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Australian Political Studies Association (APSA) is the professional association for those teaching and researching in Politics and International Relations in Australia and is dedicated to promoting and facilitating work in the discipline.
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πβ¨ Now Open: The APSA Peter Balint Memorial Prize in Political Theory
Awarded for an unpublished paper that makes a significant scholarly contribution to political theory.
Prize includes:
β’ Monetary award
β’ Pathway to publication in ausjpolsci.bsky.social
Submit by: 19 July 2026
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β¨ APSA Conference 2025 is almost here! β¨
From 24β27 November, weβll gather at the University of Melbourne for four days of ideas, debate and connection β an energising week.
See full program: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The APSA 2025 Conference Program is now live! π
Join us at the University of Melbourne, 24β27 Nov 2025, for four days of panels, roundtables, and keynotes showcasing the best in political studies.
Explore the full program + register: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
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New APSA Fieldwork Guide now live!
Developed by the Authoritarian and Challenging Environments Research Group (ACERG), the guide supports researchers and institutions working in complex or high-risk settings.
Read more: auspsa.org.au/fieldwork-gu...
πΏ Reminder: APSA 2025 Prizes Open
π Pete Hay Prizes in Environmental Politics
β’ π€ Conf. Presentation (ECRs)
β’ π Publication (all career stages)
β° 25 Oct 2025
π ANZSOG Siobhan OβSullivan Prize
β’ π Best policy studies article (postgrad/ECR)
β° 10 Oct 2025
π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
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π AI in Policy & Politics Teaching
Educators in politics, policy & IR β join us for a one-day workshop exploring what it means for graduates to be AI-ready!
π
Fri 12 Sept | 9:15β4:30
π UNSW Sydney CBD
In-person with limited spots. Register now! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/what-does-...
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π’ APSA Awards 2025 nominations deadline extended to 18 Aug 2025 (COB)!
Celebrate excellence in political studies by nominating yourself or colleagues for awards like Lifetime Achievement and Academic Leadership.
Details & nominations: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
#APSAAwards #AcademicCommunity
π Exciting APSA 2025 Conference updates!
1οΈβ£ Travel bursaries of up to $400 to help with airfare & accommodation.
2οΈβ£ Carer support available to assist attendees with caring responsibilities.
Apply early and donβt miss out!
More info: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
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π’ Two APSA Awards Updates
Pete Hay Environmental Politics Awards β nominations now open!
β’ Best published paper (closes 31 Aug 2025)
β’ Best conference paper (closes 25 Oct 2025)
π Reminder: Henry Mayer Book Prize & PhD Thesis Prize close 1 Aug 2025.
Details π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
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π Final post in our 2025 APSA Awards series!
Spotlighting the Postgraduate Conference Paper Prize β for the best paper by a postgrad student at the APSA Conference.
π
Closes: 11 Aug
π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
Thanks for celebrating excellence in political studies!
#APSA2025
π More #APSA2025 awards!
π§ Marian Simms Policy Engagement Award
Celebrates research that creates real-world change.
π Carole Pateman Gender & Politics Book Prize
For standout work on gender, power & justice.
π
Nominations close: 11 August
π Full details: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
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π£ Continuing our #APSA2025 Awards series:
π Henry Mayer Book Prize β for a standout book on Australian politics.
π PhD Thesis Prize β for exceptional doctoral research.
π
Deadline: 1 Aug
π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-conference/apsa-prizes-and-awards-2025
More awards coming soon!
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π’ Final call! Abstract submissions for APSA 2025 close tonight at midnight (Melbourne time).
Submit now and be part of Australiaβs premier political science conference.
π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
#APSA2025 #PolSci #CallForPapers #AcademicConference
π£ CFP APSA T&L Workshop AI & Digital Literacy in Political Studies
πUNSW Sydney | 11β12 Sept 2025
Explore how politics grads can thrive in an AI world: curriculum, ethics, and teaching innovation.
πΉ 15-min papers & 5-min showcases
πΉ ECR & EF travel support
πΉ Due 25 July forms.office.com/r/nerxX94yqH
APSA is awarding multiple prizes in 2025, celebrating leadership. First up:
π
Lifetime Achievement Award: for a career shaping political studies.
π§ Academic Leadership Award: for inclusive, field-advancing leadership.
π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-conference/apsa-prizes-and-awards-2025
Stay tuned!
π Nominations are now open for the 2025 APSA Awards!
Recognising excellence in political studies β from standout PhDs to lifetime contributions and policy impact.
π
Deadlines:
β 1 Aug: PhD Thesis & Mayer Book Prize
β 11 Aug: All other awards
π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
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The abstract deadline for the APSA 2025 Conference has been extended to 11 July 2025.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Details: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
#APSA2025 #PolSci #CallForPapers
π¨ Last call for abstracts!
Submissions for #APSA2025 close on 4 July.
Donβt miss your chance to present at Australiaβs premier political science conference.
Submit here:
π auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-conference
#PoliticalScience #CallForAbstracts #AusPolSci
New at APSA 2025: Quiet Sessions
Share your research without presenting! Bring a printed slide deck and have one-on-one chats with interested attendees.
π
Submit by: 4 July 2025
π 24β27 Nov | Uni of Melbourne
π Details & submission
π§ melissaellen.dowling@flinders.edu.au
APSA is deeply concerned about the proposed cuts to Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University. Our letter to university leadership outlines the disciplineβs outstanding research, strong teaching record, and impact.
π Read the full letter here:
auspsa.org.au/job-alert/ap....
β³ Just 3 weeks left!
A reminder to get your abstracts in for APSA 2025: Challenges for Australia and Beyond in a Changing World.
π Submission deadline: 4 July
π Submit here: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
Donβt miss out!
#APSA2025 #CallForAbstracts #PoliticalScience #AcademicConference
A reminder that abstract submissions are open for the 2025 APSA Conference!
π Deadline to submit: 4 July 2025
π When & where: 24β27 November, University of Melbourne
π More info + submission link:
auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
#APSA2025 #CallForAbstracts #PoliticalScience
Call for Abstracts: Interpretive Methods @ APSA 2025
Submit your paper for special panels at the Melbourne conf (Nov 24β27)!
ποΈ Deadline: July 4
π Submit: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
β
Select Interpretive Methods as your stream
Type Interpretive Methods Research Group under "Roundtable/full panel"
π Abstract submissions are OPEN for the 2025 APSA Conference!
π Uni of Melbourne | ποΈ Due 4 July
Theme: Challenges for Australia & Beyond in a Changing World
π Submit: app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/78976...
πΌ Limited Bursaries for ECRs & students!
#APSA#PoliticalStudies #AusPol #SocialSciences
π¨π¨ New funded PhD, looking at Violent and Misogynistic Ideologies in Online Spaces. www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships...
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Are you an Australia-based PhD student working on issues related to political legitimacy? If so, check out this CFA (including travel and accommodation bursaries) for a workshop on βPluralizing Political Legitimacy: Building Common Ground in a Divided Worldβ. The submission deadline is 30 June 2025.
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Thrilled to share that Daniel Casey has been awarded the UK Political Studies Association's prestigious McDougall Trust Prize for the best PhD dissertation in the field of elections, electoral systems, and representation. Congratulations, Daniel!
#ResearchExcellence #PhD #AcademicRecognition #APSA
ποΈ APSA May Newsletter is here!
π Job alerts + π£ APSA 2025 Conference updates!
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The future of democracy, education & culture depends on investment in the Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.
Ahead of #AusVotes2025, CHASS is calling for action.
Read their Federal Election Statement: chass.org.au/docs.ashx?id...
#APSA#HASS #HumanitiesMatter