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PSA ECN: Engaging with the media

Ahead of General Election the PSA ECN are organising this session to cover how you can engage with the media. Have you wondered how academics get their research covered by the news media? Or how they managed to get an appearance on the radio? Join us and our guest speakers for this online event to have your media questions answered! Confirmed speakers so far are: – Dr Caroline Leicht (University of Southampton): previous ECN Communications Officer and journalist – Dr Ceri Fowler (University of Oxford): founder of GenElect Network – Dr Andy Mycock (University of Leeds): PSA Exec with experience […]

PSA ECN and Political Perspectives: Academic blog writing

Join the PSA ECN and Political Perspectives collaboration on academic blogwriting! The first half of this session will cover an introduction to blog-writing, including tips on how to get started, what is required and how to get involved. This event is a great opportunity to hear from the editors of a successful academic blog and get creative with your own ideas! Part 1 Introduction to blog writing: The editors of Political Perspectives will provide an overview of academic blog-writing, including how to get started and how to get involved. Learn what the editors look for in a blog and hear […]

ECN Conference: Politics Today 15-19th July

All panels have now been assembled – do please register to join the event online! There has never been a more exciting time to study politics! With elections in more than 80 countries in 2024 (including a UK General Election on the horizon), the widespread use of AI, the rise of far-right extremism, all while facing economic and global recovery from Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis, there is lots going on for political scientists to make sense of. How can we study the political world today? And how can our research have real-world impact to create a better […]

PSA24 Early Career Pre-Conference Event

Sunday 24 March The PSA Early Career Network is delighted to announce that we are continuing our new tradition of a pre-conference afternoon the day before the PSA main conference. This years event will be hosted on Sunday, 24 March 2024 from 2pm at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Throughout the afternoon, we will offer several panels and workshops tailored to early career academics aimed at bolstering confidence and knowledge about building your career and navigating early career life. With lots of sessions taking place, you can curate your own schedule and choose what to attend throughout the afternoon. Sessions […]

PSA23 Pre-Conference Early Career Workshop

The PSA’s Early Career Network is delighted to be hosting a free pre-conference Early Career Day, for those attending PSA23, on Sunday 2 April. The day is designed to provide several useful panels and workshops which aim to bolster confidence and knowledge around building your career. With lots of sessions taking place, you can curate your schedule and choose what to attend throughout the day. Sessions will include but are not limited to: CV and cover letters workshop Panel on navigating both academic and non-academic careers after your PhD Academic grant-writing workshop Roundtable on dealing with rejection Introduction to Knowledge […]