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The British Political Economy Tradition workshop

SPERI hosted top political economy scholars to discuss the British Political Economy tradition and celebrate Professor Andrew Gamble's life's work.
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Postdoc Incubator workshop supports prospective applications

SPERI hosted prospective postdoctoral researchers at a workshop to develop applications and identify schemes.
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SPERI impact: Remi Edwards presents research at Fruit Logistica 2025

Remi presented her research on workers' experience of ethical certification schemes in the banana industry to industry stakeholders in Berlin.
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Our Doctoral Researchers Network has big plans for the year

Workshops will cover writing skills, queer political economy and the climate crisis alongside the annual conference.
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New reports: How local areas across the UK responded to household food insecurity during COVID-19

A suite of reports have been published today exploring local responses to household food insecurity across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Re:Structure Lab Evidence Brief on Commercial Contracts and Sourcing

The Re:Structure Lab, a new project involving a team of researchers from SPERI and colleagues from Stanford 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ and Yale 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ, has published its latest Evidence Brief on Commercial Contracts and Sourcing.
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Dr Scott James joins SPERI as a visiting researcher

We are delighted to welcome Dr Scott James to SPERI as a visiting researcher from Kings College London (KCL).
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New conveners for SPERI Doctoral Researcher Network

We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new members of the leadership team of SPERI’s Doctoral Researchers Network (DRN).
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New report: Risk of forced labour in clothing industry rises due to pandemic and industry response

Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labour, according to a new report from the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield.