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Wonderful to celebrate this evening with our new Royal Economic Society Fellows at the Institute of Directors. A special thanks to @timharford.ft.com and Chris Pissarides for the fireside chat (minus fireplace).

Royal Economic Society joins call to safeguard independence of UK’s statistical system - Royal Economic Society Royal Economic Society warns UK faces crisis in economic statistics. RES warned about the problems with the quality of UK economic statistics

We @resmedia.bsky.social have today signed a joint letter to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) on the need to maintain the independence of the UK’s statistical system.

Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression A global clinical trial for a new Huntington’s disease treatment has posted positive results today, announced by trial sponsor uniQure and UCL scientists.

Virology and neurology coming together in the most brilliant way. A wow moment.

Reflections on a fun day at Downing Street open.substack.com/pub/leighton...

Not all great news. Econ entries still female 30:70 male and largely unchanged since 2010. Campaigns like our own Discover Economics working hard to improve the diversity of those taking the subject at university. Kudos to @britishacademy.bsky.social for rapid review of the data (2/2)

On #Alevelresultsday:
* 5.5% increase in entries for Economics, vs -0.5% for all subjects, +1.5% all STEM, -1.8% for SHAPE.
* Econ now 8th most popular A-level choice in England, and 10th in UK.
* Econ entries up 36% since 2020 (1/2)

Paul Johnson kicking off a stellar IFS-Deaton panel chaired by Dame Sharon White at the Royal Economic Society conference @nuffieldfoundation.org

Recruitment open for REF 2029 main and sub-panels - Royal Economic Society REF 2029 has now opened recruitment for the REF 2029 panels and sub-panels, including for chair and deputy chair roles.

📢 @ref2029.bsky.social has now opened recruitment for the REF 2029 panels and sub-panels, including for chair and deputy chair roles.

⏰Sub-panel chair and deputy chair roles: 6 February 2025
⏰Sub-panel members: 28 April 2025
More info👉 bit.ly/3P4GPUN

#EconTwitter #REF2029

📣ANNOUNCEMENT - RES will launch a new #Fellows membership tier in early 2025. The tier will provide professional recognition for those who have made a significant contribution to #economics. Register your interest today!

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Watch ▶️👉 bit.ly/4fJzRQT

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RES Fellows Membership Tier YouTube video by RoyalEconomicSociety

A significant moment for the Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social as we announce our new Fellows tier, recognising those who have made a significant contribution to the discipline.
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