Diane Coyle

@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social

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Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge; economist

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Dame Diane Coyle is a British economist. Since March 2018, she has been the Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge, co-directing the Bennett Institute.

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Economics 61%

Political science 13%

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 15h

Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who mounted two groundbreaking but unsuccessful bids for the Democratic presidential nomination, has died aged 84. ft.trib.al/jlMv97E

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 16h

With application deadlines fast approaching for the next cohort of students joining our two MPhil programmes in October 2026, Course Director Alessio Terzi shares his top three tips on what makes an outstanding application.
For details of the courses visit: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/study/

Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 17h

Here’s @rorycj.bsky.social telling #sophiefromromania that it isn’t Big Breakfast day, only toast

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Dan Hayes @danhayesjourno.bsky.social · 1d

And then there were seven 👀

When I first spoke to @joshih.bsky.social in 2020, he'd just launched The Mill and was thinking of setting something up in Liverpool.

Less than six years later, today we're launching our seventh title in Leeds (@leedsnewlocalpaper.bsky.social).

Sign up 👉 leeds.ghost.io

Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 1d

I'm so sad to learn that Prof David Metcalf died earlier this month. I worked with him on the MAC. A lovely, and wise, person: blogs.lse.ac.uk/condolences/...

In memory of David Metcalf (1942-2026) - Condolences

Professor Sir David Metcalf, Emeritus Professor of Industrial Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science The Centre for Economic Performance is greatly saddened to share the news that...

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 1d

Our #CamFest event is now live

From Cambridge to the World: AI and digital policy

📅 16/03/2026
🕠 17:30 — 18:45
📍 The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge

Hear Cambridge experts explore how AI & digital research & policymaking can drive inclusive & sustainable growth.

🎟️https://bit.ly/4aRpbiW

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Ann Kennedy Smith @akennedysmith.bsky.social · 1d

I wrote about Cambridge photographer Lettice Ramsey (1898–1985) and why she should be better known. #Ramsey&Muspratt

Woman with a camera

Lettice Ramsey (1898–1985)

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 1d

The measurement issue - smartphones did 'basically nothing' - except enable new business models and transform consumption/leisure....

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 1d

My latest Substack post looks at two small innovative health tech startups and their struggles to sell their products to the NHS at an affordable price open.substack.com/pub/rorycell...

Parkinson's tech - the price conundrum

Why small innovative companies struggle to get a hearing from the NHS

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Joshi Herrmann @joshih.bsky.social · 1d

At long last, we’re launching in Leeds! Ever since I started The Mill, people have asked us to create a publication across the Pennines.

If 500 people pledge to become members, we’re going to hire two journalists and do it. Please share with Leeds friends.

leeds.ghost.io

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 1d

Q. What makes climate policy stick?
A. Institutions

A new literature review by @terzibus.bsky.social et al. explores a fundamental question in climate policy: What role do institutions play in making climate policies effective and durable?

Read paper: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/publications...

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 1d

A perky #sophiefromromania took us up to the scary main road this morning - perhaps she was after the cheeky cat that ran away earlier

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Lauren Leek @laurenleek.eu · 1d

My brother wanted a London pub crawl. The result? My new Substack post: "Britain Lost 14,000 Third Places. They were Called Pubs. Is Your Local Next?" How private equity reshaped the local, which pubs are most at risk and most importantly what to do about it.
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Britain Lost 14,000 Third Places. They Were Called Pubs. Is Your Local Next?

How private equity reshaped the local and the postcode tool that shows the pubs most at risk.

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Thomas Ableman @freewheeling.info · 2d

Fantastic to see my Mini Switzerland idea covered by the BBC.

It captures so many people’s imaginations because it’s both obvious, simple and yet - from where we are today - unspeakably radical.

Please share!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Mini Switzerland' plan for Peak District transport network

The idea would see buses arriving before trains pull into stations to improve connectivity.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 2d

#SophiefromRomania was overcome with excitement when our friends came round, especially when intellectual debate turned to the question of whether Spurs might get relegated

Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 2d

I agree

Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 2d

Only if you focus on sub-GM allocation of GVA in the stats, I think. The phenomenon is genuine

Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 2d

We had the friends round and #sophiefromromania had a lot to contribute

Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 2d

Loads of redundancies around GM in late 70s/early 80s. Vibrant in a not much money around way

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 2d

Like Faisal, I grew up in GM. The 70s/80s there were bleak. I’ve been a bit involved in its post-2008 devolution journey. One lesson I draw is that growth rests on many years of effort and support www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?

With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

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Melissa Chemam @melissaontheroad.bsky.social · 2d

And another bites the dust?

The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial

Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported

www.theguardian.com

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 2d

Tune in to this month’s Crossing Channels podcast as Dr @terzibus.bsky.social (Bennett Institute for Public Policy) and Prof Christian Gollier (@tse-fr.eu) debate — and at times disagree — on whether climate policy can truly deliver in the real world.
Listen: pod.fo/e/3837de

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a grim old morning out there but apart from a minor fandango with another dog #sophiefromromania was on excellent form while the Prof was sporting her #traitors look - then home to a #bigbreakfast

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Andy Scargill @andyscargill.bsky.social · 3d

My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 3d

Roses are red,
coats go on hooks.
We made you a love heart,
from #Library books. 📚❤️

Happy #ValentinesDay to all our followers but especially YOU because you're our favourite. ❤️

A love heart made of red books surrounded by the white page blocks of other books

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 4d

This is not to be missed!

📚The Master’s Book Club with Diane Coyle in conversation with Sharon Peacock
🗓 Thursday 12 March 2026
🕕18:00 - 19:00 (GMT)
📍Churchill College, University of Cambridge, CB3 0DS

Booking is essential: www.chu.cam.ac.uk/event/the-ma...

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 4d

Join us online for the @ukwen.bsky.social Annual Networking Event on 26 Feb, hosted by the @bankofengland.bsky.social.

Keynote from @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, with panel discussions on expanding & strengthening the #economics talent pipeline.

Register to attend online: bit.ly/4aTcjb5

#EconSky