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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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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

JOB
Assistant Professor in the History of Knowledge Pre-1400,
University of Cambridge

www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...

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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...

πŸ—£οΈ JOB! Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Greenwich

πŸ“… Deadline - 4 November 2025

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Poster publicising workshop on Rethinking Political Agency to be held in Bristol on 8th November

Poster publicising workshop on Rethinking Political Agency to be held in Bristol on 8th November

πŸ—£οΈ We're funding this workshop on Rethinking Political Agency

πŸ•’ 14:00-17:30

πŸ“… Saturday 8 November

πŸ“ People's Republic of Stokes Croft, Bristol

πŸ‘‰ Registration and details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking...

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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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Hey, opportunity for ECRs to be part of a special issue workshop organised by Global Theory Forum and JIPT orientated around the theme of β€œRelating Theory and Method in Global Political Contexts”.

See below information and attached CfP

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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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Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS) College of Arts and HumanitiesSchool of HumanitiesΒ Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS)Vacancy Ref: 184794Salary:Grade 7, Β£41,064 - Β£46,049 per annumΒ The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint two fi...

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!
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
#PhilJobs #Philosophy

17.10.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

⏰ Last day to submit a proposal! πŸ‘‡

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We have an open panel on "Democracy after the Sovereignty of the People? The people versus the demos" to which you can submit, but we're accepting papers and panels on any subject related to political thought

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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

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LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.

πŸ‘‰ We've set up a Political Thought group on LinkedIn

Find us here πŸ‘‡
www.linkedin.com/groups/15339...

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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 ...

🚨 Call for papers for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social 2026 conference in Oxford is closing soon!

πŸ“… Deadline for submissions is 17 October

πŸ’» Choose 'Political Thought Specialist Group' when submitting your abstract

Further details and submission link here:
www.psa.ac.uk/events/psa-a...

04.10.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯³ 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!

04.10.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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…

*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
πŸ“† 26 November, 1.30pm, Online
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#Teaching #PoliticalStudies

03.10.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“£ We have sent out to group members our call for papers for next year's PSA conference in Oxford - check your inbox!

πŸ“… Deadline for submissions - 17 October 2025

We accept papers on any theme or topic related to political thought

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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...

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 πŸ‘‡

www.associationforpoliticalthought.ac.uk/biapt-early-...

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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...

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 πŸ‘‡

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04.09.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

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.

08.08.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Right-wing Ecologies: Background Clatter or a Serious Force in Environmental Politics? illiberalism.org | BalΕ‘a Lubarda on the varieties of right-wing ecology and the challenges center-right parties face when forging a greener conservatism.

Then, read BalΕ‘a Lubarda on the varieties of right-wing ecology and the challenges center-right parties face when forging a greener conservatism.

@lubardab.bsky.social

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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.

Next up, check out Melissa Aronczyk on the politics of dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency and the roots of American illiberalism.

@aronczyk.bsky.social

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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.

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.

08.08.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œDrill, 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.

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.

@lucaspohl.bsky.social

08.08.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“£ We have sent out to group members our call for papers for next year's PSA conference in Oxford - check your inbox!

πŸ“… Deadline for submissions - 17 October 2025

We accept papers on any theme or topic related to political thought

05.08.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mackenzie Book Prize 2025-26 Submissions Open | The Political Studies Association (PSA) Become a member Log in

*PSA PRIZES* πŸ“š 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.
πŸ“š Details

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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.

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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!

πŸ—£οΈ JOB! Assistant/Associate Professor in International Relations Theory at the American University in Cairo

πŸ“… "The position is open until filled"

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Lecturer in Philosophy at Birkbeck, University of London Apply now for the Lecturer in Philosophy role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

πŸ—£οΈ JOB! Lecturer in Philosophy at Birkbeck

πŸ“… Deadline - 28 August 2025

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Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Teaching Fellow in Political Theory and American Politics Applications are invited for a one-year Teaching Fellowship in Political Theory and American Politics from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2026. The department has a world-leading reputation in demo...

πŸ—£οΈ JOB! One-year Teaching Fellow in Political Theory and American Politics at Southampton

πŸ“… Deadline - 1 August 2025

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Teaching Fellow in Political Theory x2 (110687-0725) - University of Warwick Description

πŸ—£οΈ JOBS! Two fixed-term Teaching Fellows in Political Theory at Warwick

πŸ“… Deadline - 30 July 2025

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17.07.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The deadline for our Edinburgh conference has been extended to July 22nd. So there’s still ample time to submit something. Join us in Scotland!

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Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) - Moral and/or Political Philosophy (110613-0625) - University of Warwick Description

πŸ—£οΈ JOB! 3-year fixed-term lectureship in Moral and/or Political Philosophy at Warwick

πŸ“… Deadline - 20 July 2025

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