@simonrushton.bsky.social
Professor of International Politics at University of Sheffield, UK. He/Him.
@simonrushton.bsky.socialIt was a real joy working with brilliant Colombian colleagues on this article, just published in @risjnl.bsky.social, that looks at concepts and practices of #VernacularSecurity in South West 🇨🇴. There’s even a video abstract for those who don’t want to read it!
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@mybisa.bsky.socialReposted by @simonrushton.bsky.social#BISA2027 conference keynote announced 📣
We are excited to announce that the keynote speaker for #BISA2027 will be esteemed scholar Professor Michael C Williams (University of Ottawa) with the title ‘IR and the Right’ 🎉
You can find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/1oR850ZVJS9
@simonrushton.bsky.social8 years later, pathetic Western governments just pretend it didn’t happen.
@simonrushton.bsky.social👇BISA conference dates moved by 2 weeks to avoid clash with Oasis gigs which have caused ⬆️ ££££ hotel prices in Manchester. I always preferred Blur anyway.
@mybisa.bsky.socialReposted by @simonrushton.bsky.social📣 #BISA2027 date change - 30 June - 2 July 📣
Recently announced Oasis concerts coinciding with the original conference dates have had a significant impact on hotel availability and prices for delegates. The move will help keep the conference accessible.
Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/p1Fp50ZQWPC
@simonrushton.bsky.socialHilariously, the Liz Truss bit is the sanest part of the whole press release. The rest is pure AI word salad. After reading it I’ve still no idea who Roundtable are or what they do. But they say both Truss and AI are involved, so I’m sure it’s worth investing in. 🤨
@simonrushton.bsky.socialThe (apparently deliberate) destruction of UK Higher Education continues apace. It appears that neither the UK nor Scottish governments care, and there are no ways left of holding university managers accountable. A complete disaster for the sector, and for society.
@simonrushton.bsky.socialCall for papers is out for the @mybisa.bsky.social 2027 conference in Manchester. Details below 👇
@mybisa.bsky.socialReposted by @simonrushton.bsky.socialRegister now for our 2027 virtual conference #VirtualBISA2027 🎉
The draft programme is out and registration is now open - we cannot wait to see you online on 11 - 13 January! 🌟
All information here! 👉 https://ow.ly/fFaw50ZKvUZ
@julietdryden.bsky.social City St George's, University of London
@simonrushton.bsky.socialLots of friends and colleagues today asking me how best to support the Nepal floods relief effort. Many good organisations are working in Nepal, but I can vouch for PHASE Nepal as one who will make sure help gets to those who need it most. Please help if you can: www.globalgiving.org/projects/eme...
