π¨ Deadline: Early Bird registration for #IRSPM2026 closes tomorrow, Januart 31st at midnight (AWST).
https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/registration-2
See you in Perth π¦πΊ this April! β¨
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The International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM) develops and supports research about public management and public policy implementation amongst the international research community.
π¨ Deadline: Early Bird registration for #IRSPM2026 closes tomorrow, Januart 31st at midnight (AWST).
https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/registration-2
See you in Perth π¦πΊ this April! β¨
π’ One week to go β Early Bird registration for #IRSPM2026
π Register: https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/registration-2
π¨ Accommodation: https://book.accommodationlink.com.au/IRSPM2026/Delegate
π Invitation letters: request during registration or contact irspm2026@ecu.edu.au
Participants gained practical tips and tricks β¨ for writing and publishing conceptual and theoretical papers, leaving with actionable strategies to elevate their research writing and make meaningful contributions to academic discourse.
#Huge thanks to New Researchers panel chairs and participants
Professor Sowa delivered an insightful presentation, followed by a lively and interactive discussion. The session explored forward-looking frameworks, methods, techniques, and approaches in conceptual research, highlighting the importance of high-quality theoretical writing.
19.01.2026 14:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0π IRSPM Webinar: Mastering the Art of Writing Conceptual Papers
On 16 January, an inspiring webinar on writing conceptual papers was organized by the New Researchers Panel and convened by @bz86.bsky.social and @sowa75.bsky.social
π Reminder: Online Webinar β Writing Conceptual Papers by Jessica Sowa and Barbara Zyzak
β°Tomorrow, January 16, 2026, at 15:00 CET
π More information: https://www.irspm.org/news/online-webinar-writing-conceptual-papers
π Registration is free (but required): https://form.jotform.com/253634079813058
π #IRSPM2026 #EarlyBird deadline: 31 January 2026 (midnight AWST)
π Register here: https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/registration-2
π£ Reminder: Call for Nomination "Rosemary OβLeary Award"
π Deadline: Monday, 19 January 2026 (midday CET)
π More information: https://www.irspm.org/rosemary-oleary-award/irspm-prizes-and-awards/about-us/call-for-nominations-for-oleary-award-2025
π£ Reminder β he #IRSPM Call for nominees for the Rosemary OβLeary Award 2026 is still open!
π Deadline: 19 January 2026 (midday CET)
π Info: https://www.irspm.org/rosemary-oleary-award/irspm-prizes-and-awards/about-us/call-for-nominations-for-oleary-award-2025
π’ REMINDER: Registration for #IRSPM2026 closes on January, 31.
Additional discount for IRSPM #members.
π https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/registration-2
π¨ Accommodation: https://book.accommodationlink.com.au/IRSPM2026/Delegate
π Invitation for visa: irspm2026@ecu.edu.au
π Seasonβs greetings from IRSPM
This year holds far more than can be captured in a 40-second video β and weβre grateful you were part of it.
π Spotlight on a new cross-cutting Open Access volume!
Bouckaert, G., Hondeghem, A., Steen, T., Van de Walle, S. (eds.) (2025): Futures for the Public Sector. Leuven University Press.
π Open Access: https://lup.be/book/futures-for-the-public-sector/
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π Visa Information & Invitation Letters for #IRSPM2026 in Perth, Australia
π Registration info: https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/registration-2π¨ Need an invitation letter? Request it during registration, or contact the organisers at irspm2026@ecu.edu.au
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π¨ Accommodation for #IRSPM2026 is now available!
Delegates can now access special accommodation rates.
π Explore options and book here:
https://book.accommodationlink.com.au/IRSPM2026/Delegate
π£ Call for Nominations β Rosemary OβLeary Award 2026, for excellent scholarship on women in public administration.
