For #BlackHistoryMonth, we are pleased to share this podcast episode where we interviewed the inspiring Dame Sharon White DBE - who reminds us why diversity in #Economics is important and how we all have a role to play for #inclusion to be a reality. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/xmCVZ5V
At the start of #BlackHistoryMonth, why not take a look back at our 2024 schools event, which brought inspirational black economists into classrooms for live engagement:
Students: Join us for an online intro #workshop on 6 Oct, into the world of #economics, led by the student ambassadors at Imperial Business School! The session will focus on the relationship between GDP and Happiness. Register here: buff.ly/EvR2K8y
This week's #ReadoftheWeek is "The Entrepreneurial State" by Mariana Mazzucato. If you’re interested in how #innovation really works, and the intersections of government, innovation, and #economics, it’s a pretty eye-opening read! #EconRead#Bookrecommendation
Check out our #LessonPlans for #Economics teachers on #AI in healthcare! Developed by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, these 4 lessons for KS4 look at the economic implications of AI in #healthcare - covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here: buff.ly/v90cJBB
In episode 8 of our latest podcast series "How did I get here?", Fiona Cox from KPMG shares why she finds the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition so thought-provoking - it brings fresh, diverse perspectives from younger economists. Listen here! buff.ly/oqKXBeq
Be The Chancellor: New teaching resource from the IFS which gives students an understanding of key #economic terms related to government finances, and to consider in what areas the government may increase or decrease spending, or taxation. Download here: buff.ly/leXWHpz#EconEd
Our #YoungEconomistoftheYear finalists enjoying a visit to Downing St today! They met with Sam Beckett to discuss current affairs and careers in government. Not long until the grand final at KPMG offices in October!
Let's #meetaneconomist! Izzy works for the DESNZ and spoke to us about her love for #economics and her advice for young people. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/c9aLU2Z #econ#discovereconomics#economist
On this day 33 years ago... Black Wednesday when Britain withdrew the £ from the ERM - a turning point in UK economic history. Find out more at his blog from Tutor2u : buff.ly/tRGtpuk #DiscoverEconomics#OnthisDay#EconomicHistory
Congratulations to the 5 finalists in our #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition 2025 (sponsored by @kpmguk.bsky.social and FT Schools)! The winner will be selected in October. We are also delighted to announce the winner of the Welsh Award - head to our website to find out more: buff.ly/w3G4tQW
New #LessonPlans for #Economics teachers on #AI in healthcare! We've collaborated with @healthfoundation.bsky.social to develop 4 lesson plans for KS4 on the economic implications of AI in #healthcare - covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here: buff.ly/v90cJBB
Thanks to all who entered the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition 2025 (sponsored by KPMG UK & FT Schools)! All commended entrants have been e-mailed, & the list of schools from which these submissions came can be found here: www.discovereconomics.co.uk/young-econom... Congratulations to you all!🎉
It's almost time... 👀 After months of careful judging, the 30 commended entries for our #YoungEconomistoftheYearcompetition 2025 will be announced on Monday; with the 5 finalists revealed next Friday – stay tuned! #YoungEconomist#DiscoverEconomics#EconomicsCompetition
⭐Open Evening for students ⭐ on 29 October, with Frontier Economics and The Black Economist Network. Join us to get an insight into the kind of work economists do and what a career in economic consulting could look like for you! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informal-o... #Econstudent
Let's remember that the story on #AI taking young graduates' jobs is a lot more nuanced. Latest job ads data actually suggests a recovery across the board but, yes, slightly less so for typical young, graduate occupations. [Could be seasonality, too.] #dataisbeautiful
📢 We’ve been blown away by the quality and creativity of this year’s entries to the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition! Marking is nearly complete, and in early Sept we’ll be revealing the 30 commended entries. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates 👀
Remember to register for the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture on 19 Nov! Aimed at sixth form students & will include fringe workshops before the #APL delivered by Andy Haldane. Register here: buff.ly/pKrrWvz
