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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hi - those on the Young People's Politics PSA specialist group mailing list should have received our Sep 2025 newsletter

If you did not, or have changed email addresses, or know someone who would like to get our monthlyish newsletters, please contact us: [email protected]

Thanks 💙

Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Jul 8

*PSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE* #PSA26 - Call for Papers opens soon!
➡️ Find key dates and deadlines online.

PSA Annual Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Political Studies Association 76th Annual International ConferencePSA26: Political Studies Futures30 March – 1 April 2026, Oxford Join us in Oxford for PSA26 to discuss Political Studies FuturesOur…

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Aug 22

*PSA26 Annual Conference* - For information about how to submit a paper proposal, or to see registration fees, visit the PSA26 conference page, which includes extensive FAQs.
Paper proposal deadline: 17 October 2025
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PSA26 FAQs and Additional Information | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

How can I stay up to date with announcements about PSA26? The dedicated webpage for PSA26 will include all the latest information, deadline dates and related links. PSA Members will also receive…

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Silvia Behrens @silviab.bsky.social · Jul 17

Delighted to see this published - this article is based on my PhD @unistrathclyde.bsky.social and started as a humble draft in the @psayoungpol.bsky.social "Paper to Publication" workshop. Maybe also interesting to researchers in @rc34youth.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social & @johnsmithcentre.com.

Journal of Youth Studies @youthstudies.bsky.social · Jul 17

NEW ARTICLE ALERT!
Gender differences in political interest and participation among politically active youth:
Silvia Behrens
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Gender differences in political interest and participation among politically active youth

This article examines how gendered perceptions of interest affect young people's engagement in political participation, including ‘Do-It-Ourselves Politics’. Interest in politics has long been esta...

www.tandfonline.com

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Christine Huebner @chuebner.bsky.social · Jul 17

The UK government proposes to lower the voting age to 16 #vote16 This is a landmark moment for all the young people (+ some older ones) who campaigned for this for years. It's been a privilege to work & do research with young people on #VotesAt16 in Scotland and Wales www.jrrt.org.uk/evidence-and...

Breaking news from the BBC: voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK by next general election

With @eichhornjan.bsky.social at an event with young campaigners

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European Partnership for Democracy @epd.eu · Jun 18

🌍 Over half the world is under 30, how many shape the decisions that affect their lives? Today EPD launches the first Global Youth Participation Index (GYPI), measuring how youth engage in public life worldwide.

🔍 Explore it here: www.gypi.epd.eu

#YouthParticipation #GYPI

Global Youth Participation Index: gypi.epd.eu

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Jul 3

*PSA PUBLICATION - Political Insight* June issue now out. Incl. #OpenAccess article by PSA Founding Fellow, John Curtice on Local Elections 2025: Multi-party Politics in Action?
📚 Read more

Political Insight | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Political Insight is a must for anyone with an interest in politics. A quarterly, full-colour magazine from the PSA, Political Insight is written for a broad audience

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Jul 4

*PSA NEWS* 🌞 June issue now out 🌞 Members look out for your copy in the post. Or view selected articles online buff.ly/p6vlmH4

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Apr 17

with a special thank you to wonderful @anaisabelnunes.bsky.social

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Apr 17

Thanks to those who could take part in Young People's Politics specialist group panels at Political Studies Association (PSA) @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social annual conference #PSA25 in Birmingham- we're sorry that not everyone could make it.
So ... let's be loud, proud and numerous in Oxford #PSA26 !

Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 17

⏰ SAVE THE DATE
Missing PSA conference vibes already? Then *Save the date* for next year's event
📆 PSA26, Oxford, 30 March - 1 April 2026
👀 More details coming soon

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Ana Isabel Nunes @anaisabelnunes.bsky.social · Apr 16

📢Panel alert📢 We are looking forward to our second YPP SG panel at the #psa25. From 1.30-3.00 we will be discussing youth politics, elections, and voting! Join us if you are around -room LO101, the Rep/Library of Birmingham. 🤩 @psayoungpol.bsky.social

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Ana Isabel Nunes @anaisabelnunes.bsky.social · Apr 14

We are looking forward to the Young People's Politics specialist group AGM tomorrow at 11:30am.

We also have our first panel happening from 3.30-5.00pm, with an incredible group of speakers!

