The map of what's driving Wakefield's economy. Good illustration of the risks and rewards of out-of-town offerings.
Blog sets out Wakefield's promising plans to bolster the city centre and bring some of that economic activity inwards.
One of the best jobs in UK social science, research & policy.
Chart showing minimum wage variation across UK cities, Doncaster at top, Reading at bottom.
Something missing from today's coverage of the minimum wage uplift is how it 'bites' differently across the UK.
We're talking from 82% of the median wage in Doncaster (equiv to Chile) to 53% in Reading (Japan).
This national policy is doing very different things in different labour markets.
Just released our final report (joint work with Natalia Valdes and Hector Rios-Jara) on the proposed student loan reforms in Chile. I hope it helps with the current policy debate. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
The logic is compelling but it ratchets to full rejoin very quickly, which is why Burnham is probably right to plant his flag there. Why sink capital on a "single market minus membership" option that is feindish to negotiate, unpalatable to much of the British state and satisfies few voters?
With Merseyrail already under local control, and bus franchising soon to be completed, the future looks bright for integrated transport in Liverpool.
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
One of my twins went to Woodhouse and highly recommend
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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...
A really important piece by my former IFS colleague @tom-clark.bsky.social
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.
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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
Carney won because he was the candidate most ordinary, least square.
prediction vs reality
Important research out tomorrow.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this.
Can I join?
Noosa beach - my favourite.
That’s me holding this beautiful quilt. Absolutely stunning.
Pls do!
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Finally made the leap.....
