Check out our #LessonPlans for #Economics teachers on #AI in healthcare! Developed by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, these 4 lessons for KS4 look at the economic implications of AI in #healthcare - covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here: buff.ly/v90cJBB

In episode 8 of our latest podcast series "How did I get here?", Fiona Cox from KPMG shares why she finds the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition so thought-provoking - it brings fresh, diverse perspectives from younger economists. Listen here! buff.ly/oqKXBeq

Be The Chancellor: New teaching resource from the IFS which gives students an understanding of key #economic terms related to government finances, and to consider in what areas the government may increase or decrease spending, or taxation. Download here: buff.ly/leXWHpz #EconEd

Our #YoungEconomistoftheYear finalists enjoying a visit to Downing St today! They met with Sam Beckett to discuss current affairs and careers in government. Not long until the grand final at KPMG offices in October!

Let's #meetaneconomist! Izzy works for the DESNZ and spoke to us about her love for #economics and her advice for young people. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/c9aLU2Z #econ #discovereconomics #economist

On this day 33 years ago... Black Wednesday when Britain withdrew the £ from the ERM - a turning point in UK economic history. Find out more at his blog from Tutor2u : buff.ly/tRGtpuk #DiscoverEconomics #OnthisDay #EconomicHistory

Congratulations to the 5 finalists in our #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition 2025 (sponsored by @kpmguk.bsky.social and FT Schools)! The winner will be selected in October. We are also delighted to announce the winner of the Welsh Award - head to our website to find out more: buff.ly/w3G4tQW

New #LessonPlans for #Economics teachers on #AI in healthcare! We've collaborated with @healthfoundation.bsky.social to develop 4 lesson plans for KS4 on the economic implications of AI in #healthcare - covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here: buff.ly/v90cJBB

Thanks to all who entered the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition 2025 (sponsored by KPMG UK & FT Schools)! All commended entrants have been e-mailed, & the list of schools from which these submissions came can be found here: www.discovereconomics.co.uk/young-econom... Congratulations to you all!🎉

Calling all students: You could have access to a free FT subscription without even knowing it. Check here: www.ft.com/schoolsarefree

It's almost time... 👀 After months of careful judging, the 30 commended entries for our #YoungEconomistoftheYearcompetition 2025 will be announced on Monday; with the 5 finalists revealed next Friday – stay tuned! #YoungEconomist #DiscoverEconomics #EconomicsCompetition

⭐Open Evening for students ⭐ on 29 October, with Frontier Economics and The Black Economist Network. Join us to get an insight into the kind of work economists do and what a career in economic consulting could look like for you! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informal-o... #Econstudent

📢 27 Oct | 1:45–4pm Join the RES #DiversityInclusion Network for a virtual event: How do we move forward from the hidden barriers of structural inequalities? Keynote w/ Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman + Dr Jummy Okoya. 🔗 shorturl.at/CISUO #Economics #EconSky #DiversityNetwork

📈 In case you missed it - #Economics is now the 8th most popular A-level in England & 10th in the UK, with entries up 36% since 2020. In 2025, entries rose 5.5%, bucking the trend of declines across most subjects. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/h1V40 #RESNews #EconSky

I enjoyed doing this interview about my book: kevincoldiron.substack.com/p/the-measur...

Let's remember that the story on #AI taking young graduates' jobs is a lot more nuanced. Latest job ads data actually suggests a recovery across the board but, yes, slightly less so for typical young, graduate occupations. [Could be seasonality, too.] #dataisbeautiful

Fancy listening to some economics? Check out our new podcast. #EconSky @discoverecon.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social @rethinkecon.bsky.social @ineteconomics.bsky.social @relearningecon.bsky.social

📢 We’ve been blown away by the quality and creativity of this year’s entries to the #YoungEconomistoftheYear competition! Marking is nearly complete, and in early Sept we’ll be revealing the 30 commended entries. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates 👀

Remember to register for the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture on 19 Nov! Aimed at sixth form students & will include fringe workshops before the #APL delivered by Andy Haldane. Register here: buff.ly/pKrrWvz

We wish the best of luck to everyone receiving #GCSE results today! #ResultsDay

Are you a student aiming to finish A Levels or BTECs in 2026? Frontier Economics is launching its first-ever Degree #Apprenticeship in #Economics! Why not come along to their open evening on 22 Oct to find out more? buff.ly/SyUjjXS

🎧 In our latest #podcast series, we chatted to Max Wood, an #economics grad who has taken his degree into #contentcreation. He creates videos on YouTube and TikTok, interviews musicians, and breaks down the music industry—all with an economics mindset: buff.ly/18DPvXl

📢Registrations for the RES Annual Public Lecture #APL2025 are now open. 🗓️19 November 2025 ⏰10:00-15:30 (approx.) with the lecture closing the event 🗣️Andy Haldane, Royal Society of Arts 📍 @lborouniversity.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/3TSejIj Register today! #EconSky #EconEvents #schools

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity: Be the next RES Conference Programme Chair! Shape the UK’s flagship economics conference, collaborate with top minds, and lead on content curation. 2-year role. Expenses covered. Apply by 8 Sept: bit.ly/4lAIwat #Economics #RESVacancy #EconSky

