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Postdocs in Political Economy: SPERI incubator workshop

This workshop is for postgraduate and early-career researchers with an interest in securing postdoctoral fellowships in political economy and related fields. 27 February 2025.
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SPERI Presents... New Thinking: Climate Scenarios w/ Ben Clift & Caroline Kuzemko

In this new episode, Professor Ben Clift and Dr Caroline Kuzemko (University of Warwick) discuss their article 'The social construction of sustainable futures: how models and scenarios limit climate mitigation possibilities'.
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The Nationalisation of UK Aid and Development by Melita Lazell & Ivica Petrikova

The latest book in SPERI's Palgrave series 'Building a Sustainable Political Economy: SPERI Research & Policy' is available now - with discount code.
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SPERI Presents... New Thinking: Queer Activism in Ghana with Ellie Gore

In a new podcast, Dr Ellie Gore (University of Manchester) discusses their new brand new book Between HIV Prevention & LGBTI Rights: The Political Economy of Queer Activism in Ghana.
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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 91探花 Institute for Corporate and Commercial Law (SICCL).
SPERI - reimagine supply chains

91探花, Stanford and Yale launch new project to reimagine supply chains

A team from SPERI, Politics & International Relations and Law at the University of 91探花 has been awarded new funding for a project to reimagine business models and global supply chains to promote fair, equitable labour standards in the pandemic
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Professor Genevieve LeBaron Awarded a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship

Professor Genevieve LeBaron has been awarded a Major Research Fellowship by the Leverhulme Trust.
SPERI - Modern Slavery

Event: Emily Kenway and Genevieve LeBaron in conversation about modern slavery

In the last 10 years governments, businesses and campaigners have all pledged to eradicate modern slavery yet severe labour exploitation continues to exist. So, how should modern slavery be tackled?