Research

Political Economy Futures Forum

Events and updates

During semesters 1 and 2 we run a regular research seminar - you can find a record of all past and future seminars on the research seminar page.

On this page, you will find updates and communications from the PEFF leadership team, as well as other events than run alongside the regular seminar series.

 

Have a look at the 'PEFF Chronicles’ newsletter to read about our past events and activities, and keep an eye out for any upcoming Call for Papers for our research seminars or event invitations.

Upcoming events and opportunities

Banner image for PEFF symposium 2026, key note speaker Ann Pettifor
Banner image for PEFF symposium 2026, key note speaker Ann Pettifor

EVENT | PEFF Symposium 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:00 BST

We are delighted to invite you to the annual Political Economy Futures Forum (PEFF) Symposium. Join us for two days of rigorous debate and interdisciplinary insight as we explore the evolving relationships between financial systems, state power, and social structures [7-8 May 2026]

Banner image for Quantum meets Social Sciences Research Sandpit
Banner image for Quantum meets Social Sciences Research Sandpit

EVENT | Quantum x Society Research Sandpit

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:30:00 BST

Quantum technologies are reshaping supply chains, financial systems, industrial policy, security, and global geopolitics. However, the subsequent social, political, and economic dimensions remain seriously underexplored. This one-day research sandpit will bring together quantum technology researchers and social scientists to address these elements of the transformation. [5 June 2026]

PEFF Chronicles

The PEFF Chronicles

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Volume 3, January 2026

The PEFF co-leads, keynote speakers, and Dean of Research of the College of Social Sciences at the PEFF Symposium. From left to right: Mingzhe Zhu, Judith Clifton, Bernhard Reinsberg, Franziska Paul, Guy Arnold, Mel Simms, Maha Rafi Atal, Sean Vanatta.
The PEFF co-leads, keynote speakers, and Dean of Research of the College of Social Sciences at the PEFF Symposium. From left to right: Mingzhe Zhu, Judith Clifton, Bernhard Reinsberg, Franziska Paul, Guy Arnold, Mel Simms, Maha Rafi Atal, Sean Vanatta.

The PEFF Chronicles

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:40:00 BST

Volume 2, June 2025

The PEFF Chronicles

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:53:00 GMT

Volume 1, January 2025

Past activities

Banner image for Joint Glasgow-Purdue research workshop
Banner image for Joint Glasgow-Purdue research workshop

PAST: PEFF Policy Briefing Surgery with the Centre for Public Policy

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT

An interactive session designed to support researchers in crafting impactful policy briefing papers to influence policymakers.

PAST: Interdisciplinary Research Festive Social 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT

We invite our interdisciplinary colleagues to our end-of-year social to celebrate the festive holiday season!

PAST: PEFF Policy Briefing Surgery with the Centre for Public Policy

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT

An interactive session designed to support researchers in crafting impactful policy briefing papers to influence policymakers.

PEFF Call for Papers Icon
PEFF Call for Papers Icon

PAST: Call for Papers | PEFF Seminar

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

We invite submissions for the Spring 2026 series of the Political Economy Futures Forum.

PAST: Political Economy Futures Forum Symposium

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:15:00 BST

At our inaugural symposium, we will showcase a year of interdisciplinary political economy work at the University of Glasgow through the wider theme of inequalities and just transition.

PAST: Sandpit Session: Mastering Demand-Led Research for Policy Impact

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:15:00 GMT

This session trains you to respond to demand-led calls for research to address specific policy problems in a short time frame.

PEFF Grant Writing Workshop logo
PEFF Grant Writing Workshop logo

PAST: PEFF Grant Writing Workshop

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:15:00 BST

Join us for the PEFF Grant Writing Workshop for advice on your works-in-progress.

PAST: Interdisciplinary Research Festive Social

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:57:00 GMT

We invite our interdisciplinary colleagues to our end-of-year social to celebrate the festive holiday season!

PAST: Political Economy Futures Forum IRT Launch

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:15:00 BST

Join us in welcoming Political Economy Futures Forum, the newest Interdisciplinary Research Theme.