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PSA Political Thought Specialist Group
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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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We’re delighted to announce our CfA for the Spring Working Group sessions, held in person at KCL, QMUL, UCL and Birkbeck!

The series offers a conversational space to share ideas in international political theory — no paper draft required.

Submit here by Dec 8th: shorturl.at/u9xiL
Global Theory Forum Spring 2026 Abstract Submission
This form is for submitting your abstract for the Global Theory Forum Working Groups taking place in the Spring term of 2026. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words. Please submit your abstract ...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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JOB
Assistant Professor in the History of Knowledge Pre-1400,
University of Cambridge

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Assistant Professor in History of Knowledge Pre-1400
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor in History of Knowledge Pre-1400, in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. Please note
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November 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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🗣️ JOB! Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Greenwich

📅 Deadline - 4 November 2025

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Job Vacancy at the University of Greenwich: Lecturer in International Relations
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences in the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Greenwich is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in International Relations. Based at the st...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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🗣️ We're funding this workshop on Rethinking Political Agency

🕒 14:00-17:30

📅 Saturday 8 November

📍 People's Republic of Stokes Croft, Bristol

👉 Registration and details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking...
Poster publicising workshop on Rethinking Political Agency to be held in Bristol on 8th November
October 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Hey, opportunity for ECRs to be part of a special issue workshop organised by Global Theory Forum and JIPT orientated around the theme of “Relating Theory and Method in Global Political Contexts”.

See below information and attached CfP
Global Theory Forum x Journal of International Political Theory Abstract Submission
This form is for submitting your abstract for consideration in Global Theory Forum's special issue in the Journal of International Political Theory (JIPT) and the accompanying workshop. Abstracts shou...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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!
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October 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Two fixed-term teaching posts at Glasgow: both over 3 years, with open AOS. As I'm someone on a fixed-term teaching post at Glasgow, if you've got any questions, feel free to get in touch!
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#PhilJobs #Philosophy
Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS)
College of Arts and HumanitiesSchool of Humanities Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS)Vacancy Ref: 184794Salary:Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint two fi...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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⏰ Last day to submit a proposal! 👇
October 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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🚨 You have until 23:59 tomorrow (Friday 17 October) to submit papers for the 2026 PSA conference in Oxford! 🚨

Be sure to choose Political Thought when submitting your paper
October 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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👉 We've set up a Political Thought group on LinkedIn

Find us here 👇
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Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🚨 Call for papers for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social 2026 conference in Oxford is closing soon!

📅 Deadline for submissions is 17 October

💻 Choose 'Political Thought Specialist Group' when submitting your abstract

Further details and submission link here:
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PSA Annual Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Political Studies Association 76th Annual International ConferencePSA26: Political Studies Futures30 March – 1 April 2026, Oxford Join us in Oxford for PSA26 to discuss 'Political Studies Futures'Our ...
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October 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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🥳 Pleased to announce that the Political Thought specialist group has been awarded funding for two projects:

▶️ Political Theory and Impact Roundtable

▶️ The people vs the demos: rethinking the democratic collective in populist times

Look out for further details and information soon!
polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Oct 2
🌟PSA75🌟 We are pleased to announce the winning projects supported by our 75th anniversary Excellence & Impact Fund. Awarded to demonstrate excellence & impact in #research or innovations in #PoliticalStudies #teaching & scholarship. Congratulations to winning Specialist Groups.
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October 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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*PSA EVENT* TLN Webinar Series, '#GenAI and assessments in #politics: From #AI-proof assignments to AI-powered #pedagogy' with Thomas Da Costa Vieira, hosted by @psateach.bsky.social
📆 26 November, 1.30pm, Online
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#Teaching #PoliticalStudies
TLN Webinar – GenAI and assessments in politics: From AI-proof assignments to AI-powered pedagogy | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
'GenAI and assessments in politics: From AI-proof assignments to AI-powered pedagogy’ with Thomas Da Costa Vieira, University of Leeds Wednesday 26 November, 1:30pmThis project presentation is…
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October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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📣 We have sent out to group members our call for papers for next year's PSA conference in Oxford - check your inbox!

