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Founded in 1950, the Political Studies Association exists to develop & promote the global study of politics. Become a PSA member here: https://t.co/skWviUp2l8
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Joined March 2011
📢 Exciting news! We're thrilled to launch the PSA Strategic Plan 2025-28! . 🚀 Discover our vision for Political Studies, progress on key goals, and how we're shaping the future. Share your thoughts and explore more:.
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We are proud to announce that @Anna_Soubry is awarded as the co-recipient of the @PolStudiesAssoc 2019 Political Courage Award ! Our warmest congratulations Anna! #PSAAwards
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It is 'very important' to you personally who wins the next general election:. Nov 2019: 64%.May 2017: 53%.May 2015: 54%.May 2010: 47%.Dec 2009: 37%.May 2005: 45%.June 2001: 32%.May 2001: 27%.April 1997: 36%.April 1992: 55%. Source: @IpsosMORI/ November 2019. #GE2019.
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce the BBC’s @afneil as the recipient of our 2019 Broadcaster Of The Year. Many congratulations! #PSAAwards
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It is with great pride that the @PolStudiesAssoc announces the co-recipient of our 2019 Political Courage Award @lucianaberger ! Our many congratulations Luciana!#PSAAwards
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce Dr Katy Hayward the 2019 Political Studies Communicator Award! Our congratulations Katy! #PSAAwards
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS. We are delighted to announce that the general call for papers for our annual conference is now open. Want to join us for #PSA24 at @UniStrathclyde? Submit your abstracts by 8 November!. More information:
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🎇Political Studies Association Prizes #PSA21🎆. We are delighted to announce the recipient of the 2021 Lord Bryce Prize for comparative politics🏆 is:. ◻️@MaryhenJimenez (@Politics_Oxford). Warm congratulations Maryhen from the trustees, members and staff of the PSA🎉
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted and proud to announce @hilarybennmp as the recipient of our 2019 Parliamentarian Of The Year Award! Congratulations to you Hilary! #PSAAwards
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.@DavidLammy on the award: ‘I am delighted, but humbled to win the PSA Politician of the Year award. During this tumultuous period in British politics, I have done my best to amplify the voices of those who do not have a platform to speak.’ #PSAAwards
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce Alison Thewliss MP as the recipient of our 2019 Backbencher Of The Year Award. #PSAAward
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PSA Expert Predictions general election 2019, parliamentary seats (median):. Con: 326.Labour: 231.Liberal Democrat: 23.SNP: 45.Plaid: 4.Brexit: 0.Green: 1.DUP: 8.SDLP: 1.Sinn Fein: 7.UUP: 0.Others: 2. Fieldwork: 20 Nov-2 Dec . #GE2019.
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. @ameliagentleman and @carolecadwalla have both been announced as Journalist of the Year! Congratulations! Baroness Warsi is presenting the award to @ameliagentleman. @carolecadwalla is unable to be here tonight to accept her award. #PSAAwards.
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📢 Call for Papers for #PSA25. Want to join us for our 75th Annual Conference in Birmingham from 14-16 April 2025? Make sure to submit your abstracts until 18 October. We look forward to hearing from you!. More:
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🎇ANNOUNCEMENT🎇. The Political Studies Association is delighted to announce the following new appointments:. Professor @roger_scully as Chair of the @PolStudiesAssoc. Professor @ProfDunlop as Vice Chair of the @PolStudiesAssoc. Statement below👇.
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Our prestigious 2018 International Recognition Award goes to Michel Barnier, Chief Negotiator heading the Task Force for the Preparation and Conduct of Negotiations with the UK under Article 50, for handling negotiations in ‘cool, consistent and rational manner’ #PSAAwards.
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce BBC Ireland’s @EmmaVardyTV as the recipient of our 2019 Journalist Of The Year Award! Our congratulations Emma! #PSAAwards
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS. We are delighted to announce that the general call for papers for our annual conference is now open. Want to join us for #PSA24 at @UniStrathclyde? Submit your abstracts by 8 November!. More information:
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It is w/ great sadness that the @PolStudiesAssoc must announce that our annual international conference in Edinburgh (6-8 April 2020) has been cancelled. Full statement below:.
