The Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) examines the impact of privatisation and liberalisation on public services globally. PSIRU is recognised for its impact in both academic and policy-making communities.
Latest publications
- PSIRU marks one year of significant public engagement in water reform
- UNISON partners with PSIRU to produce important research on UK water systems
- Public Water Matters: PSIRU report for PSI calls for international progress on World Water Day
- PSIRU-PEGFA researcher wins Vietnam’s National Book Award for work on semi-conductor policy
Research themes
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Water
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Energy
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Waste
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Transport
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Latest podcasts
PSIRU Podcast
Coming soon!
Events
1 – 3 July 2026
PSIRU Stream at Annual Conference of the Association for Heterodox Economics (AHE)
6 – 11 July 2026
PSIRU Summer School
Publications on water
Publications on energy
Publications on waste
