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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · 23m

Many thanks to everyone who has submitted abstracts and session proposals for the Annual BSA Conference 2026! We look forward to going through the submissions and organising the Theory Stream in the coming weeks.

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#BritSoc26

Key BSA Events

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Department of Sociology, University of York @uoy-sociology.bsky.social · 4d

Katy Sian has published an article exploring the silencing of Palestine in Western universities and its implications for decolonizing the curriculum in ‘Race, Ethnicity and Education’.

#Decolonizing #Palestine

Depoliticizing decolonization: the silencing of Palestine in universities

This paper argues that since 7 October 2023, universities across the West have remained complicit in the silencing of Palestine. It argues that this silencing has functioned through three key regis...

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · 8d

Submit your abstract by Friday, 3rd Oct!

'Held on the eve of the Association’s 75th anniversary, this year’s conference offers a moment to think sociologically with time: how we periodise change, how we inherit and rework ideas, and how our histories'..
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BSA Annual Conference 2026: 75 Years of Sociology

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · 8d

Submit your abstract by Friday, 3rd Oct!

'Held on the eve of the Association’s 75th anniversary, this year’s conference offers a moment to think sociologically with time: how we periodise change, how we inherit and rework ideas, and how our histories'..
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

BSA Annual Conference 2026: 75 Years of Sociology

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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · 22d

Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other! Submit an abstract for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · Sep 5

Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other! Submit an abstract for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

BSA Annual Conference 2026: 75 Years of Sociology

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Sep 1

The (2022-present) BSA Theory Study Group convening team is delighted to welcome five new convenors!

They are:
Sarah Bufkin - University of Birmingham
Birgan Gokmenoglu - Birmingham City University
Neal Harris - Oxford Brookes University
Zheng Liu - Univ of Bristol
Maria Volkova - Univ of Exeter

Ioana Cerasella Chis
University of Birmingham
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Joe Davidson
University of Cambridge
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Mr Sebastian Raza
University of Cambridge
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Sarah Bufkin
University of Birmingham
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Birgan Gokmenoglu
Birmingham City University
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Neal Harris
Oxford Brookes University
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Zheng Liu
University of Bristol
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Maria Volkova
University of Exeter
Send an email.

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 29

BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh)

We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables!
Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025

* presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair
* 20-min slot/paper
* papers grouped by topic areas
#BritSoc26

Banner for the BSA conference
BSA 75 Years of Sociology
University of Edinburgh
8 - 10 April 2026
#BritSoc26

Visual representation of the configuration of the room with 6 tables and 4 presentations/each table allocated 20-minute slots.

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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · Aug 19

Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

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Sociological and Cultural Studies, University of Glasgow @uofgsociology.bsky.social · Jul 29

Here's a chance to get into some sustained theoretical discussion with like-minded sociologists, under the auspices of the @bsatheory.bsky.social ....

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 29

BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh)

We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables!
Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025

* presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair
* 20-min slot/paper
* papers grouped by topic areas
#BritSoc26

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 29

BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh)

We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables!
Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025

* presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair
* 20-min slot/paper
* papers grouped by topic areas
#BritSoc26

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 11

75 Years of Sociology
BSA Annual Conference 2026

Submit your abstract for the Theory Stream!

Deadlines:
* Special Event Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Mon, 17 Nov 2025
#BritSoc26
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Banner for the BSA 2026 Conference
BSA 75 years of Sociology

University of Edinburgh, 8-10 April 2026
#BritSoc26

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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · Jul 21

Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 16

Abstract Submission Guidelines for presentations, posters, roundtables, and special events

BSA Annual Conference 2026
The University of Edinburgh
Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 April 2026
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#Sociology #Theory #SocialTheory

Oral Papers (250 word count limit)
The programme stream coordinators will allocate Oral Paper slots after consideration of all
accepted abstracts, together with the keywords supplied by authors. All oral presentations
will take place in a paper session (1.5 hours) made up of four Oral presentations. Each Oral
presentation will be 20-minute papers so you should plan to speak for 15 minutes and
allow 5 minutes for comments and questions. All rooms are equipped with a computer,
screen, projector and PowerPoint facilities.
Posters (250 word count limit)
The organisers wish to encourage the presentation of suitable material by poster rather than
in an oral presentation, and a prominent display area will be available. Further guidance on
poster presentations here.
Roundtables (250 word count limit)
As is usual practice at some larger conferences, roundtable sessions are where a number of
presentations are given simultaneously at separate tables within a single room. Each table will
have a session chair and the papers allocated to it will be grouped by topic areas. All
roundtables will take place in a paper session (1.5 hours) made up of four roundtable
presentations. Each of the four papers within the roundtable will be allocated a 20 minute slot
(15 minutes presentation followed by 5 minutes questions). Computers and PowerPoint will
not be available for use during the roundtable sessions, therefore we would encourage
presenters to use this as an opportunity to think more creatively about their input at the
conference. Further guidance on roundtable sessions is available here.
Special Events (500 word count limit)
Special Event sessions are 1.5hr sessions and may include visual displays, symposia, panels,
workshops, roundtable discussions and many more. Please submit your Special Event on the
BSA website by choosing your preferred presentation mode from the dropdown menu as
‘Special Event’. Further guidance on special events is available here.

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 11

Abstracts are invited from sociologists working in any sub-disciplinary field of study. If you’d be interested in presenting your research at the largest annual gathering of sociologists in the UK, submit your abstract to us by Friday, 3 October 2025!

#Sociology #SocialTheory #Theory

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 11

For the 2026 BSA Conference, the Theory Study Group will be organising the Theory Stream (which covers Global Histories and Sociology, New Materialisms, and Theory). We look forward to receiving your abstracts!
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#Sociology #SocialTheory #Theory

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jul 11

75 Years of Sociology
BSA Annual Conference 2026

Submit your abstract for the Theory Stream!

Deadlines:
* Special Event Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025
* Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Mon, 17 Nov 2025
#BritSoc26
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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · Jun 26

Should sociology look beyond the university?

In our June issue, @academicdiary.bsky.social argues for lives of the mind beyond those institutional walls: “We need self-governed organisations and non-hierarchical structures that nurture and sustain our craft.”

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BSA Mid-Career Forum @bsamcf.bsky.social · Jun 25

We’re a new BSA Forum supporting sociologists navigating the mid-career stage. Co-convened by @katyjmc.bsky.social and @drfloraposte.bsky.social we’re building a space for solidarity, strategy, and shared stories. For more: www.britsoc.co.uk/groups/speci... and keep watch for an online Launch Event.

Mid-Career Forum

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 20

Many thanks to everyone who’s submitted their expressions of interest to join the co-convening team!

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 19

The deadline is tomorrow - 30 hours left to submit your expression of interest to join the co-convening team!

#Sociology #Theory

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29

Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 19

The deadline is tomorrow - 30 hours left to submit your expression of interest to join the co-convening team!

#Sociology #Theory

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29

Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory

Become a British Sociological Association (BSA) Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.

The Theory Study Group of the British Sociological Association needs new co-convenors! The current members of the convening team (Ioana Cerasella Chis, Joe Davidson, and Sebastian Raza) took on this role in July 2022 and we are now looking for (potentially three) BSA members to take up the torch and continue developing the Study Group in the coming years.

We are keen to ensure a smooth transition by passing on what we have learnt over the past three years. To that end, we invite expressions of interest from individuals or teams to join the current co-convening team in July 2025, with the expectation that the newly appointed convenors would take over the leadership of the group from July 2026.

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 16

There are only 5 days left to submit your statement of interest to join the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group!

The team will have approx. 6 members over the next year (from July 2025), followed by the departure of the current co-convening team in July 2026.

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29

Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 11

9 days left until the deadline!

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29

Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 4

Just a little over 2 weeks left to submit your statement! Join the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group👇🏼

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29

Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory

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BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Jun 4

Just a little over 2 weeks left to submit your statement! Join the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group👇🏼

BSA Theory Study Group (British Sociological Association) @bsatheory.bsky.social · Apr 29

Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor!

Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#Theory

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