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General Election Exit Poll 2019, vote share estimate:. Conservatives: 46%.Labour: 32%. Source: @BBCNews/@SkyNews/@itvnews. #GeneralElection19 #exitpoll.
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How do you win Campaigner of the Year in 2017? You take the govt to court over article 50 and win. Congratulations to @thatginamiller ! #PSAAwards.
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce Carolyn Harris MP as the recipient of our 2019 Backbencher Of The Year Award. #PSAAward
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Just announced: our 2018 Politician of the Year is @DavidLammy ! David has been chosen"in recognition of the significant impact he has made in continuing to speak powerfully on the Grenfell Tower fire, the Windrush scandal and Brexit." #PSAAwards
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📢 Call for Papers for #PSA25. Want to join us for our 75th Annual Conference at the University of Birmingham from 14-16 April 2025? Make sure to submit your abstracts until 18 October. We look forward to hearing from you!. More:
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce former Speaker of @HouseofCommons John Bercow the recipient of our 2019 Lifetime Achievement in Politics. ORDER!!!! #PSAAwards
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🎆The Political Studies Association is delighted to announce that as of today:. Professor @roger_scully has taken over as Chair of the @PolStudiesAssoc. Professor @ProfDunlop as Vice Chair of the @PolStudiesAssoc. 🎆.
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PSA launches new prize in memory of the late Jo Cox MP for public service & active citizenship #PSAAwards
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Georgia voter exit poll:. Male.Biden: 44%.Trump: 53%. Female:.Biden: 55%.Trump: 43%. White:.Biden: 30%.Trump: 68%. Black.Biden: 88%.Trump: 10%. Latino.Biden: 62%.Trump: 37%. Source: @SkyNews . #ElectionNight #Election2020.
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce @normanlamb as the recipient of our 2019 Best Use Of Evidence Award. #PSAAwards
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Broadcaster of the Year goes to @Emmabarnett for her series of interviews with party leaders on BBC Radio #PSAAwards.
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is proud to announce Dr Angela O’Hagan as the recipient of our Jo Cox Award For Public Service and Active Citizenship! Many congratulations! #PSAAwards
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“What is happening in India is as much a political crisis as a health crisis. It connects directly to Narendra Modi’s leadership and judgement, where he has privileged image over substance and accountability.". @NitashaKaul on the COVID-19 crisis in India.
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📢 Call for Papers for #PSA25. Want to join us for our 75th Annual Conference at the University of Birmingham from 14-16 April 2025? Make sure to submit your abstracts until 18 October. We look forward to hearing from you!. More:
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📢 Call for Papers for #PSA25. Want to join us for our 75th Annual Conference at the University of Birmingham from 14-16 April 2025? Make sure to submit your abstracts until 18 October. We look forward to hearing from you!. More:
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JOINT STATEMENT: "@PolStudiesAssoc, @UACES and @MYBISA are dismayed at the decision of @sunderlanduni to close its teaching and research programmes in Politics, History and Modern Languages.".
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The PSA Richard Rose Prize is awarded to an early-career scholar who has made a distinctive contribution to British Politics. Many congratulations to Kate Dommett (@KateDommett), University of Sheffield (@ShefUniPolitics), winner of this year's prize. 🏆. #PSAPrizes
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🎇Political Studies Association Prizes #PSA21🎆. We are delighted to announce the recipient of the 2021 Sir Bernard Crick Prize🏆 for Outstanding Teaching is:. ◻️@DrSarahLiu (@EdinburghUni). Warm congratulations Sarah on behalf of the members, trustees and staff of the PSA🎉
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The 2018 PSA Lifetime Achievement Award goes to the late Baroness Jowell in honour of her legacy of immense impact across a range of issues and policies. Her daughter Jess Mills is accepting the award on her behalf. #PSAAwards
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STATEMENT: "The @PolStudiesAssoc recognises the importance of the action undertaken by the @ucu, and gives our full support to concerns regarding workloads, casualisation of the profession, the attack on pensions and the gender pay gap." #UCUstrike.
