⏳ Last call for the PUBSIC 2026 Conference (9–10 February 2026, Corvinus University of Budapest) - Abstract deadline: 10 November 2025 See the full call: https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/main-page/about-the-university/departments/department-of-public-policy-and-management-2/pubsic2026/?lang=en

🙏 As announced, Lode de Waele has concluded his outstanding work as IRSPM’s Conference Manager, and Laura Ripoll González now takes up the baton. ✉️In our latest IRSPM #Newsletter (sent to members per email), Lode reflects on his journey in an interview with Sanja Korac.

📢 Explore New Opportunities in Public Policy and Academia 🌍 Check out the latest job openings below ⬇️ 🔹 Tenure-Track Faculty Positions (2026 Academic Year) 🏛️ KDI School of Public Policy and Management 📍 Sejong-si, Korea ⌛ Deadline: 14 November 2025 🔗 More info: www.irspm.org/jobs/110

🏆 Reminder: IRSPM Routledge Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 – Call for Nominations 🗓 Deadline: 17 November 2025 (midnight CET) More info ➡️ https://www.irspm.org/irspm-prizes-and-awards/about-us/routledge-prize Picture: Brint Milward 2025 winner, with President Ileana Steccolini

📚 Readings from SIG Behavioural & Experimental Public Management: 📖 Yu, J., Petrovsky, N., Zhang, Z., & Schafer, J. G. (2025). Popular financial reporting increases understanding, interest, and trust: Experimental evidence. IPMJ https://doi.org/10.1080/10967494.2025.2496807

📅 Save the date for the first online IRSPM Research Impact Seminar Tuesday, 2 December 2025 ⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM CET Topic: Impacting #policy and #practice – from evidence-based to #evidence-informed? 🧭 🎙️ Annette Boaz & Brian Head + Elke Loeffler 💻 The link will be emailed to IRSPM members

The Accounting and Accountability SIG is organising a workshop:🎓 📍 Accounting for What Matters: Rethinking Public Sector Accounting and Accountability for Social Sustainability and Equity 🗓️ 5–6 November 2025 🏛️ University of Essex 🔗 https://www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/11/05/psaag-2025

🌏 Momentum is building in Australia! The #IRSPM2026 Conference in Perth has received over 650 #abstract submissions! 🙌 A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this response! 📬 Check your inbox for “IRSPM Conference 2026” from [email protected] to join the reviewer crew.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Bert George on his new and exciting role! Bert is starting as Co-Editor in Chief at Public Management Review (#PMR) — the adopted journal of #IRSPM. 📰 👉 https://www.irspm.org/publications/public-management-review

🚨 Last call! Only 1 day left to submit your abstract for #IRSPM2026 in Perth! ⏳ Deadline: Saturday, 18 October 2025 (midnight AWST) 📩 Submit now → https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/call-for-abstracts-3#IRSPM2026 Don’t miss your chance to participate in the conversation! 💡

⏰ Good news! We’ve extended the #IRSPM2026 #abstract submission deadline to Saturday, 18 October 2025 (midnight AWST)! 🎉 📩 Submit your abstract: https://www.irspm.org/conference-2026/conferences/call-for-abstracts-3#IRSPM2026#abstractDon’t wait till the last minute. 😉

🌟 IRSPM Routledge Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 nominations are open! 🗓️ Deadline: Monday, 17 November 2025 📝 Instructions: https://www.irspm.org/routledge-prize/irspm-prizes-and-awards/about-us/irspm-routledge-lifetime-achievement-award-2026

🌍 Host the IRSPM Conference 2028 and beyond? The annual IRSPM Conference is among the prestigious gatherings of seasoned and junior scholars and practitioners in the wider field of public management. Hosting the conference is a unique opportunity for institutions ...

🎉 Call for Abstracts Now Open! 📢 We are delighted to invite you to submit abstract proposals for the IRSPM Conference 2026 🗓️ taking place 8–10 April 2026, proudly hosted by Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law at the Joondalup Campus in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺.

📢Dear IRSPM community, please welcome our new #ConferenceManager, Laura Ripoll González 💼✨ The IRSPM Executive Board appointed Laura for her outstanding competencies, experience, and potential in conference organization.

