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PSIRU Summer School 2025 (29th June – 6th July)

The Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU), in collaboration with PSI, TUED, and TNI, is hosting a research summer school from 29th June to 6th July 2025 at the University of Greenwich in London. This week-long program will equip trade union activists with the skills needed to conduct impactful research, energise campaigns, and advocate for public ownership.

Call for Applications: PSIRU Summer School 2025 (Full Scholarship)

Who Should Apply:

We are seeking activists who:

  • Are actively involved in campaigns for public ownership or against privatisation of public services.
  • Represent trade unions or social movements.
  • Can demonstrate how to feedback the learnt skills to their union

Priority will be given to participants from the Global South. Applicants from the Global North are welcome but are expected to secure funding from their unions.

What You Will Learn:

Participants will gain practical research skills, including:

  • Strategic corporate research
  • Modelling decarbonisation under public and private ownership
  • Revenue forecasting and job creation analysis
  • Data visualisation for impactful advocacy
  • Critical policy research for public ownership
  • Techniques for intra-union organising and campaign building.

Scholarship Details:

A limited number of full scholarships are available to cover:

  • Travel and visa costs.
  • Accommodation and meals during the summer school.
  • Participation fees.

Costs for self-funded applicants (mainly from the Global North)

  • £700 for the training (which includes lunch)
  • Your own accommodation and travel 

How to Apply:

  • Submit your application [https://forms.gle/YMkAv9nENK5mk7ZS7 ], including details about your current campaign involvement and why you want to attend, by 27th of February 2025.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by 4th of March 2025.

Apply now and be part of the movement!

Lead Organiser: Dr Vera Weghmann at v.weghmann@gre.ac.uk

For inquiries and application forms, contact us directly at. psiru.summerschool@gmail.com