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS. We are delighted to announce that the general call for papers for our annual conference is now open. Want to join us for #PSA24 at @UniStrathclyde? Submit your abstracts by 10 November!. More information:
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📢 Call for Papers for #PSA25. Want to join us for our 75th Annual Conference in Birmingham from 14-16 April 2025? Make sure to submit your abstracts until 18 October. We look forward to hearing from you!. More:
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Congratulations to our former Vice Chair @ProfRosieCamp on her appointment as the inaugural Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership! @GIWLkings.
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS. We've got a journal birthday to celebrate: The @BritJPIR is turning 25! Celebrate with us by submitting an article for a special issue on politics and IR research past, present and future. Find out more and submit by 15 April:
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#PSA22 - The conference is nearly at a close, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our Ambassadors who ensured panels ran smoothly, both in-person and online. 🙌. It wouldn't have been possible without them! 💪. @uniyorkpolitics @de_Jong_Sara @IndrajitRoyYork
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That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended #PSA19 and special thanks to this year's hosts @NTUSocSciences @TrentUni and @RosejGann. And a very special shout out to the man behind the madness, our events manager @Avlar77 😘. See you next year in Edinburgh!
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MP for Walthamstow @stellacreasy is named Backbencher of the Year for her work to amend the Queen’s Speech to ensure NI women have access to abortions on the NHS in England #PSAAwards.
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It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr Craig McAngus in December. To his loved ones and colleagues at @UniWestScotland, we offer our deepest condolences. Find out more about Craig's life, family and research here.
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"The chances of the @UKLabour winning a majority are frankly as close to zero as one can safely say it to be given they look utterly incapable of regaining anything in #Scotland.". Prof John Curtice speaking at today's #PSABriefing in Westminster.
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS. We are delighted to announce that the general call for papers for our annual conference is now open. Want to join us for #PSA24 at @UniStrathclyde? Submit your abstracts by 10 November!. More information:
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Announced just now the 2018 Broadcaster of the Year is @BBCkatyaadler from @BBC ! Congratulations! #PSAAwards
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS. Are you a PhD student or an early career academic? Then don't miss your chance to present at this year's @psa_ecn Annual Conference! . The deadline to submit abstracts is TOMORROW, 22 April. More:
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What an amazing time we had at #PSA23! Thank you to everyone who took part, and thank you to @LivUni @LivUniPol and @LJMU for hosting this year's conference. We can't wait to see you all again next year for #PSA24 🤩
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The Political Studies Communicator award goes to the recently espoused, and now double barrelled, Roger Awan-Scully ( @roger_scully ). Congratulations! #PSAAwards.
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We are looking for a new editorial team to lead Politics, one of our peer-reviewed journals. This is an exciting opportunity for a new team of editors. The closing date for applications is Friday 1 March 2024. Find out more:
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And that's a wrap! 👏We very much hope #PSA22 went well for you. 🎆A big thank you to the organising team @uniyorkpolitics, our guests & to you for taking part. More details of how to access conference content coming soon. .
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The prestigious Mackenzie Book Prize recognises the best political science book of the year. Congratulations to Christina Boswell (@BoswellPol), Uni of Edinburgh (@EdinburghPIR + @EdinburghUni) whose book 'Manufacturing Political Trust' has won this year's award. 🏆. #PSAPrizes
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The PSA is dismayed by Chris Heaton-Harris’s letter & defends academic freedom in the strongest possible terms
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Together with @EdinburghPIR we are pleased to announce a new editorial team @BritJPIR. Dr @AlanConvery will step up as Lead Editor and be joined by Prof Juliet Kaarbo, Dr @merylkenny and Dr @OliverDTurner as Associate Editors. Read our full announcement:
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Delighted to announce that the new editors of @BritJPIR will be from @CDE_Leeds @POLISatLeeds. Wishing the team @DerekEdyvane @DrJackHolland @EL_Anderson @VHoneymanLeeds & @Richard_Hayton every success. A big thank you to @EdinburghPIR! @SAGECQPolitics
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.@hayward_katy speaking at the 2019 @PolStudiesAssoc Awards pays tribute to academic colleagues, the importance of academic freedom, as well as those who live on the Irish border and are affected by #Brexit. #PSAAwards
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The Political Image of the Year is Theresa May waiting for Donald Tusk in an empty room. The photo is by Geert Vanden Wijngaert from Associated Press #PSAwards
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@DrAndreKeil Please read and share our joint statement. "The @PolStudiesAssoc, @UACES and @MYBISA are dismayed at the decision of @sunderlanduni to close its teaching and research programmes in Politics, History and Modern Languages.".
