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Established in 2024, the Terrorism and Political Violence Next Generation Network supports PhD candidates and early career researchers working on the broad scope of terrorism and political violence.
Based at the University of St Andrews, the Network is international in scope and has members from across the globe. We collaborate with other next generation networks including the Vox Pol NextGen Network to strengthen a wider ecosystem of support available to PhDs and ECRs.
The Network organises online events, distributes a monthly newsletter, and acts as a hub for support and collaboration to nurture the next generation of researchers.
Events
NextGen Summer Seminar Series 2026:
A series brings together early career researchers working at the cutting edge of research on terrorism and political violence.
1: Technology and Extremism
13 May 2026 | 15:00–16:00 UTC | Online
Speakers:
• Christopher V David, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
• Sonja Belkin, London School of Economics and Political Science
• Dr Mauro Lubrano, University of Bath
2: Group Dynamics and Identity
18 June 2026 | 16:00–17:00 UTC | Online
Speakers:
• Dr Heidi Maiberg, University of Tartu
• Dr Amber Seaward, PhD, University College London
• Dr Dr Keighley P., Cardiff University
3: Are lone actors ever truly alone?
16 July, | 16:00–17:00 UTC | Online
Speakers:
• Inger Storm Sandboe University of Oxford
• Dr Karmvir Padda, University of Waterloo
• Dr Dean J. Smith University of St Andrews
Next Generation Networks
27 April 2026
5.00pm to 6:30pm
Online event
The Only Way is Ethics: Next Gen Networks Unite
James Stevenson
30 March 2026
4.00pm to 5:00pm
Online event
AI as an Accelerator in Terrorism and Extremism Research
Simon Wells & Dr Chloe Squires
5 February 2026
4.00pm to 5:00pm
Online event
Turning Research into Recommendations for Policy & Practice: Insights for Early Career Researchers
Dr Olivia Brown
3 December 2025
4.00pm to 5:00pm
Online event
Dr Allysa Czerwinsky
13 November 2025
4.30pm to 5:30pm
Online event
Dr John Morrison
3 June 2025
4.00pm to 5:00pm
Online event
The positive role of research ethics in designing and conducting terrorism research
Dr Michael Loadenthal
30 April 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Online event
Holding Up a Light in the Dark: Research in Politically Polarised Times
Pat Onoapoi
20 March 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Online event
The Conversation Media Training
Atifa Jiwa, Senior Commissioning Editor in Politics and International Relations, Bloomsbury Academic
25 February 2025
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Online event
Publishing a PhD manuscript with Bloomsbury
Jonathan Collins, Charles University
Brenna Helm, University of Nebraska Omaha
Chloe Squires, University of St Andrews
Callie Vitro, University of Nebraska Omaha
13 February 2025
4:00pm to 5.30pm
Online event
CSTPV: Past Present and Future of Terrorism Studies Roundtable III: Next Generation Networks
Monthly newsletter archive
2 years of TPV NextGen
May 2026 sees us celebrate two years of the TPV Next Generation Network, here are some highlights
- Global Reach: A thriving community of over 400 PGR and ECRs.
- PGR-Led: Co-produced and led by ECRs to ensure peer-to-peer relevance.
- Events Programme: Monthly seminars on AI, ethics, researcher wellbeing, and academic publishing.
- Newsletter: Monthly newsletter sharing news, opportunities & celebrating the community’s work
- Conference Platform: Successfully hosted the Society for Terrorism Research (STR) Postgraduate Conference at St Andrews in 2025.
- International Networks: Collaborations with Vox Pol, NABS+, and TSAS Canada
- Award-Winning: Secured additional funding from the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) and from NetworkPlus for Analytical Behavioural Science in Security and Defence (NABS+)
- Future-Focused: Driving the next generation of security research via the CSTPV 30th Anniversary series.