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🚨 ICYMI: EPOP 2025 registration open, and draft programme released! 🚨

Join us in Exeter 4-6th September on our Streatham campus for some stellar papers. Early bird rates open until 4th August, registration closes 28th August.

Those staying in Holland Hall will wake up to this view!
September 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Wishing a successful conference to all Early Career Academics presenting at #EPOP25 @psaepop.bsky.social during the next three days! 🤩 📄

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EPOP 2025 | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology | University of Exeter
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September 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 Work at the House of Commons! 🚨

Are you an ECN member currently studying your PhD? 🤓 This fantastic internship opportunity might be for you! 🙌🏻 👀

🗓️ Apply by 28 September 2025
More details below ⬇️
*PSA OPPORTUNITY* House of Commons internship opportunity. This is exclusively for #EarlyCareer Network members of the PSA who are currently studying towards their #PhD.
📆 Apply by 28 September 2025
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September 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢 Workshop Alert 📢

If you’re researching Turkish politics 🇹🇷, consider submitting your work to participate in this Online workshop organised by @psaturkish.bsky.social ⬇️
September 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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*Diverse Voices* A huge thank you to our 2024/25 Diverse Voices leads, speakers & founding fellows!

Their support made this year’s final workshop & networking event a real success.

Read more in our new blog:
Diverse Voices 2024/25: Reflections From Our Final Session | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
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September 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨 Hybrid event Alert! 🚨

Come to the one-day workshop organised by the @psaenvironmental.bsky.social Specialist Group with the topic “Environmental Politics in an Age of Insecurity” 🙌🏻

🗓️ 17 September at @manchester.ac.uk or Online

Programme & registration⬇️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-e...
Workshop: Environmental Politics in an Age of Insecurity
A one-day workshop on global (in)security, geopolitics and the environment.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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*PSA PRIZES* Closing soon! Mackenzie #BookPrize submissions. Awarded annually for the best book in #PoliticalScience.

Nominations invited from publishers, individuals and PSA specialist groups. Deadline 5 September. Details -
Mackenzie Book Prize 2025-26 Submissions Open | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
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August 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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📝 Don't miss this #openaccess article from the current issue of #BJPIR 27(3)

'Getting things done?: Process, performance, and decision-evasion in consociational systems' by Allison McCulloch.

🔗: buff.ly/tLIXZEz

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September 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🚨 Opportunity for Early Career Academics! 🚨

Are you an ECN member currently studying your PhD? 🤓 Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to work at the House of Commons! 🙌🏻

🗓️ Apply by 28 September 2025
More details below ⬇️
*PSA OPPORTUNITY* House of Commons internship opportunity. This is exclusively for #EarlyCareer Network members of the PSA who are currently studying towards their #PhD.
📆 Apply by 28 September 2025
➡️ Full details buff.ly/xY1xXxn
#MondayMotivation
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August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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This might be useful to @psaecn.bsky.social members; there are lots of super-supportive (senior) colleagues out there who can offer advice and support.

Often it's just a matter of finding them; conferences (from small research student ones to big international ones) can be great for this.
Of course, since posting this, I've remembered some other people I wanted to say thanks to as well.

During my PhD (and after), I was lucky to receive advice or, equally importantly, supportive words from some (senior) colleagues.

I'm really grateful to the following people...
A thread:

Today, I'm going to try and say thanks to everyone who helped make my book possible. There have been lots of kind, supportive and helpful people along the way, starting with my excellent PhD supervisor at @uniessexgov.bsky.social, @robjohns75.bsky.social.
August 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM