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Christopher Wratil 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine @chriswratil.bsky.social · 12d

You have work on politics in Europe, European integration or the EU?

Submit it to next year's @epssnet.bsky.social conference section on "European and EU Politics“ 👇

@bjornhoyland.bsky.social & I are open to diverse proposals with a European dimension.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

What’s the Difference Between EPSS and EPSA?

We explain it here 👇

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Difference Between EPSS and EPSA: What to Know for 2026

Confused about the difference between EPSS and EPSA? Learn how they differ in governance, structure, and their 2026 conferences.

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Simon Hix @simonhix.bsky.social · 7d

What's the difference between @epssnet.bsky.social and the "old" EPSA, and why you should come to our conference in Belfast in June 2026: epssnet.org/uncategorize...

Difference Between EPSS and EPSA: What to Know for 2026

Confused about the difference between EPSS and EPSA? Learn how they differ in governance, structure, and their 2026 conferences.

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Zeynep Somer-Topcu @zeynsom.bsky.social · 7d

Still confused about EPSA vs. EPSS? Which conference should you go to? Here is a link to clarify things: epssnet.org/uncategorize... TL;DR: "EPSA" community will be in Belfast. Same community, new organisation, bigger mission; slightly new name; and a very different foundation @epssnet.bsky.social

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

>>> The section welcomes submissions that make a clear contribution - theoretical, empirical or both - using qualitative or quantitative approaches.

Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics, with diverse mix of topics, methods & scholars.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

▶️ Gender & Sexuality Politics

👉🏽 Section chairs: @anacweeks.bsky.social & @turnbulldugarte.com

📢 Our section section welcomes papers and panels that advance the study of gender, sexuality, and intersectionality in politics, broadly conceived. >>>

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

>>> It also covers work on receiving societies, such as citizenship, immigrant integration, political representation, and public attitudes toward migrants and minorities.

Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

▶️ Migration Politics

👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social

📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

>>> We especially encourage contributions that employ rigorous empirical methods to deliver robust policy-relevant insights or advance groundbreaking fundamental research.

Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

▶️ Public Policy & Administration

👉🏽 Section chairs: @fgilardi.bsky.social & @asmusletholsen.bsky.social

📢 Our section welcomes research that addresses today’s most pressing issues in public policy and public administration. >>>

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

>>> the study of judicial behaviour, legal mobilization, and public opinion.

Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

▶️ Judicial Politics

👉🏽 Section chairs: Michal Ovádek (UCL) & Joan-Josep Vallbé (Barcelona)

📢 Our section welcomes work applying both qualitative and quantitative social science approaches to any aspect of judicial politics, incl. >>>

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

We'll feature four sections this week to provide more information about the conference.

🔝 Judicial Politics + Public Policy & Administration + Migration Politics + Gender & Sexuality Politics

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EPSS 2026 Conference | June 18–20 | ICC Belfast, UK

Join top political scientists for the EPSS 2026 Annual Conference in Belfast. Submit papers, attend panels, and network with fellow researchers.

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 12d

Studying Party Politics?

Submit your paper here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 12d

Working on Historical Political Economy?

Submit your paper here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 12d

Submissions: papers or panels (incl. Lightning Rounds, Author Meets Critics, Topic Round Tables).

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 12d

▶️ Conflict, Violence & Security

👉🏽 Section chairs: @sabinecarey.bsky.social Monika Sus

📢 This section welcomes work that fits the themes of conflict, violence & security, using qualitative or quantitative methods & that foster dialogue across perspectives and across methodological approaches.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 12d

Submissions: papers or panels (incl. Lightning Rounds, Author Meets Critics, Topic Round Tables).

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 12d

▶️ European + EU Politics

👉🏽 Section chairs: @bjornhoyland.bsky.social @chriswratil.bsky.social

📢 This section welcomes work on politics in Europe, European integration & the EU, using qualitative or quantitative approaches, single-country or comparative.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

We'll feature two sections each Tuesday & Thursday to provide more information about the conference.

🔝 This Thursday: European/EU Politics & Conflict, Violence, and Security

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Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference

Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 14d

▶️ Historical Political Economy

👉🏽 Section chairs: Jon Fiva & Kasia Nalewajko

📢 This section welcomes work with micro-level historical data & strong quantitative or mixed-methods designs.

Submissions: papers & complete panels using history, to inform our understanding of the present & theory.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 14d

Submissions with comparative perspectives across developed & developing world, innovative methodologies, or emerging challenges facing parties in the 21st century are particularly encouraged.

Submissions: papers, complete panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 14d

▶️ Party Politics

👉🏽 Section chairs: @zeynsom.bsky.social & @sarahwagner.bsky.social

📢 This section welcomes work on party organizations, party electoral strategies, parties in government, as well as electoral and behavioral consequences of parties’ strategies & their organizational changes.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

We'll feature two sections each Tuesday & Thursday to provide more information about the conference.

🔝 This Tuesday: Party Politics & Historical Political Economy

Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference

Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 19d

If you work on climate politics, EPSS 2026 in Belfast is for you:

epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

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