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Students return from successful summer internships

Hear all about our students' experiences of their funded summer internships.

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New research into the economic consequences of commodity price volatility

Dr Juan Paez-Farrell has been successful in securing a Leverhulme Fellowship to conduct research into 'Understanding the consequences of commodity dependence in developing countries'.
Jesse Matheson

Investigating the role of housing policy in local labour markets

An exciting new project, led by Professor Jesse Matheson, aims to throw light on the ways in which housing policies affect local labour markets.
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The Royal Economic Society and Scottish Economic Society combined conference Glasgow, 3-5 April 2023

Academics from the Department of Economics will attend the Royal Economic Society and Scottish Economic Society combined conference in Glasgow, 3-5 April 2023, an event marking the 300th birthday of Scottish economist Adam Smith.

Women in Economics

On International Women’s Day, the women in the Department of Economics are challenging the traditional perception of Economics.

Unpacking the Disability Employment Gap in the UK

This week marks the climax of UK Disability History Month, an appropriate time to understand the barriers faced by disabled people when trying to access paid employment.
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Research led by the University of Sheffield aims to reveal the long-term consequences of young people’s early labour market experiences for their careers, health and wellbeing

The project investigates the ability of younger workers living in the UK to make successful transitions in the labour market and the barriers that might prevent them from making progress in their careers.