The International Society for Political Psychology (ISPP) has a longstanding commitment to protecting scholars who are under threat due to their research or political views, among other types of threats academics face in different contexts. To support these scholars, ISPP has developed a number of initiatives and resources, including a dedicated committee on Scholars Under Threat (SUT), which seeks to identify and assist scholars who are facing persecution, harassment, or censorship.
This webinar brings together several members of ISPP and the Scholars Under Threat committee, who will discuss the idea behind establishing this committee and the existing initiatives. First, we will hear from the current and former president of ISPP and SUT committee who will talk about the importance of assisting scholars at risk. They will also explain the aims of the Twinning program which was designed to facilitate scholarly collaboration between threatened scholars (e.g., political scientists and psychologists) and the program partners. These collaborations can offer the opportunity for threatened scholars to continue their academic activities, maintain and advance their careers, and integrate into international academic networks. We are excited to share that two former members of the Twinning Program will also talk about their experiences within this program. Finally, we will also present tips on how to provide remote affiliation.

WHO IS INVITED: This webinar is open to anyone who may identify as a scholar at risk, but also to those who are interested in getting involved.
WHEN: Wednesday May 31, 2023; 1pm UTC time
HOW TO REGISTER: Please register for the event clicking the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ispps-efforts-to-safeguard-scholars-at-risk-initiatives-and-resources-tickets-637430390457
Please note, you will receive the webinar link via Eventbrite.

We look forward to your participation in this important webinar.
Sincerely,
Maja Kutlaca (she/her)
Scholars Under Threat Committee Chair, ISPP