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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
Kim Nguyen

Addressing gender inequality in Vietnam

Dr Kim Nguyen will lead a new project funded by the British Council under the Gender Equality Partnerships programme to address the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles in Vietnam.

Enrico Vanino profile

Congratulations to Dr Enrico Vanino on his successful bid to the IRC Council of Experts

Dr Vanino will lead a new project which aims to provide important insights for innovation policies to support a more equal diffusion of innovation and spur long-term development across regions.
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New project aiming to tackle wage disparities in the UK

A collaboration alongside Aston University and the Resolution Foundation will explore regional productivity and wage gaps. 
Ariel view of Rotherham Town Centre in the summer

Blurring The Edges - using research and creativity to bring communities together

A new film documenting the impact of an on-going research project which highlights how a creative response to research has helped bring people together, changed perceptions and started new initiatives in Rotherham has been unveiled.
Subhasish profile

Congratulation on Professor Subhasish M. Chowdhury's recent election as a member of the Executive Committee of the Economic Science Association (ESA)

Misa Tanaka profile

Economics Department’s annual public lecture welcomed Misa Tanaka from the Bank of England
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The Women Who Made Modern Economics - Rachel Reeves In Conversation with Professor Sarah Brown
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Department of Economics students deliver Discover Economics session at Eckington School

Two students, Xinyue and Max, visited Eckington School to deliver a Discover Economics session.