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Our Campaigners of the Year are @All4Choice! The award is presented by Bridget Kendall MBE to Alliance for Choice co-chairs Emma Campbell & Kellie O’Dowd. #PSAAwards
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We are delighted to announced that the new editors of @JournalPolitics will be from @GoldsmithsUoL. Wishing the team @DrLizJEvans @smartitaz @EskandarSadeghi + @SPGriffiths every success. Big thank you to the current editors @QMPoliticsIR! .@SAGECQPolitics
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Ever wonder about how a new breed of dictators holds power by faking democracy? . Spin Dictators by @sguriev & @dstreisman answers this question. Pre-order online @PrincetonUPress . PSA conference delegates save 30% on print books with code POL22: .
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🎇Political Studies Association Prizes #PSA21🎆. We are delighted to announce the recipient of the 2021 Political Communicator of the Year Prize🏆is:. ◻️Meg Russell (@ucl/@ConUnit_UCL). Warm congratulations Meg on behalf of the members, trustees and staff of the PSA🎉
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Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson MSP @RuthDavidsonMSP wins Parliamentarian of the Year #PSAAwards.
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We are absolutely delighted to announce that the PSA's next Chair will be Dr Rose Gann @RosejGann @NTUPolitics . Congratulations Rose & wishing you every success as you take up the role from April 23 👏.
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We are looking for a new editorial team to lead Politics, one of our peer-reviewed journals. This is an exciting opportunity for a new team of editors. The closing date for applications is Friday 1 March 2024. Find out more:
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📢 Internship Opportunity. Are you a @psa_ecn member studying toward your PhD? Want to gain experience in Westminster? Then this House of Commons internship opportunity may be for you! . Applications are open until midnight on 24 September. Find out more:
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The PSA Joni Lovenduski Prize recognises outstanding professional achievement by a mid-career scholar. Please join us in congratulating Catherine Durose, University of Birmingham (@unibirmingham / @BhamPolsis), winner of this year's award. 🏆. #PSAPrizes
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Which issue will help decide your general election vote:. 2019.Europe: 63%.Health: 43%.Environment: 11%.Economy: 9%. 2015.Europe: 7%.Health: 47%.Environment: 5%.Economy: 35%. 2010.Europe: 2%.Health: 26%.Environment: 5%.Economy: 32%. Source: @IpsosMORI/ November 2019. #GE2019.
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🚨 Funding Opportunity. We are delighted to continue supporting Black and minority ethnic students undertaking PhD study in Politics and International Relations through our Diverse Voices PhD Student Programme 2024. Find out more and apply:
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We are looking for a new editorial team to lead @JournalPolitics, one of our peer-reviewed journals. This is an exciting opportunity for a new team of editors. The closing date for applications is Friday 1 March 2024. Find out more:
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🎇Political Studies Association Prizes #PSA21🎆. We are delighted to announce the recipient of our 2021 Specialist Group of the Year Prize🏆is:. ◻️Participatory & Deliberative Democracy (@PSAdemocracy). Warm congratulations @Hans_Asenbaum, @Dr_SBussu, @adeligiaouri and @DFleuss🎉
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Call for papers is open for PSA 2019! .@InterpolAber @bbkpolitics @PolHistBrunel @CardiffPolitics @Kingspol_econ @warstudies @DefenceResearch @LivUniPol @socialsciences @LSEIRDept @brookes_socsci @QMPoliticsIR @rhulpir @soaspolitics @PCS_Swansea
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We are proud and delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2019 @PolStudiesAssoc award for Politician Of The Year is @DavidGauke! Congratulations on behalf of all our members, staff and supporters David! #PSAAwards
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✨ Submissions are now open for paper and panels for #PSA20 in Edinburgh. ✨. Next year the PSA turns 70 and we're re-imagining politics. To learn more, visit our website:.