📅 Deadline for submissions - 17 October 2025

We accept papers on any theme or topic related to political thought
polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Aug 2
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS *PSA26 Annual Conference* We invite paper proposals for our next International Annual Conference in Oxford, 30 March - 1 April, 2026.
➡️ key dates and deadlines online.
PSA26 Annual Conference - Call for Papers Open! | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
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August 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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We are thrilled to announce that Joe Davidson is the winner of our BIAPT Early Career Prize for 2025! Joe’s work on utopia is just what the field needs at a time when political pessimism prevails. Full announcement below 👇

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BIAPT Early-career prize winner 2025 - Joe Davidson - BIAPT
We are very happy to announce that Dr Joe Davidson has been awarded the BIAPT Early-Career Prize for 2025. Following completion of his PhD at King’s College (2022), Cambridge, Davidson won a highly co...
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September 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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BIAPT is delighted to announce that its Mid-career prize for 2025 goes to Jemima Repo! Warm congratulations to her for huge contributions to gender theory, feminism, and biopolitics. Full statement below 👇

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BIAPT Mid-career prize 2025 - Jemima Repo - BIAPT
We are pleased to award the BIAPT Mid-Career Prize to Dr Jemima Repo, who is a Reader in Political and Feminist Theory at Newcastle University and an outstanding citizen of the international community...
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September 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Finally, see Michael Keary on political theory's unexamined assumptions about technology, and the necessity for a less hubristic approach that can foster environmental justice.
Technological Change as an Undercurrent in Political Thought: Feminism, Marxism, and Resisting Liberal Environmentalism illiberalism.org |
Michael Keary on the unexamined assumptions about technology common to political theory and the necessity for a less hubristic approach that can foster environmental justice.
www.illiberalism.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Then, read Balša Lubarda on the varieties of right-wing ecology and the challenges center-right parties face when forging a greener conservatism.

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Right-wing Ecologies: Background Clatter or a Serious Force in Environmental Politics? illiberalism.org |
Balša Lubarda on the varieties of right-wing ecology and the challenges center-right parties face when forging a greener conservatism.
www.illiberalism.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Next up, check out Melissa Aronczyk on the politics of dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency and the roots of American illiberalism.

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Illiberal Enterprise: The Undoing of the EPA, 1970–2025 illiberalism.org |
Melissa Aronczyk on the politics of dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency and the roots of American illiberalism.
www.illiberalism.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Second, see Paula Ganga's discussion of illiberalism and environmentalism in Hungary and Poland, and how and under what circumstances illiberal leaders choose to pursue green policies.
Illiberalism between Development, Sovereignty, and Environmentalism illiberalism.org |
Paula Ganga discusses illiberalism and environmentalism in Hungary and Poland, and how and under what circumstances illiberal leaders choose to pursue green policies.
www.illiberalism.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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First up, read Lucas Pohl and Erik Swyngedouw on the concept of "enjoyment," the right and left wings' response to climate change, and what a truly emancipatory climate politics must look like.

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“Drill, Baby, Drill”: The Pitfalls of Politicizing the Climate in a Society of Enjoyment illiberalism.org |
Lucas Pohl and Erik Swyngedouw on the concept of "enjoyment," the right and left wings' response to climate change, and what a truly emancipatory climate politics must look like.
www.illiberalism.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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📣 We have sent out to group members our call for papers for next year's PSA conference in Oxford - check your inbox!

📅 Deadline for submissions - 17 October 2025

We accept papers on any theme or topic related to political thought
polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Aug 2
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS *PSA26 Annual Conference* We invite paper proposals for our next International Annual Conference in Oxford, 30 March - 1 April, 2026.
➡️ key dates and deadlines online.
PSA26 Annual Conference - Call for Papers Open! | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
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August 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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*PSA PRIZES* 📚 Mackenzie #BookPrize submissions are now open! Awarded annually for the best #books in #Politics & #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 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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call for abstract: for those interested in the interface between social ontology & anthropology, we're hosting a workshop in Cambridge (UK). deadline Aug 21.
July 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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🗣️ JOB! Assistant/Associate Professor in International Relations Theory at the American University in Cairo

📅 "The position is open until filled"

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Assistant/Associate Professor in International Relations Theory at The American University in Cairo
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Assistant/Associate Professor in International Relations Theory on jobs.ac.uk!
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August 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM