The BSA Theory Study Group has 3 exciting events scheduled for the coming weeks! 27 February (3.30pm GMT) Theorizing from Lived Experience 3 March (7pm GMT) Hope and Refusal in an Era of Criminalised Care 26 March (5pm GMT) Racial Capitalism in Post(Imperial) Europe #Sociology #Theory #BSATheory

Racial Capitalism in Post(Imperial) Europe: A Roundtable A BSA Theory Study Group Event 26 March 2026 (5.00-6.30pm GMT) Contributors to SAQ issue 125.1 will join the editors to share their research & to reflect on how racial capitalism functions as an analytic lens within contemporary social theory

Wonderful to see @academicdiary.bsky.social taking up his new role as President of @britsoci.bsky.social for the coming year!

Have you read Sociology’s latest special issue? Sociology under Attack looks at the ideological battle about the role of universities and of social sciences. Find articles on authoritarianism, neoliberalism and sociology's role in current political climates. journals.sagepub.com/toc/SOC/59/6

We are delighted to welcome Professor Les Back as BSA President, stepping up from Vice President. Les is Head of Sociology in the School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsociology.bsky.social. Thanks to Rachel Brooks as she completes her term as President es.britsoc.co.uk/professor-le...

In September last year (2024, you read that right) I gave the @bsatheory.bsky.social lecture on Academic freedom and the politics of free speech, with reflections on performativity, ontology of social institutions, and - of course - Palestine. It's finally up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH5S...

'Sociology under Attack', the new Sociology journal special issue, is now live! Articles in this special issue demonstrate that the value of Sociology is not restricted to what it does, but how it does it. Read now below. doi.org/10.1177/0038...

Theory and Society: Zygmunt Bauman Book Launch If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26928/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of the talks is now available on the BSA YouTube channel: youtu.be/jzPNl3O5Up0?... #Sociology #SocialTheory #Bauman #BSATheory

Academic Freedom and the Politics of Free Speech with Jana Bacevic If you missed our event (www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26750/...), we are pleased to share that the video recording of Jana's talk is now available on the BSA YouTube channel: youtu.be/jH5SIWescAU?... #Sociology #SocialTheory #BSATheory

The BSA is seeking nominations for the post of Vice President of the British Sociological Association. The new Vice President will then step into the role of President in January 2027. Deadline for notations is 10 December. tinyurl.com/bdfb5xvy #sociology

Many thanks to everyone who attended our first event of the 2025/2026 academic year, yesterday! For future events and announcements, keep an eye on our webpage: www.britsoc.co.uk/groups/study... #Theory #Sociology

21 Nov, 2pm This seminar will launch the new edited volume, 'Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century', edited by D Brzeziński, K Filipek, K Piwowar, M Winiarska-Brodowska. Book your free ticket! The event is open to members & non-members.

The event will be attended by the editors of the book, authors of selected chapters, as well as prominent researchers of contemporary algorithmisation as commentators: Dariusz Brzeziński Małgorzata Winiarska-Brodowska Robert Seyfert Nicolas Chartier-Edwards Noortje Marres David Beer #Theory

Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century (Routledge 2025) A BSA Theory Study Group Event 21 November 2025 (14:00-15:30 GMT) Online Free to attend, registration required www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b... #SocialTheory

Would you like to contribute to Sociology or Work, Employment and Society? Be sure to submit your application to join the Editorial Boards by 11 November 2025. Details on how to apply or nominate a colleague can be found below. www.mi-nomination.com/britsoc

Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century (Routledge 2025) A BSA Theory Study Group Event 21 November 2025 (14:00-15:30 GMT) Online Free to attend, registration required www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b... #SocialTheory

How will AI affect society? Find out by booking on 'Book Launch: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond: Theorising Society and Culture of the 21st Century' a free online @bsatheory.bsky.social event on 21 November tinyurl.com/4bspp3pr

Join us on 30 Jan 2026 (2–3 pm GMT) for the BSA webinar on applying for postdoctoral research funding with Dr Fei Huang (Leverhulme Early Career Fellow) & Prof Katherine Twamley (Professor of Sociology). Get tips on proposals, applications, mentors & more! Book now: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

Many thanks to everyone who has submitted abstracts and session proposals for the Annual BSA Conference 2026! We look forward to going through the submissions and organising the Theory Stream in the coming weeks. www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b... #BritSoc26

Katy Sian has published an article exploring the silencing of Palestine in Western universities and its implications for decolonizing the curriculum in ‘Race, Ethnicity and Education’. #Decolonizing #Palestine

Submit your abstract by Friday, 3rd Oct! 'Held on the eve of the Association’s 75th anniversary, this year’s conference offers a moment to think sociologically with time: how we periodise change, how we inherit and rework ideas, and how our histories'.. www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

Submit your abstract by Friday, 3rd Oct! 'Held on the eve of the Association’s 75th anniversary, this year’s conference offers a moment to think sociologically with time: how we periodise change, how we inherit and rework ideas, and how our histories'.. www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other! Submit an abstract for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other! Submit an abstract for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

The (2022-present) BSA Theory Study Group convening team is delighted to welcome five new convenors! They are: Sarah Bufkin - University of Birmingham Birgan Gokmenoglu - Birmingham City University Neal Harris - Oxford Brookes University Zheng Liu - Univ of Bristol Maria Volkova - Univ of Exeter

BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh) We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables! Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025 * presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair * 20-min slot/paper * papers grouped by topic areas #BritSoc26

Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

Here's a chance to get into some sustained theoretical discussion with like-minded sociologists, under the auspices of the @bsatheory.bsky.social ....

BSA Annual 2026 Conference (University of Edinburgh) We're spotlighting Theory Roundtables! Submit your 250-word abstract for a 1.5-hour session by 3 Oct 2025 * presentations given simultaneously at separate tables, each with a chair * 20-min slot/paper * papers grouped by topic areas #BritSoc26

75 Years of Sociology BSA Annual Conference 2026 Submit your abstract for the Theory Stream! Deadlines: * Special Event Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025 * Abstract Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025 * Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Mon, 17 Nov 2025 #BritSoc26 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

Abstract submissions are now invited for the BSA’s 75th anniversary conference, 8-10 April 2026, University of Edinburgh. Take part in ‘75 Years of Sociology’ – a fixture in the sociological calendar unlike any other. Submission deadline: 3 October 2025 tinyurl.com/23sjk4nh #sociology

Abstract Submission Guidelines for presentations, posters, roundtables, and special events BSA Annual Conference 2026 The University of Edinburgh Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 April 2026 britsoc.co.uk/media/26954/... #Sociology #Theory #SocialTheory

75 Years of Sociology BSA Annual Conference 2026 Submit your abstract for the Theory Stream! Deadlines: * Special Event Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025 * Abstract Submission: Friday, 3 Oct 2025 * Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Mon, 17 Nov 2025 #BritSoc26 britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

Should sociology look beyond the university? In our June issue, @academicdiary.bsky.social argues for lives of the mind beyond those institutional walls: “We need self-governed organisations and non-hierarchical structures that nurture and sustain our craft.” buff.ly/U3Lm7Lf

We’re a new BSA Forum supporting sociologists navigating the mid-career stage. Co-convened by @katyjmc.bsky.social and @drfloraposte.bsky.social we’re building a space for solidarity, strategy, and shared stories. For more: www.britsoc.co.uk/groups/speci... and keep watch for an online Launch Event.

Many thanks to everyone who’s submitted their expressions of interest to join the co-convening team!

The deadline is tomorrow - 30 hours left to submit your expression of interest to join the co-convening team! #Sociology #Theory

There are only 5 days left to submit your statement of interest to join the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group! The team will have approx. 6 members over the next year (from July 2025), followed by the departure of the current co-convening team in July 2026.

9 days left until the deadline!

Just a little over 2 weeks left to submit your statement! Join the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group👇🏼

Just a little over 2 weeks left to submit your statement! Join the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group👇🏼

Reminder 👇👇 We invite expressions of interest from individuals or teams to join the current co-convening team in July 2025, with the expectation that the newly appointed convenors would take over the leadership of the group from July 2026. #Sociology #AcademicChatter #SocialTheory #Theory

Reminder 👇👇 We invite expressions of interest from individuals or teams to join the current co-convening team in July 2025, with the expectation that the newly appointed convenors would take over the leadership of the group from July 2026. #Sociology #AcademicChatter #SocialTheory #Theory

We would like to thank all attendees of our Symposium last week for their thoughtful contributions throughout the day! #Sociology #SocialTheory

Become a British Sociological Association Theory Study Group co-convenor! Please consider joining the co-convening team of the BSA Theory Study Group and/or forwarding the call for co-convenors to colleagues who might be interested in taking on this role. docs.google.com/document/d/1... #Theory

I'll be at the @bsatheory.bsky.social BSA Theory Symposium @camsociology.bsky.social on Friday May 23rd, discussing how to do social theory. See the programme and the participants below 👇👇

Happening on Friday this week!

If you are interested in joining our mailing list (open to both members and non-members), please self-subscribe via this page: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/weba... #Sociology #SocialTheory #AcademicSky #BSATheory

To apply, please send a statement of up to 200 words to [email protected] describing your interest in the role, alongside a brief outline of one or two events that you would like to host in the coming academic year. #Theory #Sociology #AcademicChatter #ECRChat

We're keen to ensure a smooth transition by passing on what we've learnt over the past 3 years. We invite expressions of interest from individuals or teams to join the current team in July, with the expectation that the newly appointed convenors would take over the group's leadership from July 2026.