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Judges chose @ameliagentleman for her coverage of the Windush scandal, praising her for ‘the clarity and empathy in her writing, which effectively highlighted individual stories of Windrush victims’. #PSAAwards.
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The Sir Bernard Crick Prize is awarded in recognition of outstanding teaching by a new entrant. This year's winner is Ursula Hackett (@UrsulaBHackett) for 'How To Write Brilliant Essays' (@Dr_Essays), Royal Holloway University of London (@RoyalHolloway + @rhulpir). 🏆. #PSAPrizes
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🎆The PSA is pleased to publish, in partnership with @MYBISA, this new report authored by @chrishanretty🎆. This report brings together data relating to the gender, ethnicity, and other characteristics of those working in Higher Education. Read in full👇.
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce Lisa McGee as the recipient of our 2019 Contribution To The Arts and Culture Award! Congratulations Lisa! #PSAAwards
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🚨 Funding Opportunity. We are delighted to continue supporting Black and minority ethnic students undertaking PhD study in Politics and International Relations through our Diverse Voices PhD Student Programme 2024. Find out more and apply:
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We would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of Prof Robert Elgie. A terrible loss for our colleagues @psaitweets and the political science community.
The School of Law and Government is very sad to announce the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Prof. Robert Elgie. Our sincerest condolences to his family. Funeral details will be announced later.
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Staying awake for #ElectionNight? . Here are the times polls close (GMT) . ◽️12am: Florida, Georgia, Virginia. ◽️12:30am: N Carolina, Ohio . ◽️1am: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas. ◽️2am: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wisconsin. ◽️3am: Nevada, Iowa . ◽️4am: California.
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🎆🎉The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce that our 71st Annual Conference will be convened by @QUBelfast🎆🎉. 🗓️Date: 29-31 March 2021. 🌍Location: Belfast. 💥Please share!. Find out more below👇
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The @PolStudiesAssoc is proud to announce Sir David Attenborough as the co-recipient of our 2019 Campaigner Of The Year Award. Many congratulations Sir David! #PSAAwards
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS. We've got a journal birthday to celebrate: The @BritJPIR is turning 25! Celebrate with us by submitting an article for a special issue on politics and IR research past, present and future. Find out more and submit by 15 April:
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Panel on The Future of Gender Equality in the UK: chair @DrOrlySiow (@PSAWomenPol), @VivHayes (@whywomen), Dr Sue Milner (@UniofBath), @ToniHaastrup (@UniKent) and @RGuerrina (@UniOfSurrey) #vote100
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McDougall Trust Prize for best dissertation in elections, electoral systems and representation goes to Jess Smith (@Jess_Smith1534) for "Gendering Political Leadership: A Case Study of the UK, Examining Media and Voter Perceptions" (@sotonpolitics via @bbkpolitics) 🏆.#PSAPrizes
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The Jo Cox Prize for Public Service and Active Citizenship (a new prize this year) goes to @Sarah_M_Hall ! Congratulations!!.
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🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨. 🎆🎉The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce that our 71st Annual Conference will be convened by @QUBelfast🎆🎉. 🗓️Date: 29-31 March 2021. 🌍Location: Belfast. 💥Please share!. Find out more below👇.
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. @tracey_crouch: ‘The team at DCMS were absolutely brilliant and this award is really theirs.’ #PSAAwards
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Celebrating our #PSAPrizes winners 🏆. The 2023 Joni Lovenduski Prize was awarded to @merylkenny for outstanding professional contribution to political studies by a mid-career scholar. Many congratulations! 🥳. More:
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The Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in the field of government and public administration goes to Karl Pike (@p_ikek) for "The Party has a Life of its Own: Labour's ethos and party modernisation, 1983-1997", Queen Mary University of London (@QMPoliticsIR) 🏆.#PSAPrizes
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📣 PSA Academic Prizes 2021/22. We are honoured to award the Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize 🏆 for lifetime contribution to Political Studies to @LordNortonLouth @PoliticsatHull 👏. #PSAPrizes
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