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Posts by Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez

Greater Manchester Business Index - March | GM Chamber As the Greater Manchester economy continues to outperform the rest of the UK, it’s more important than ever for businesses to understand, interpret,

Looking forward to joining this panel to discuss the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast and what it means for businesses across Greater Manchester.

Many thanks to GM Chamber UK and The Growth Company for organising the session and for the invitation to join the panel.

www.gmchamber.co.uk/events/great...

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Last week I spoke at the UK WEN (RES) Network Annual Event, hosted at the BoE

We discussed how to broaden and diversify the talent pipeline in economics. My reflections focused on early intervention, redefining “success” in the profession, and building belonging.

Grateful to have been part of it.

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I’m very pleased to be part of one of the discussion panels at the UK Women in Economics Network Event. In particular, I’ll be joining the discussion on what leaders can do to expand the pipeline of diverse talent in economics.

Virtual tickets still available. See details below.

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Excited to be joining the UK WEN Steering Committee and to co-lead the ‘Support’ workstream with Helena Fornwagner! We’ll be focusing on career conversation events for early to mid-career women economists. I am delighted to be part of such an inspiring group!

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Yesterday, I chaired a brilliant session at #CreaTech2025 on AI & the Future of Publishing, exploring how AI is reshaping publishing. Organised by @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social

The speakers — Joey Connolly, Simon Ross, Michelle Collier & Neil Sprunt — sparked a lively, insightful discussion.

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Brexit voters: Who has changed their mind? - Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez, Alper Kara, 2025 We analyse which demographic groups in the UK were more likely to change their views on Brexit following the 2016 referendum on EU membership. Drawing on a larg...

In a new article with Alper Kara we explore who in the UK changed their views on Brexit post-2016. Women & middle-aged grew more critical, older adults more supportive. Educated groups stayed consistent. We also looked at bubbles and austerity exposure.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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🎉The Inspiring Careers in Economics event, hosted by the Economics Department in collab with @ukwen.bsky.social on March 26, empowered women & underrepresented groups by showcasing diverse career paths in economics!

Learn more about this event & key takeaways: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/i...

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Integrating Social Networks into Economics Education: Engagement & Research-led Learning

In our latest case study, Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez and William Tayler, describe three ways in which their Instagram account, dailylifeecon, supports research-led teaching. economicsnetwork.ac.uk/showcase/izq...

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Join us on 26 March, 4-6:30 for an insightful event with
@resmedia.bsky.social UK Women in Econ featuring expert economists discussing

✔Career opportunities across sectors
✔Gender & diversity in economics
✔Personal journeys & challenges for aspiring economists

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring-...

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The latest issue of Advances in Economics Education. Economics pluralism, classroom games, Disney princesses, and more topics.

It also features my latest paper on pedagogy "Firm Decisions Under Uncertainty in a Two-Sided Market: A Film Industry Classroom Game"

www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...

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