The International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Deputy Editors team with the addition of two distinguished professionals: Dr. Tobias Polzer from WU Vienna and Dr. Sara Melo from Queen’s Management School in Belfast.
Dr. Polzer and Dr. Melo will lead the journal’s efforts in social media and communication, working closely with the publisher Sage and the Communications Director at the IIAS Secretariat in Brussels. Their responsibilities will include enhancing IRAS’s digital presence, fostering engagement with the academic and practitioner communities, and supporting the dissemination of research to a wider audience.
Dr. Tobias Polzer brings extensive expertise in organizational studies and public administration, with a focus on digital transformation and data governance.
He is currently based at WU Vienna, where he contributes to advancing organizational research and public sector innovation.
Dr. Sara Melo, from Queen’s Management School in Belfast, specializes in healthcare management and organizational behavior.
Her work emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the intersection of technology with public service delivery.
This development highlights IRAS’s dedication to advancing public administration research and enhancing communication. With Dr. Polzer and Dr. Melo on the editorial team, the journal strengthens its role in connecting academia and practice, ensuring its leadership in the field.
13 June 2025
In this exclusive interview, newly elected IIAS President Voruganti Srinivas outlines his vision, priorities, and plans to shape the Institute as a future-ready, inclusive, and globally connected institution.
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The International Instituteof Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is proud to announce the election of ShriSrinivas Voruganti, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms andPublic Grievances (DARPG) of the Republic of India, as its next President forthe term 2025–2028.
27 May 2025
On behalf of the International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training Programs (ICAPA), we are delighted to congratulate Ghent University (Belgium) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University – College of Public Policy (Qatar) on the successful accreditation and reaccreditation of their respective programs. These achievements reflect the institutions’ outstanding commitment to excellence in public administration education and to advancing the global standards of our profession.
Ghent University – Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Management and Master of Science in Public Administration and Management→ Full reaccreditation granted for six years (2025–2031)
Hamad Bin Khalifa University – ...