IPSA Newsletter - November 2022

IPSA INTRODUCES A NEW INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE
 
The IPSA individual membership fee structure was completely redesigned and modernized to better respond to the various financial capacities of our global membership. IPSA individual membership is now branched into four groups (A, B, C and D) based on the country of residence. Each category is then subdivided into the usual membership categories of Regular 2-years, Student 1-year, Student 2-years, Senior 2-years, and Lifetime. We are excited to be able to offer significantly lower rates for residents of many countries.
 
Highlights
 
  • Group B residents receive a discount of over 50% compared to last year's membership rates.
  • Group C residents enjoy a 64% to 87% fee reduction compared to Group A.
  • Group D residents get FREE membership!
  • Plus, the 35-years age limit for student membership was waived. Students of all ages will now be able to join IPSA at student-discounted rates.
 
THE 2023 IPSA WORLD CONGRESS:
THE CALL FOR PAPERS NOW OPEN
 
The call for papers for the 27th IPSA World Congress of Political Science, to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 15-19 July 2023, is now open!
 
The Congress will feature a diverse program under the theme Politics in the Age of Transboundary Crises. Paper and panel proposals on any subject in political science are welcome.
 
Paper Submissions
 
More than 300 open panels are awaiting your paper abstracts. You can still submit Closed Panel proposals until 18 January 2023. Paper abstracts may be submitted to a session of interest or to a specific open panel within that session. There are three types of sessions:
 
  • Research Committee sessions; 
  • General Sessions;
  • Local Organizing Committee sessions.
 
Submission Deadline: 18 January 2023.
 
Please use the official hashtag, #IPSA2023, when posting about the Congress.
 
 
SPECIAL ISSUE OF PARTICIPATION ON THE 2023 IPSA WORLD CONGRESS
 
IPSA published a special issue of Participation (Vol.43 no.1, November 2022) on the 27th IPSA World Congress of Political Science, which will be held on 15-19 July 2023.
 
The new issue provides detailed information about the 2023 Congress theme, plenary speakers, the Congress program and venue, the Local Organizing Committee, along with practical information on travelling to Buenos Aires. The special issue also features messages from IPSA President Dianne Pinderhughes, Executive Director Kim Fontaine-Skronski, LOC Co-chairs Martín D’Alessandro and María Laura Perera Taricco, Program Co-chairs Euiyoung Kim and Theresa Reidy, as well as articles on the Congress theme by IPSA Executive Committee members Hasret Dikici Bilgin and Nadine Machikou.
 
JOHN ISHIYAMA NAMED PLENARY SPEAKER AT THE 2023 IPSA WORLD CONGRESS
 
IPSA is proud to present one of the 2023 World Congress plenary speakers, Dr. John Ishiyama, University Distinguished Research Professor at the University of North Texas (UNT) and Past President of the American Political Science Association (2021-2022).
 
In his Plenary Address, entitled Challenges and Opportunities for a Post-Pandemic Political Science, Dr. Ishiyama will focus on the teaching profession and share his extensive experience and expertise on the matter. As one of the driving forces behind the APSA Teaching and Learning Conference, Dr. Ishiyama’s wealth of experience includes decades of involvement in teaching and learning curriculums.
 
IPSA HOLDS ITS 140TH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING IN ISTANBUL
 
The 140th IPSA Executive Committee Meeting, held in Istanbul, Turkey, on 29-30 October 2022, was a resounding success. The meeting marked the EC’s first fully on-site gathering since November 2019. In keeping with IPSA tradition, the Turkish Political Science Association (SITD) played host to sessions at Istanbul Bilgi University’s Santral Campus. IPSA would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of the Turkish Association, IPSA Past President Ilter Turan and IPSA Executive Committee member Hasret Dikici Bilgin, for their support and hospitality.
 
 
IPSA AT THE 10TH CONGRESS OF THE MEXICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
 
The 10th International Congress of the Mexican Political Science Association (AMECIP) will be held in Mérida, Yucatán on 22-25 November 2022, under the theme Vulnerabilities and Resilience of Democracies in a Post-pandemic World.
 
IPSA President-Elect Pablo Oñate will deliver a keynote speech on 23 November entitled Populism and Radical Populist Parties: Their Impact on Contemporary Democracies. IPSA Executive Committee member, Prof. Azul Aguiar Aguilar, will also serve as commentator during this session.
 
IPSA Booth
 
Come visit us at the AMECIP Congress at Modelo University in Mérida! Dr. Mauro Saiz, Professor at Universidad Católica Argentina and member of the 2023 IPSA World Congress Local Organizing Committee, will be on-site on 22-25 November to greet attendees and provide information on the 2023 IPSA World Congress in Buenos Aires.
 
ANNIKA MARLEN HINZE APPOINTED AS NEW IPSR CO-EDITOR
 
We are delighted to announce that Annika Marlen Hinze has been appointed as co-editor of the International Political Science Review (IPSR) to replace Theresa Reidy. Following the recommendation of the IPSA Committee on Publications, the Executive Committee unanimously approved Dr. Hinze’s candidacy at its 140th meeting in Istanbul. Her mandate will be for a period of six years starting from July 2023.
 
Annika Marlen Hinze is an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Urban Studies Program at Fordham University. Her research and teaching focus on urban politics, immigration policy, democratic theory, and qualitative and mixed methods research.
 
IPSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADDRESSES PARTICIPANTS
AT THE SEMAINE HISPANOPHONE
 
 
The 2022 edition of the Semaine hispanophone (Hispanic Week) was held at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) on 17-20 October 2022. The week-long event featured a variety of activities, including conferences, workshops, roundtable discussions, and information booths. UQAM students were invited to participate in a photo contest.
 
IPSA Executive Director Kim Fontaine-Skronski addressed the participants at the closing ceremony on 20 October. Dr. Fontaine-Skronski spoke about IPSA’s academic activities and the 2023 IPSA World Congress of Political Science in Buenos Aires. Distinguished guests in attendance included Carey Nelson, Director of the UQAM Language School and Min. Gerardo E. Bompadre, the Consul General of Argentina in Montreal.
 
 
IPSA - LASA AGREEMENT SIGNED
 
We are pleased to announce that IPSA and the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their academic cooperation. 
 
The MoU establishes a permanent bilateral agreement between the two associations, allowing them to further their existing collaboration on several fronts. The bilateral agreement will allow IPSA and LASA to organize academic panels at each other’s main events.
 
IPSA NOW ON INSTAGRAM
 
We are excited to announce that IPSA is now on Instagram, one of the most popular social media platforms among the younger generation.
 
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