Along with @cmsbisa.bsky.social we are hosting a panel discussion of Julia Welland’s new book Pleasure and Depletion in Contemporary Militarism on the 22nd April, 2-3:30pm GMT 📚👩‍🏫

Zoomside chat: pleasure and depletion in contemporary militarism - Gendering International Relations (GIRWG) | BISA - Gendering International Relations (GIRWG) Working Group

Register in advance to join us, listen to the panel contributors and join in the Q&A! www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...

Please remember the deadline is today! Apply NOW!

Join BISA's @girwgbisa.bsky.social and @cmsbisa.bsky.social working groups for a panel discussion of PAIS's Julia Welland’s new book Pleasure and Depletion in Contemporary Militarism, 2-3:30pm on the 22nd April.

A diverse group of professionals engaging in a productive meeting around a conference table.

🌟 Critical Military Studies WG at BISA Annual general meeting 🌟

13 April reflecting on the past year, discussing the group’s direction and activities, and marking the upcoming leadership transition 🎉

Register now 👉 https://ow.ly/fVzk50YB2Wc

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🚨Nominate today! 🚨

Critical Military Studies WG at BISA inaugural thesis prize 🏆

For the best doctoral thesis on critical military studies in collab with Edinburgh University Press Advances in Critical Military Studies book series 🌟

Submit your thesis before 7 April! 👉 https://ow.ly/rvgT50YC887

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Do not forget! We're looking forward to seeing you there!

1 week until the deadline! Apply today!

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Zoomside chat: pleasure and depletion in contemporary militarism - Gendering International Relations (GIRWG) | BISA - Gendering International Relations (GIRWG) Working Group

Join us and the @girwgbisa.bsky.social for a panel discussion of Julia Welland’s (University of Warwick) new book Pleasure and Depletion in Contemporary Militarism (2026), on 22 April 2026 at 2pm via Zoom. Information below:

www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...

Critical Military Studies - Annual general meeting- Critical Military Studies | BISA - Critical Military Studies Working Group

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on 13 April, from 11am to 12pm, via Zoom!
Information on the link:

www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...

Inaugural Thesis Prize - Critical Military Studies | BISA - Critical Military Studies Working Group

The Critical Military Studies Working Group is delighted to announce its inaugural Thesis Prize, to be awarded for the best doctoral thesis on critical military studies! Please send your thesis, the deadline is the 7th of April 2026. Details on the link:

www.bisa.ac.uk/news/inaugur...

We are delighted to introduce the @cmsbisa.bsky.social BISA Critical Military Studies Working Group Thesis Prize - details at the below link and of course reach out to me or any of the CMS WG convenors if you’d like to discuss a submission!

@lauramills.bsky.social

@mybisa.bsky.social @bisawarstudies.bsky.social

Inaugural Thesis Prize - Critical Military Studies | BISA - Critical Military Studies Working Group

The Critical Military Studies Working Group is delighted to announce its inaugural Thesis Prize, to be awarded for the best doctoral thesis on critical military studies! Please send your thesis, the deadline is the 7th of April 2026. Details on the link:

www.bisa.ac.uk/news/inaugur...

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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Please contact Gabi for more info and/or share this advert with your contacts.

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🚨 Deadline extension🚨

The BISA postgrad network's call for papers for their second in-person conference since the Covid-19 pandemic has been extended to 10 March! 🌟

Get your abstracts in today to join us @irpnorthumbria.bsky.social 👉

https://ow.ly/khFK50YoWkP

Hurry up, registrations close on Monday!

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'The demise of conflict studies' 🌟
An upcoming Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Human Rights WG event! 🌍

Welcoming Yvan Guichaoua and Wolfram Lacher to present their new article with its honest and critical reflections on the state of the discipline! 🎉

Register now 👉 https://ow.ly/KSyg50YkNKg

Ilan Pappe to give #BISA2026 public lecture on Gaza as an epicentre The #BISA2026 conference in Brighton will commence with a lecture given by Professor Ilan Pappe.

🚨 Register now for our #BISA2026 public lecture with Ilan Pappe 🚨

‘Gaza as an epicentre - the breakdown of the international order’ - all are welcome to attend 🌍

Space is limited so don't miss out! 👉 https://ow.ly/qhIf50Y4lfY

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Brighton Pier in England, a popular travel destination and iconic landmark on a sunny day.

Only 2 weeks remaining to register for #BISA2026 ‼️

'Is International Studies ready for what comes next? New thinking, new directions' to discuss, promote & develop international studies 🌍

👉 https://conference.bisa.ac.uk

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Upcoming event with BISA Critical Alternatives for World Politics Working Group 🌟

'Iran, “Reverse savages, victims, saviours” politics, and the human rights moral maze' with Shadi Mokhtari on 12 March 🎉

Register now: https://ow.ly/Y5mN50YcJHM

Call for papers: New thinking and new directions for global nuclear politics- Global Nuclear Order (GNO) | BISA - Global Nuclear Order (GNO) Working Group

🔔 Reminder — Call for Papers still open:
Global Nuclear Politics Online Conference (15–16 April 2026). Open to @mybisa.bsky.social members.

Abstract deadline: 28 February 2026

Early career and Global South scholars especially encouraged.

Details: www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...

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Alexander Borum February IR career starters is out & almost 200 opportunities this month are internships! 🎉

inc: Council on Foreign Relations CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies, DCAF , SEED Madagascar Justice in Motion & more! 🌟

Get applying! 👉 https://ow.ly/ZnXh50YebPY

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PGN Event summary

'Careers outside academia - From PhD to practice' with Dr Dan Watson and Dr Amir Fard as they reflected on their own career journeys and offered practical advice for PhD students considering roles beyond academia! 🎉

Find all of their insights here 👉 https://ow.ly/WYJe50YeXgb

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Do not forget about our referral scheme - for every new member you refer you will receive 3 MONTHS FREE MEMBERSHIP 🎉

Just make sure they put your name in the referral box 🌟
Do not miss out today: https://ow.ly/ZXjQ50XBHh4

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The Development Studies Association has launched a new LinkedIn group 🎉

Aimed at early career researchers this new group is open to all & will include all opportunities relevant to development studies including planning, geography, economics, gender and more! 🌟

Join at: https://ow.ly/ZOvJ50Y9PHa