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New project aims to throw fresh insight into macroeconomic consequences of UK immigration

Dr Harvey Stafford has been awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship to conduct new research into the macroeconomic consequences of immigration in the United Kingdom.

Emeritus Professor Paul Mosley

Remembering Emeritus Professor Paul Mosley

Colleagues across the School of Economics were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Paul Mosley
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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.

A map showing the economic impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the retail and hospitality industries in South Yorkshire.

City centres could lose £3 billion due to permanent changes caused by Covid-19, new study reveals

A new study led by Dr Jesse Matheson has calculated the long term economic impact of Covid-19 on city centres, and found that as the shift towards working from home moves businesses to suburban areas, centres stand to lose £3 billion in 2022.
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Employment related COVID-19 exposure risk among disabled people in the UK

Research from the Department of Economics provides new evidence about the work-related exposure of disabled people to COVID-19.
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Understanding ethnic differences in transitioning from school to the workforce

In an animated film premiering on 7 November 2021, Dr Gurleen Popli looks at the choices made by young people from different ethnicities when finishing compulsory schooling and examines the impact of socioeconomic backgrounds on these choices.

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The effect of terrorism on public attitudes and individual wellbeing

In a new project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Dr Georgios Efthyvoulou will explore how to develop adequate capabilities to manage the consequences of terrorist attacks.
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Economics at the University of Sheffield ranked top in the Russell Group for Student Satisfaction

The Department of Economics has been ranked number one for student satisfaction in the Russell Group, according to the latest National Student Survey.