The Political Networks Online Colloquium aims to bring together a community of scholars to provide feedback on ongoing research about political networks. Each month we will meet for one hour to discuss one paper, which will be assigned two discussants. To encourage audience participation, the Colloquium will have a read-ahead format with no presentation.
February 16, 2026, 11am ET: “Distinct Norm Communities and Shaming Issue Choice”
Author: Jiwon Kim (Emory University)
Discussants: Yooneui Kim (Texas Tech University) and Michal Ovadek (University College London)
Registration link: coming soon
February 23, 2026, 11am ET: “The Co-evolution of Policy Agreement and Cooperation Networks in the Council of the EU”
Authors: Narisong Huhe (University of Strathclyde), Javier Arregui (University Pompeu Fabra), Robert Thomson (Monash University), and Daniel Naurin (University of Oslo)
Discussants: Michael Heaney (University of Glasgow) and Thomas Malang (University of Zurich)
Registration link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/sK7A8RCHTJSxOwc-0cEayQ
March 2, 2026, 11am ET: “Discursive Superstructures of Ideology by Brazilian Political TikTokers”
Authors: Marcos Echevarría-Eirea (European University Institute) and João Cardoso L. Camargos (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Discussants: TBD
Registration link: [typically available ~2 weeks prior to the meeting]
April 13, 2026, 11am ET: “It’s who you are, not only what you do: Stereotypes and Status Gains in IOs”
Author: Juan Acevedo (CUNY)
Discussants: TBD
Registration link: [typically available ~2 weeks prior to the meeting]
What is the PNOC? We aim to bring together a community of scholars to provide feedback on ongoing research about political networks. Each month we will meet for one hour to discuss one paper, which will be assigned two discussants.
What does a session of the PNOC look like? To encourage audience participation, the Colloquium uses a read-ahead format with no presentation.
How can I submit a paper to the PNOC? We are full for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Look for a new call for papers in the fall.
How can I participate in a scheduled session? See the schedule, above. If you are interested in a specific session, use the registration link to obtain the information needed to join the Zoom session.
How can I make sure to receive updates about the PNOC? If you wish to receive emails about the PNOC, sign up at this link (at the link, choose the 'Ask to join group' button).
Who should I contact if I have additional questions, ideas, or other comments? Please contact the Colloquium coordinators, Marina Duque (Marina.Duque@newcastle.ac.uk) and Matthew Pietryka (matthew.pietryka@gmail.com).