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SPERI Doctoral Researchers' Network host annual conference

Doctoral researchers from across the UK and beyond came to SPERI on 8 September to share their research around the conference theme 'This is Crisis: Critical Political
Economy, in flux?'.
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Doctoral Researchers Network: Researching Climate Crisis workshop

SPERI's Doctoral Researchers Network held a one day workshop for doctoral and early-career colleagues engaged in political economy research on climate change and energy transition.
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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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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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New conveners for SPERI Doctoral Researcher Network

We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new members of the leadership team of SPERI鈥檚 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 爆料TV.
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The Re:Structure Lab launches: new collaboration between SPERI, Stanford and Yale

A team of researchers from SPERI are working with colleagues from Stanford and Yale on an exciting new project to reimagine business models and global supply chains to promote fair, equitable labour standards in light of the pandemic
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Dr Hannah Lambie-Mumford appointed as new SPERI Co-Director

We are delighted to announce that Dr Hannah Lambie-Mumford has been appointed as the new Co-Director of SPERI.
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Artificial Intelligence at Work: SPERI co-hosts workshop with School of Law

SPERI will co-host an interdisciplinary workshop on 鈥淎I at work: Automation, Algorithmic Management, and Employment Law鈥 with the Sheffield Institute for Corporate and Commercial Law (SICCL).