⏳ Just a few days to go! Panel Proposal submissions for #IRSPM2026 to close on 7 July. Don’t miss the chance to be part of our 20th anniversary conference, taking place from 8–10 April 2026 in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺, hosted by #EdithCowanUniversity.

📢 Call for Panel Proposals – IRSPM 2026 🌏📚 We're thrilled to announce the call for panel proposals for the IRSPM2026 Conference, hosted by Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺, from 8–10 April 2026 is now officially opened.

📢 Deadline Extended to June 15th! 🗓️ 🚀 Apply now to become the IRSPM Conference Manager! This role isn’t just about organizing a conference — it’s about being at the heart of where the real magic of public management research – theories - practice and collaboration happens! ✨

📣 1 DAY LEFT!📣 May the 30th is the last day to apply as IRSPM Conference Manager ! 🌍✨ Leading IRSPM’s international conferences is a rewarding experience, bringing together scholars and practitioners with brilliant minds, bold ideas, and inspiring conversations.

🚨 Only 10 days left to apply! Don’t miss your chance – apply now! 💼 #OpenPosition #2ServeIRSPM

🚨 Open Position at IRSPM! 🚨 Are you passionate about supporting one of the world’s most vibrant and fast-growing academic communities in terms of public management and administration voluntarily?

🌍 We are deeply thankful. The Scientific Committee and Panel Chairs of #IRSPM2025 have been instrumental in shaping this year's conference, hosted by the #Department of Management – Alma Mater Studiorum, University of #Bologna 🇮🇹, and inspired by the timely #theme:

Honoring a Legacy of Impact in Public Administration 🌟 At #IRSPM2025, our President @Ileana Steccolini awarded Brint Milward, with the prestigious Routledge Lifetime Achievement Award! 🏆

🏆 IRSPM 2025 Awards Missed a name or title during the applause? No worries — we’ve got you covered! 📣 We are spreading the joyful news of #IRSPM2025 award winners! 🎓 Best Conference Paper Award Handed over by #Lode De Waele ⏬

As my whirlwind weekend at #ASPA2025 came to a close, I am reminded why I enjoy what I do. There is so much innovation what we do, protecting and disseminating it is a privilege we should continue to advocate for Looking forward to teaching this week, and then jetting off to @irspm.bsky.social

Hat wer aktuelle Wahlplakate (in Wien) gesichtet, die mit dem Thema Gesundheit werben? Ich suche für meine Paper-Präsentation bei der @irspm.bsky.social kommende Woche in Bologna noch Bildmaterial (das ich in meiner PPT) verwenden darf. Falls wer was hat, freue ich mich. 😊

Bologna, here we come from HK! Ready for @irspm.bsky.social's conference. Find me at newly established SIG abt strategizing & entrepreneurship for common good. I'll also present our experimental work in behavioral public management SIG. Looking forward to connecting, reach out it you'd like to chat!

On my way to Bologna to present research on competing strategic issue framings and strategic alignment in public governance. First time taking a train to go to a conference, and I appreciate that paying carbon taxes incentivizes choosing train over flying, when feasible @irspm.bsky.social #IRSPM2025

Looking about as jetlagged as we feel but we made it to Bologna for IRSPM2025! Christian will be presenting our paper on ambiguity + take-up of government services, I'm just here for the vibes 😎 @irspm.bsky.social

Enjoying great discussions around digitization of public administrations at the @irspm.bsky.social #IRSPM2025 Conference, Panel SIG Agile and digital transformation of the public sector cc @itgespub.bsky.social

Loving our @irspm.bsky.social community and hosts. Prof Milward referenced his work in Cambridge Elements. If you have questions about this series, please find Prof Rosemary O'Leary or me. We'd be happy to chat! bit.ly/PNP_CUP

🎉 A group of PGI professors and researchers are making remarkable contributions to the ongoing @irspm.bsky.social 2025 in #Bologna! 🌍 Their work not only showcases the growing impact of our institute, but also reinforces the essentialities of public administration and public services. 🏛️⤵️

@irspm.bsky.social enjoying my first experience at IRSPM and Bologna. Being amongst so many talented scholars is rejuvenating to my soul

It was great to take the PhD course in network governance and present my work on administrative burden at this year's @irspm.bsky.social conference. Truly a great conference in a beautiful city, and with great scholarship! #IRSPM2025 #Administrativeburden #Publicadministration

