Global Theory Forum

@globaltheoryldn.bsky.social

London-based, LISS-DTP funded student-led group fostering an academic community for PhD students and ECRs working on political theory and philosophy with global dimensions. globaltheoryforum@gmail.com

A big thanks to the Society for Applied Philosophy for allowing our April Sympsoium to be such a stimulating day: thanks to all who presented and attended and our senior contibrutors: Jeffrey Howard, Alice Baderin, Alex Grzankowski, Ross Mittiga, & Tom Parr

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A reminder to sign up for our Spring Symposium! Monday, 27th April at University College London, sponsored by the Society for Applied Philosophy. Talks by ECRs on methods, AI, the climate crisis, and the future of work, as well as a keynote by Prof Jeff Howard. Sign up here tinyurl.com/GTFSymposium

Global Theory Forum - Spring Symposium 2026

Join the second GTF Spring Symposium that features a keynote from Prof. Jeffrey Howard and contributions from ECRs and senior discussants!

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Looking forward to another great Global Theory Forum working session TONIGHT at KCL! Join us 5pm at Bush House (S)1.03 to discuss Maja Kantar's work on political subjectivity beyond refusal, with Johan Seibers as discussant - followed, as always, by the pub

Global Theory Forum's working group sessions return this Thursday at 5pm! Anton Bronfman will present his paper 'Mystifying Possibilities: towards a conceptualization of the diplomatic mystique' with Dr. Alvina Hoffmann from SOAS as discussant. Join us at QMUL Bancroft 1.02.5, followed by the pub!

We are excited to announce that we have four great topics lined up for our Spring Working Groups, beginning on January 29th with Anton Bronfman (Central European University) who is presenting Mystifying Possibilities: Towards a Conceptualization of the Diplomatic Mystique.

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We have extended our Call for Papers for Working Groups till Monday, 15th December: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F.... We encourage submissions by PhD students and ECRs who want a relaxed setting to present in-progress work, and note you just need a presentation, not a complete paper.

Global Theory Forum Spring 2026 Abstract Submission

This form is for submitting your abstract for the Global Theory Forum Working Groups taking place in the Spring term of 2026. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words. Please submit your abstract ...

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Thrilled that this Thursday (20.11.) Reyyan Akca will present her paper on "Rethinking Cultural Diplomacy through Museums: The Case of Qatar in Global IR”. Excited to have Dr. Pablo de Orellana as senior discussant. Drop by at KCL (Bush House SE 1.04) from 5-6:30pm!

We’re delighted to announce our CfA for the Spring Working Group sessions, held in person at KCL, QMUL, UCL and Birkbeck! The series offers a conversational space to share ideas in international political theory — no paper draft required. Submit here by Dec 8th: shorturl.at/u9xiL

Global Theory Forum Spring 2026 Abstract Submission

This form is for submitting your abstract for the Global Theory Forum Working Groups taking place in the Spring term of 2026. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words. Please submit your abstract ...

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We are excited to announce our 2025 Autumn Term Working Group Series! Do make sure you are signed up to our email list (indicated below) to make sure you are up to date with Forum updates and the circulation of the relevant readings prior to each session.

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Our next seminar will be: Freddie Larden - Funny People: Towards a Theory of Populist Humour March 20th, in Bancroft 1.01.2, QMUL. Dr Savvas Voutyras (Bournemouth) will be kindly joining us as a discussant Please email us for readings and registration!

We warmly invite you to our book manuscript workshop with @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social on his upcoming book. Details in link - but note the deadline for registering (19th March) and that there will also be a masterclass on getting theory into publishing shape!

Global Theory Forum Book Manuscript Workshop

join us for a one-day book workshop dedicated to Prof. Jonathon Floyd's upcoming volume Public Political Philosophy: Methods and Methodology

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