π Deadline: 19 January 2026 (midday CET)
π More information:https://www.irspm.org/rosemary-oleary-award/irspm-prizes-and-awards/about-us/call-for-nominations-for-oleary-award-2025
π Readings from our SIG on Strategizing and Entrepreneurship for the Common Good:
π Bryson et al. (2025). Ongoing strategizing in practice: Examining CEO activities and a social enterpriseβs pathways to growth and greater effectiveness. PMR, 1β34 π https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2025.2470409
π Readings from our SIG Public Service Motivation:
π Borst, R. T., Blom, R., & Vandenabeele, W. (2025). Comparing the Employability of Public and Private Employees: The Role of PSM and Red Tape in Linking Employability and Work Engagement. π https://doi.org/10.1177/00910260241312933
β° Reminder for #IRSPM Members!
Tomorrow we meet for the first online #IRSPM Research Impact Seminar:
Impacting Policy and Practice β From Evidence-Based to Evidence-Informed?
ποΈ Tuesday, 2 December 2025
β° 10:00β11:30 AM CET
Check your inbox for the link.
π’ Deadline approaching
π Interested in hosting a future #IRSPM Conference?
ποΈ Deadline for the 2028 Conference: 1 December 2025
π Further information: https://lnkd.in/dMKDgB8Z
π© Submit applications to: conference@irspm.org
Expressions of Interest for 2029 and future years are also welcome! π
π Readings from our SIG on Governing & Managing Hybridity:
π Vakkuri, J., Johanson, J. E., Pinheiro, R. M., & ErkkilΓ€, T. (Eds.). (2025). Public Policies for Hybrid Governance. Edward Elgar Publishing.
π https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/public-policies-for-hybrid-governance-9781035311620.html
π£ Your invitation to the first online IRSPM Research Impact #Seminar has now been emailed.
Impacting Policy and Practice β From Evidence-Based to Evidence-Informed?
ποΈ Tuesday, 2 December 2025
β° 10:00β11:30 AM CET
π Readings from the SIGs:
π Berkachy, R., Villeneuve, J. P., & Mugellini, G. (2025). Monitoring the Risk of Corruption in the MENA Region: What Are the Most Reliable Data to Address the Sustainable Development Goals? Sustainable Development, 33(3):4468β4491. π https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3350
π Readings from the Accounting & Accountability SIG: Sicilia, M., Steccolini, I., Mauro, S. G., Barbera, C., & Grossi, G. (2025). Half a century of public sector accounting research through bibliometric analysis: Looking back to move forward. FAM
π https://doi.org/10.1111/faam.12432
π Early Bird fees - Registrations for #IRSPM2026 are open
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Deadline: 31 January 2026 (midnight AWST).
π https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/registration-2
π Readings from the Design Science in Public Administration SIG:
π Meijer, A. (2025). Design science in public administration: producing both situational interventions and generic knowledge. Perspectives on Public Management and Governance, 8(1), 1β11.
π https://doi.org/10.1093/ppmgov/gvae012
π
Webinar Reminder
"Impacting Policy and Practice β From Evidence-Based to Evidence-Informed?"
π Tuesday, 2 December 2025
β° 10:00β11:30 CET
π More information: https://www.irspm.org/news/irspm-research-impact-online-seminar-tuesday-2-december-2025
π From SIG Complexity & Network Governance:
π Klijn et al. (2025). Governance Networks in the Public Sector (2nd ed.). Taylor&Francis.
π https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9781003402138/governance-networks-public-sector-erik-hans-klijn-joop-koppenjan-wouter-spekkink-rianne-warsen
π’ REMINDER: Host Site Applications Open for #IRSPM 2028 (and beyond!)
ποΈ Deadline: 1 December 2025
π Further Information: https://lnkd.in/dMKDgB8Z
π© Submit to: conference@irspm.org
The Local Governance SIG highlights the project βThe Importance and Success of Co-Production at the Local Government Level (CO-SUCCESS)β, funded by the Swiss National Fund, led by Reto Steiner, Elke Loeffler, and colleagues.
π https://www.zhaw.ch/en/research/project/77341
β° Reminder: 1 Week to Nominate for the IRSPM @Routledge Lifetime Achievement #Award 2026 π!
More Info β‘οΈ https://www.irspm.org/routledge-prize/irspm-prizes-and-awards/about-us/irspm-routledge-lifetime-achievement-award-2026