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The British Universities Industrial Relations Association is one of the largest academic associations in the United Kingdom aimed at promoting the study of employment relations across relevant academic disciplines.

Latest News

Publication: Latest issue of Historical Studies in Industrial Relations (no. 45)

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Podcast: Politicising Commodification

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Event: Assessing Scotland as a ‘Fair Work Nation’

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Event: History & Policy: Trade Union and Employment Forum

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New keynote speaker announced for BUIRA conference

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CfP: What are the repercussions of labour/skills shortages and scarcity on industrial relations and human resource management?

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Conferences

Where members present their research to promote discussion, ideas and concepts

BUIRA Annual Conference 2025: Putting Industrial Relations in their Place – The Geographies of Good Work

June 25-27 2025  |  Pre-conference PhD Day: June 24 University of Exeter in Cornwall, Penryn Campus, Cornwall Submit your abstracts […]

BUIRA Annual Conference 2024: Industrial Relations in the Era of Multiple Crises -Inequalities, Industrial Action, & Intersectionalities after COVID-19

July 17-19  |  Pre-conference PhD Day: July 16 QMUL, School of Business & Management CONFERENCE PROGRAM Minutes from AGM 2023 […]

Latest Research

What is Industrial Relations? Latest Articles, Member Profiles and PhD Network

Introducing sectoral bargaining in adult social care: a matter of the devil in the details

Introducing sectoral bargaining in adult social care: a matter of the devil in the details Keith Sisson This is a […]

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Introducing sectoral bargaining in the UK: why it makes sense and how it might be done

Introducing sectoral bargaining in the UK: why it makes sense and how it might be done Keith Sisson These are […]

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The value of industrial relations research(ers): Activism inside and outside the UK Academy (2024)

The value of industrial relations research(ers): Activism inside and outside the UK academy Huw Thomas and Peter Turnbull Based on […]

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About Us

The British Universities Industrial Relations Association (BUIRA) was founded in 1950.

Initially entitled the Inter-University Study Group in Industrial Relations, the name of BUIRA has been adopted since 1967. During its early years the association served mainly as a network for the exchange of ideas at an annual meeting. BUIRA still hosts its annual conference, but the association also supports a wider set of activities, including a vibrant doctoral network, a series of thematic study groups and occasional publications.

Upcoming and Recent Events

Assessing Scotland as a ‘Fair Work Nation’

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History & Policy: Trade Union and Employment Forum – Consultation in Germany and the UK: Past, Present and Prospects

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Special Webinar with Emeritus Professor Sir George Bain

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BUIRA History of Industrial Relations Study Group – Labour in Government: What Has It Ever Done for Employment Relations?

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Trends in International Labour Regulation: The European Union and the International Labour Organisation

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London BUIRA Seminar – Troublemaking: At Work and in The Union

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