Just wrapped up my first ever @irspm.bsky.social conference in Bologna! Grateful for all the advice and encouraging words I received during these 3 full-on days

✨ Two Powerful #Editors Panels at #IRSPM2025! ✨ Building on last year’s success and growing interest from our vibrant community, this year, IRSPM proudly hosted two editor panels featuring esteemed moderators and #ScientificJournal editors from across the field of #PublicAdministration & #management

📣 Big News! 🌟 🌏✈️ Next Year’s IRSPM2026 Conference Destination 📍 Perth, Australia 🇦🇺🌊☀️ Edith Cowan University's School of Business and Law is proud to host IRSPM2026 in Perth with theme "Beyond Boundaries: Wellbeing, Innovation and the Future of Public Management" Video © Perth

✨ Where will #IRSPM2026 take us? The next destination will be unveiled on Wednesday, April 9, Plenary Session (1:30–3:00 PM) alongside the inspiring talks by the #O’Leary & Routledge Award winners. Join us to celebrate excellence… and dream about where we’ll meet next stop.🌍💫 #IRSPM2025 #NextStop

🧵 The #IRSPM2025 welcoming kit♻️ This year’s welcoming kit reflects isn’t just a conference bag. It’s a symbol of what happens when civic engagement meets real-world impact, and when public management embraces social equity and sustainability, in line with the very heart of the IRSPM conference theme

✨ #IRSPM2025 Conference Starts Now! ✨ The big day is finally here — and we’re opening the largest IRSPM conference ever with energy, vision, and a whole lot of global public management passion! 🚀 Let’s go! This morning’s Opening Ceremony sets the stage for 3 unforgettable day 🎤 Opening remarks by

Bologna is waiting to Welcome IRSPM community💐 for IRSPM2025 biggest ever event ©️ University of Bologna

🔔Update on the Sunday Walk to kick off IRSPM 2025! We have exciting news for those already signed up – and one more reason to convince the undecided! 😉 Thanks to our collaboration with Succede solo a Bologna, the walk now includes a free welcome experience at the Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca:

IRSPM 2025: A Unique Opportunity for #NewResearchers and Beyond #IRSPM2025 at #disaunibo stands out in many ways. Among its highlights, Panel P08 – New Researchers offers something special for our emerging scholars. This year's panel begins with a seminar on👇

🔹 🎓 #IRSPM2025 Pre-Conference #PhDCourse Kicked off “Network and Collaborative Governance: Theories, Methods and Practices”, organized by #NIG & hosted by the PhD Programme in Public Governance, Management e Policy at the University of Bologna, sit together 23 PhD students from around the world

At #IRSPM2025, the Local Organizing Committee wants to make sure you enjoy not only the academic dialogue, networking, and presentations—but also the full #Bologna experience! #AcademicTravel #PublicManagement #Networking #disaunibo

Ease into #IRSPM2025 with a Sunset Walk in #Bologna🌇🚶‍♂ Before the sessions begin, let’s break the ice! On Sunday, April 6, the Local Organizing Committee invites attendees to join a scenic sunset walk beneath Bologna’s iconic #UNESCO-listed #Portico of #SanLuca, leading up to the hilltop Sanctuary.

🗯️ A #Comics reading on #socialentrepreneurship at #IRSPM2025 What happens when rigorous research meets creative storytelling? 🎨📘 You get “Comics Go to IRSPM” — an experimental session exploring the intersection of art-based research methods and social enterprise studies.

🤝 Practitioner–Academic Dialogues at #IRSPM2025 🗓️ Tuesday, 8 April 2025 At #IRSPM2024, @Barry Bozeman reminded us: less than 20% of top-tier journal articles influence real-world decision-making. #IRSPM2025 responds by creating space for connection and dialogue.

📣 #IRSPM2025 – Our Biggest Conference Ever! 🎓🌍 994 participants from around the world will gather in #Bologna to share research, ideas, and fresh perspectives on public management! ✨

This is officially the largest IRSPM conference ever! 🔥 Just imagine: hundreds of academics and practitioners gathering in Bologna to discuss public management in all its forms. 🚀 But how many exactly? 🤔 Take your best guess at the total number of registrants! 🔢