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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.
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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.

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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. 
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Employment related COVID-19 exposure risk among disabled people in the UK

Research from the Department of Economics provides new evidence about the work-related exposure of disabled people to COVID-19.
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The effect of terrorism on public attitudes and individual wellbeing

In a new project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Dr Georgios Efthyvoulou will explore how to develop adequate capabilities to manage the consequences of terrorist attacks.
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Economics at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ ranked top in the Russell Group for Student Satisfaction

The Department of Economics has been ranked number one for student satisfaction in the Russell Group, according to the latest National Student Survey.

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Neighbourhoods most at risk of the economic impacts from COVID-19

Dr Jesse Matheson and Dr Enrico Vanino have launched the Covid-19 Places Economic Recovery Index (CoPERI) a economic tool to identify the areas of the UK most affected by the impact of Covid-19.