Do join us! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 🤩 @psayoungpol.bsky.social #psa25

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Ceri H @ceried.bsky.social · Apr 15

Fantastic day yesterday at the Political Studies Association conference. Looking forward to presenting on how we can support young people's learning for democracy @psayoungpol.bsky.social Especially important to hear their voices now in climate emergency & with authoritarianism on the rise. #PSA75

Paper abstract for presentation: Navigating Political Complexity: Youth Engagement with Environmental Discourses through Deliberative Pedagogy

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Ana Isabel Nunes @anaisabelnunes.bsky.social · Apr 15

📢 Our first Young People's Politics panel is later today from 3.30-5.00pm 📢

✨Our AGM is also happening today from 11.30-12.30 @ The Rep, Room LOB101. We'll discuss ideas for panels next year and other things.✨

We are looking forward to it!🤩

@psayoungpol.bsky.social #psa25

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Apr 12

Young People's Politics 💙 panels #PSA25 💙

1) Young People's Politics - Political Socialisation & Digital Engagement
Tues 15 April 2025, 3:30pm

2) Young People's Politics - Elections & Voting
Wed 15 April 2025, 1:30pm

3) Young People's Politics - Activism & Participation
Wed 15 April 2025, 3:30pm

Young People's Politics | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The PSA Young People’s Politics specialist group addresses various questions within contemporary and historical contexts related to young people’s political participation, such as:What does ‘politics’...

www.psa.ac.uk

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Apr 12

Young People's Politics 💙 panels #PSA25 💙

1) Young People's Politics - Political Socialisation & Digital Engagement
Tues 15 April 2025, 3:30pm

2) Young People's Politics - Elections & Voting
Wed 15 April 2025, 1:30pm

3) Young People's Politics - Activism & Participation
Wed 15 April 2025, 3:30pm

Young People's Politics | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The PSA Young People’s Politics specialist group addresses various questions within contemporary and historical contexts related to young people’s political participation, such as:What does ‘politics’...

www.psa.ac.uk

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 8

#PSA25 Conference programme & schedule now online. Delegate Guide & conference app out soon. buff.ly/08lGWUn

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Jan 22

For more information about the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Political Studies Association (PSA)
specialist group Young People's Politics,
please visit our web page:
www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...

Young People's Politics | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The PSA Young People’s Politics specialist group addresses various questions within contemporary and historical contexts related to young people’s political participation, such as:What does ‘politics’...

www.psa.ac.uk

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Dec 4

Thank you for the many proposals and apologies we could not include all

Full titles of panels/workshop and speakers will go up on our web page here:
www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...

See you in Birmingham in April 2025 #PSA25 : )

Ana, Chika, Dena, Katherine & Sarah

[email protected]

Young People's Politics | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The PSA Young People’s Politics specialist group addresses various questions within contemporary and historical contexts related to young people’s political participation, such as:What does ‘politics’...

www.psa.ac.uk

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Dec 5

Here they are!

Young People's Politics panels & workshop
#PSA25 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

-Citizenship & Political Education

-Political Socialisation & Digital Engagement

-Workshop on Intersectionality & Participatory Arts-based Research with YP

-Elections & Voting

-Activism & Participation

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Dec 5

Here they are!

Young People's Politics panels & workshop
#PSA25 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

-Citizenship & Political Education

-Political Socialisation & Digital Engagement

-Workshop on Intersectionality & Participatory Arts-based Research with YP

-Elections & Voting

-Activism & Participation

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Dec 4

Thank you for the many proposals and apologies we could not include all

Full titles of panels/workshop and speakers will go up on our web page here:
www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...

See you in Birmingham in April 2025 #PSA25 : )

Ana, Chika, Dena, Katherine & Sarah

[email protected]

Young People's Politics | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The PSA Young People’s Politics specialist group addresses various questions within contemporary and historical contexts related to young people’s political participation, such as:What does ‘politics’...

www.psa.ac.uk

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Nov 19

Welcome to all our new (old?) followers. Thank you for joining us & for your patience. We are just gearing up & will start posting properly soon. What content & conversations would you like?

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thank you for the many proposals we received for Young People's Politics specialist group sessions at the Political Studies Association (PSA) annual conference in Birmingham, 14-16 April 2025💙

@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social will be notifying authors about 'abstract status' before the end of month

PSA Annual Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The PSA Annual Conference - “What Next?" - convened by the University of Birmingham and Aston University, will take place from 14 – 16 April 2025.

www.psa.ac.uk

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Kira Renée Kurz @kirareneekurz.bsky.social · Nov 15

I've created a small starter pack of political scientists working on youth politics: party youth wings, voting age reforms, electoral behavior of young people, youth political representation, youth movements,...

Feel free to suggest additions :)

go.bsky.app/P4xzF6p

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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · Nov 17

And this is who we are : )

Young People's Politics specialist group convenors:

Dena ARYA
University of Birmingham

Chika HOSODA
University of York

Ana Isabel NUNES
Nottingham Trent University

Sarah PICKARD
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3

Katherine SMITH
University of York

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