Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Rob Johnson @rjson.bsky.social · Sep 4

This article is an excellent write up of our work on universities and their economic role in UK cities.

A balanced account on what they can (and can't) do in local economies, and a recognition that any reforms to the sector must take place into consideration.

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Sep 4

'underpinning all of this is an inescapable truth. Government policy, particularly on international students, risks destroying economic activity in the places that desperately benefit from university.'

Universities can't solve every problem with the economy

Universities make places richer but not in the same way everywhere

wonkhe.com

1 2

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Rob Johnson @rjson.bsky.social · Sep 3

Why? Unis are big international exporters in their cities - they bring in overseas student fees and spending.

9 of top 10 English cities where universities are most important for exports are outside the Greater South East. Leicester will feel this far more than Oxford.

2 9 16

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · Sep 1

WE ARE HIRING! 2 Lecturers in Quantitative Social Science. Want a friendly interdisciplinary department in one of the world's most vibrant cities? This just might be for you.

Apply by: 10 Oct

www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

3 160 150

Lorraine Dearden @lorrainedearden.bsky.social · Sep 1

Signed

3

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Michael Clemens @mclem.org · Aug 28

I am proud to join multiple Nobel laureates and hundreds of colleagues in signing this letter to protest the US Administration's illegal seizure of control at our central bank.

Tatyana Deryugina @tderyugina.bsky.social · Aug 27

The letter is ready, thanks to all those who helped out! Starting to gather signature now, please consider signing (link at top of letter) & spread the word.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

36 95

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social · Aug 18

The AEFP 2026 submission portal is now open! We welcome proposals that consider new perspectives, theories & methodologies about how education policies are implemented across diverse educational contexts. Submissions will be accepted until September 29th 11:59 pm PT auth.oxfordabstracts...

3 1

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Gavin Kelly @gavin-kelly.bsky.social · Jul 24

Today we’ve launched a major new Strategic Review – backed by a £150 million spending commitment over 5 years – to back rigorous research & social innovation that tackles the UK’s biggest social challenges.

www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...

Strategic Review | About | Nuffield Foundation

In uncertain times, the Nuffield Foundation's strategic review renews our commitment to prosperity, inclusiveness, and fairness and a strategy focused on the complex challenges shaping lives in the UK...

www.nuffieldfoundation.org

1 10 26

Lorraine Dearden @lorrainedearden.bsky.social · Jul 17

A really important piece by my former IFS colleague @tom-clark.bsky.social

Gavin Kelly @gavin-kelly.bsky.social · Jul 17

Many thanks to @tom-clark.bsky.social, who brought a forensic to editing this series.

His piece for‪@prospectmagazine.co.uk
draws on the collection & highlights the threats posed to democracies by a weakening justice system ow.ly/2K0I50Wp6b8

Labour can’t succeed while the courts fail

A justice gap is growing—and endangering much else besides

ow.ly

1 3

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Gavin Kelly @gavin-kelly.bsky.social · Jul 17

The justice system is in trouble – underfunded, overwhelmed & difficult to access.

What are the wider social effects of its slow erosion & what might be done?

@nuffieldfoundation.org have published a timely new new essay series exploring the theme: Why Justice Matters.

ow.ly/qY3l50Wr5kn

Why Justice Matters - Nuffield Foundation

The sweeping implications of the crisis in our civil courts, tribunals and legal advice services

ow.ly

1 5 5

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

UCL Social Research Institute @sriucl.bsky.social · May 13

We now have about 60 of our researchers and affiliated institutions in our UCL Social Research Institute starter pack... gotta catch them all! go.bsky.app/BcLmmBN

4 8

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Tony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · Apr 29

Carney won because he was the candidate most ordinary, least square.

Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Apr 29

"I'm going to govern in econometrics" is a winning campaign slogan for the ages.

5 11 89

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · Mar 10

prediction vs reality

53 250 1K

Reposted by Lorraine Dearden

Gavin Kelly @gavin-kelly.bsky.social · Mar 5

Important research out tomorrow.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this.

Lindsey Macmillan @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social · Mar 5

Side note: we have been working on this collaboration since 2015, just after my eldest was born. It’s a true labour of love. I’m thrilled that tomorrow we can finally share some results with the world thanks to @nuffieldfoundation.org having enough faith in this project to let us expand

Lindsey Macmillan @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social · Mar 5

Out tomorrow: our @nuffieldfoundation.org report "Inequalities in Access to Professional Occupations" @clairetyler.bsky.social & Catherine Dilnot

Why are working class & ethnic minority young people underrepresented in professional jobs? Do they not apply? OR do they apply, but just not get hired?