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New Research to Reveal the impact of England’s School Closures

As falling birth rates signal a period of significant reorganisation for England’s schools, this new research project aims to provide much-needed clarity on the consequences for pupils.
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Money saving expert Martin Lewis receives honorary degree

Martin Lewis, the Uk's favourite money saving expert, has received an Honorary Doctor of Letters, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to financial education and consumer advocacy.

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Dr Andrew Burlinson gives expert comment on the Autumn budget statement

Dr Andrew Burlinson comments on the impact the Chancellor's budget will have on families and household energy bills for an article in The Conversation.

The Conversation
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Students return from successful summer internships

Hear all about our students' experiences of their funded summer internships.

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Congratulation on Professor Subhasish M. Chowdhury's recent election as a member of the Executive Committee of the Economic Science Association (ESA)

Misa Tanaka profile

Economics Department’s annual public lecture welcomed Misa Tanaka from the Bank of England
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The Women Who Made Modern Economics - Rachel Reeves In Conversation with Professor Sarah Brown
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Department of Economics students deliver Discover Economics session at Eckington School

Two students, Xinyue and Max, visited Eckington School to deliver a Discover Economics session.
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Jonathan Perraton

With deep sadness and regret, we have to report that our much loved colleague and friend, Dr Jonathan Perraton, has recently passed away.