The 'Changemakers Academy', a new initiative from @drdonnasmith.bsky.social at @openuniversity.bsky.social
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The 'Changemakers Academy', a new initiative from @drdonnasmith.bsky.social at @openuniversity.bsky.social
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Announcing 'Newid - The Future Generations Changemaker Academy' launch 🚀
A new partnership between Bridgend College, @futuregencymru.bsky.social, OU Wales & Unloc to empower 16–25 year olds to lead change locally and nationally.
Read more here: university.open.ac.uk/wales/en/new...
*PSA OPPORTUNITY*
📢 New #ALevel Essay Competition for #Schools #Students & #Teachers run by PSA American Politics Group (APG) @psaamericanpol.bsky.social with the Financial Times @financialtimes.com
📆 Application deadline 16 March
➡️ Full details
*PSA Public Membership*
For individuals engaged with #politics, #InternationalRelations, #Research, or #policy-making , incl. politicians, civil servants, journalists, think-tankers or third sector workers.
➡️ Join today
#PSA26 Annual Conference is fast approaching!
You will find useful information on the PSA26 website about
🏠️ Accommodation
📆 Programme
📢 Keynote speakers
🍴 Food and refreshments
🚨 Registration deadline 12 March
Still time to sign up for these @ukparliament.parliament.uk webinars. The first one is tomorrow 6pm!
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*PSA Resource* Read and share our NEW 'Guide to Studying #Politics & #InternationalRelations at University'
➡️ Studying #PIR helps develop sought-after critical thinking, analytical and communication skills.
➡️ Discover what a Politics degree can offer, and where it can take you.
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*PSA PRIZES* APSA-PSA International Partnership Award
🏅 Awarding political scientists engaged in collaborative & productive cross-national partnerships in the areas of teaching, research, or civic engagement.
📆 Application deadline 11 February 2026
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🚨Tomorrow🚨TLN Webinar: ‘Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen @unisouthampton.bsky.social
📆 13 Jan, 12.30pm, Online
➡️ Discover how object-based learning can help convey, capture, and express complex ideas.
FREE and open to all
🌟NEW PSA Website🌟 We start the new year with the launch of our new website! This first phase of development coincides with other digital initiatives including a new 'My Membership' area and new membership database. Ongoing developments will continue this year.
🎉Enjoy the new site buff.ly/67rovjj
Still time to sign up to both webinars - open to students and the general public👇
🌟PSA PRIZES🌟 Nominate by 1 December!
🏅 We invite prize nominations for outstanding Research, Professional Contributions and Teaching & Learning.
📆 Deadline for nominations 1 December 2025
➡️ Full details, eligibility, guidelines and forms online
Webinar 2: Get Your Voice Heard in UK Parliament 4 Feb 6pm events.teams.microsoft.com/event/828506...
@oupips.bsky.social @ukparliament.parliament.uk #UKPW
Want to learn more about how UK Parliament works? Sign up to 2 events, available to students & public.
Webinar 1: Intro to Your UK Parliament 27 Jan 6pm events.teams.microsoft.com/event/54f0ff...
@oupips.bsky.social @ukparliament.parliament.uk #UKPW
Are you an @openuniversity.bsky.social student interested in speaking to other students about politics? If so, join @oupips.bsky.social – a great way to mark UK Parliament Week! #UKPW
Find out more here: oupips.org.uk
@ukparliament.parliament.uk
UK Parliament Week #UKPW is back to spread the word about what #Parliament is. Get started with the free
Open Learn course - Introduction to making political & social change.
Check out the video: youtu.be/pq9bDCrjFFw
@ukparliament.parliament.uk @oupips.bsky.social
Sign up to this great free course about making political change #UKPW
This #TrusteesWeek we celebrate the PSA trustees and recognise the difference they make to our charity.💙 buff.ly/qC1d7TZ
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@teachpolitics.bsky.social
A reminder to all, that our AGM takes place at 5pm today.
Everyone is welcome, and all committee positions are open for election.
Sign up here - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f504f6...
OU PIPs kick off with inspiring ‘Welcome Week’ event
As part of this year’s Open University Welcome Week, the newly formed Politics, International Relations and Policy Society (PIPs) held its first event with Matt Staples, Head of the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies (SSGS) and Dr…
Tonight at 6:30. We are really looking forward to it
Promotional poster for the Politics, International Relations and Policy Society at The Open University, advertising a "Welcome Week 2025" event on Tuesday, 30th September 2025. Features headshots of Matt Staples, Head of the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, and Dr. Edward Wastnidge, Head of Politics and International Studies. The poster invites students to a special session introducing the society and its connection to the university’s teaching and research. Includes the society’s logo and website: www.oupips.org.uk. Would you like a shorter version for social media or a more formal one for institutional use?
Join us on 30th September - 6.30pm - 7.30pm, joined with Matt Staples and Dr. Edward Wastnidge will be sharing how the Open University’s teaching, research, and wider engagement in politics and international relations connect with the aims of our new society
Join: www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2...
Interested in undergrad IR? Check out this thread of @openuniversity.bsky.social links, including sign up details for our new module D228, a new @ouopenlearn.bsky.social course, our IR degree, and two informative videos #StudyIR #OpenUniversity
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Congrats to @drdonnasmith.bsky.social 😀👇
Delighted to have won the @journalpolitics.bsky.social best learning and teaching article!
Details below, and original article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Thank you!
Sign up for the MA below!
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*PSA PRIZE* To mark #PSA75 anniversary the #German #Politics Specialist Group @psagermanpol.bsky.social have launched an #EssayPrize for #undergraduate & #masters #students ➡️
Our MA in International Relations (IR) is open for registration! Over the next few days we’ll share info on what the course looks like & the kind of things you’ll be study in D818 – Part 1 of the MA
@mybisa.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @ou-gcsj.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social
Session takes place on: Thurs 17 July, 1pm. In Teams.
Link to register: eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e8...