St Andrews Graduate Conference in International Political Theory (IPT) | 14th Annual Conference | 20-21 July 2026 | International Politics/(Un)Ethical Worlds.
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The programme is here! 🎉
We are thrilled to share the schedule for our 14th Annual Graduate Conference in IPT, taking place on the 20th and 21st of July @StAndrewsIR. We are so excited to welcome our participants and look forward to two days of engaging conversations!
Congratulations to the winners of our @univofstandrews 2026 Undergraduate Prize in International Political Theory.
Huge congratulations to @StAndrewsIR undergrads:
Patricia Riley - Best Poster
Beccie White - Best Video Essay
Check out their amazing submissions below!
Yesterday, at the 14th Annual Conference in International Political Theory @StAndrewsIR @univofstandrews, we held a panel for Masters Students to discuss their work. Featured: Yvonne Farrell, Petr Franc, Ivonne Ornelas Gutierrez, Thomas Becker Kuffer and Yoanna Nencheva.
Keynote One from the 14th Annual Graduate Conference in International Political Theory @StAndrewsIR @univofstandrews by Dr. Seán Molloy (@UniKentPolitics @UniKent ) - Ethics in Dark Times: Machiavelli, Carr and the Problem of Human History.
Here is Aušra Kaziliūnaitė and Muhammad Sharif presenting on Day One of the 14th Annual Graduate Conference in International Political Theory @uniofstandrews @StAndrewsIR.
Today is the first day of our 14th Annual Conference. Here are some pictures of Panel One - 'Knowledge, Belief and Hope in Dark Times' in @StAndrewsIR Lecture Theatre - papers from Håkon Evjemo, Tazera Tazebew, and Ming Kit Wong, with @kieranjomeara chairing.
The sixth submission for our Undergraduate Prize in IPT (2026) is by Laura Zakarias - a Second-Year Philosophy and IR student @StAndrewsIR. This submission is called: 'Who Answers for the Algorithm; AI-Mediated Warfare and the Accountability Crisis in Just War Theory'
The fifth submission for our Undergraduate Prize in International Political Theory (2026) is by Rebecca White - a Fourth-Year French and International Relations @StAndrewsIR student. This submission is called: 'Time in International Relations is Not Neutral.'
The fourth submission for our Undergraduate Prize in International Political Theory (2026) is by Joey Chong - A Third-Year Chinese Studies and IR student @StAndrewsIR. This submission is called: 'Subalterns Under Securitization, Seeing Beyond the Speech Act.'
The third submission for our Undergraduate Prize in International Political Theory (2026) is by Holden Meilman - A Fourth-Year IR and Sustainable Development student @StAndrewsIR. This submission is called: 'Intersecting Geopolitical Maritime Security Interests in Africa.'
The second submission for our Undergraduate Prize in International Political Theory (2026) is by Louis T. Sayers - A Third-Year International Relations and French undergraduate student @StAndrewsIR. This submission is called: 'Sovereignty and The Seabed.'
The first submission for our Undergraduate Prize in International Political Theory (2026) is by Patricia Riley. A Third-Year International Relations undergraduate student @StAndrewsIR. Patricia's submission is called 'Machiavelli's Prince and Fickle Fortuna.'
From the 20th-21st July, the 14th St Andrews Graduate Conference in IPT will hold panels on:
- Knowledge, Belief and Hope in Dark Times
- Technology, Media and the Aesthetics of Power
- Political Order, Authority and Crisis
- Alternatives, Resistance, and Political Imagination
This is alongside:
- A dedicated panel for Masters students
- Our IPT Undergraduate Prize
- Our two amazing keynote speakers Dr. James Souter (University of Leeds) @JSouter2 and Dr. Seán Molloy (University of Kent)
So...Watch this space!
📢 Less than ONE MONTH until the conference!
As the programme is finalised, we're excited to start showcasing submissions to our IPT Undergraduate Prize. @StAndrewsIR undergraduates were invited to submit research posters or short video essays for the prize. Watch this space!
Today is your LAST DAY to submit an abstract - there is still time!
Just fill in this form:
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CALL FOR PAPERS - CLOSES TOMORROW!
International Politics/(Un)Ethical Worlds: Morality, Power, Resistance and the Aesthetics of Politics in Dark Times.
20th-21st July 2026 │In-Person│@StAndrewsIR
Keynotes:
- Dr. Seán Molloy @SeanMolloyIR
- Dr. James Souter @JSouter2
CALL FOR PAPERS - CLOSES TOMORROW!
International Politics/(Un)Ethical Worlds: Morality, Power, Resistance and the Aesthetics of Politics in Dark Times.
20th-21st July 2026 │In-Person│@StAndrewsIR
Keynotes:
- Dr. Seán Molloy @SeanMolloyIR
- Dr. James Souter @JSouter2
CALL FOR PAPERS - 1 WEEK LEFT!
International Politics/(Un)Ethical Worlds: Morality, Power, Resistance and the Aesthetics of Politics in Dark Times.
20th-21st July 2026│In-Person│@StAndrewsIR
Keynotes: @SeanMolloyIR @JSouter2
Call closes: 20th April 2026
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CALL FOR PAPERS OPEN
International Politics/(Un)Ethical Worlds: Morality, Power, Resistance and the Aesthetics of Politics in Dark Times.
20th-21st July 2026 │In-Person @StAndrewsIR
Keynotes: @SeanMolloyIR @JSouter2
Call closes: 20th April 2026
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