Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute Leading the debate on a new political economy SPERI develops and promotes new analysis and understanding of contemporary capitalism, and of the major economic and political challenges arising from it. You are here Home Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute Publications Our research Our impact News 23 May 2024 SPERI’s Doctoral Researchers Network to host first nation-wide conference The conference ‘Where to now? Emerging themes and directions in Critical Political Economy’ will take place on 10th June 2024. 16 May 2024 'SPERI Presents...' podcast to launch summer 2024 The first series will be entitled 'Lessons in Power: What can the next Labour government learn from the last one?'. 9 May 2024 Book Launch: Press Freedom and Regulation in a Digital Era by Irini Katsirea A book launch and panel discussion will take place at the Institute of Legal Studies on 6th June 2024. 18 April 2024 SPERI Doctoral Researcher Network host Women in Political Economy workshop Doctoral researchers and guest speakers visit Sheffield from all over the UK and beyond for a one day workshop. View all SPERI news