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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.
Martin Lewis in gradation robe stands with Sarah Brown and Steve McIntosh

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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Leading the low pay agenda

Professor Sarah Brown who is an independent Low Pay Commissioner was invited to speak at a Resolution Foundation event on the future of the minimum wage on Thursday 30 May 2019 in London.
Professor Steve McIntosh Inaugral Lecture 2019

More investment needed for young people that don’t go to university

Professor Steve McIntosh gave his inaugural lecture on The ‘Other 50%’: Participation and Outcomes in Vocational and Technical Education on Wednesday 6 March 2019 during National Apprenticeship Week 2019.
Students get careers advice from economics alumni and advisory board

Students get careers advice from economics alumni and advisory board

Students from the Department of Economics were given the opportunity to meet with Sheffield economics graduates and advisory board members to hear about their careers and to get helpful careers advice.
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Professor Paul Mosley gives Nobel Prize Festival memorial lecture

Professor Paul Mosley gave the Sir Arthur Lewis Memorial Lecture at the Nobel Laureate Festival 2019 in St. Lucia on Thursday 24 January 2019, to celebrate the work of Sir Arthur Lewis, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics.
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Older apprentices get lower earnings returns

New research into apprenticeships says we should address lower wage returns for older apprentices.