Good luck to everyone receiving #Alevel results today! #ResultsDay

📢 New in the RES Newsletter (Issue 210): A Q&A with Prof Sir Christopher Pissarides, RES Past President & Nobel Laureate, on books, lessons & his path into economics. 📰 RES Members can read it here: bit.ly/45qDyqK #Economics #RESNews #EconSky

🎥 A fresh video series for schools (created with CEPH, and CAGE) explores how #economics and data help us understand political history—from the Great Irish Famine to Trump’s rallies. Ideal for classrooms and curious minds. Watch now: buff.ly/SSqbeld #DiscoverEconomics #Politics #History

Summer reading inspo! 📚 Dive into #economics with this curated #readinglist to deepen your understanding of how economies shape our world. Perfect for students, pros, and curious minds alike. Check it out! buff.ly/LIwQC2p #DiscoverEconomics #EconStudent

Are you a student aiming to finish A Levels or BTECs in 2026? Frontier Economics is launching its first-ever Degree #Apprenticeship in #Economics! Why not come along to their open evening on 22 Oct to find out more? www.frontier-economics.com/uk/en/news-a...

Have you seen our lecture resource addressing the #diversity problem in #economics? It helps develop a broader understanding of economic issues that impact people from different backgrounds and learn about strategies for promoting #equity: buff.ly/RjklAmD

Have you seen our guide to 'Careers in #Economics'? Use as part of a #careers lesson or to inform students about the different routes into economics roles. buff.ly/DJiGVn5 #EconEd

Do you want to make your #economics lessons more engaging, without reinventing the wheel? Here are 5 of the best free resources for bringing #economics to life in the classroom (especially for Years 10–13) @bankofengland.bsky.social @economist.com @theifs.bsky.social @econ-observatory.bsky.social

Donald Trump’s pre-election rally speeches were full of radicalised language. As part of our school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social & @cephie.bsky.social, economist ‪@paulinegrosjean.bsky.social‬ highlights the effect of the language used on the treatment of minorities.▶️ buff.ly/8RLtW9D

As part of our joint EDI Project, @discoverecon.bsky.social shared their learning from running an event with students from state schools to help increase their interest in studying economics at university & reduce gender & socio-economic disparities within the field. acss.org.uk/edi-project-...

Last chance to share your views on the design of the next series of bank notes! The Bank of England's consultation closes 31 July. Find out more: buff.ly/tAaZ3fO @bankofengland.bsky.social #banknotes

Registrations for the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture 2025 are now open! Aimed primarily at sixth form students, the APL provides an opportunity to watch internationally renowned economists present their research. Register here: buff.ly/QcKp977 #econstudent #lecture

The Bank of England is designing the next series of banknotes – and they want to hear your views on potential themes! The Bank has identified six, but you can also suggest others. Share your views before 31 July. @bankofengland.bsky.social #banknotes buff.ly/tAaZ3fO

📢 Calling all prospective sixth-formers! Interested in studying #economics at degree level? Register for Frontier Economics Insight Day on 27 October! Limited spaces so apply early! All info here: www.frontier-economics.com/uk/en/news-a... #YoungEconomist

📢 In case you missed it! @discoverecon.bsky.social & @healthfoundation.bsky.social explore how to tackle the gender gap in who studies economics in the UK. Let’s break down barriers & inspire more girls to choose economics. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4jXciFF #EconSky #WomeninEcon #schools

Did Trump’s rallies lead to racial bias in policing? In the final video in our series with @cagewarwick.bsky.social & @cephie.bsky.social, Pauline Grosjean discusses the use of inflammatory language at #Trump’s rallies, & the impact on the way minorities were treated: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp9n...

Did you know that the FT Financial Literacy & Inclusion Campaign (FLIC) has a wealth of free #KS4 resources to boost #financialliteracy and #careers education? Covering topics from inflation, to insurance, and budgeting - take a look here: buff.ly/7aD64ZB #lessonplans

The Bank of England is designing the next series of banknotes – and they want to hear your views on potential themes! The Bank has identified six, but you can also suggest others. Share your views before 31 July. @bankofengland.bsky.social #banknotes buff.ly/TokvPs1

How #Rwanda changed minds after #genocide: Watch the next video in our series for schools with @cagewarwick.bsky.social and @cephie.bsky.social where Arthur Blouin examines whether controversial government attempts at reconciliation have really healed society www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpyQ...

@mwbrandl.bsky.social we couldn't agree more!

In 1994 Rwanda faced one of the worst genocides in recorded history. As part of our new school video series with @discoverecon.bsky.social and @cagewarwick.bsky.social, Arthur Blouin explores whether government attempts at reconciliation have healed a divided society. buff.ly/EMQhdN7 #econsky

(2/2) This event was inspired by research commissioned by @bankofengland.bsky.social which highlights how young people from the North East are the least likely in England to study economics. Read more here: buff.ly/hvr7ENo

(1/2) A fantastic event last week at NewcastleUni Business School, with @bankofengland.bsky.social and FLIC (@financialtimes.com) where 120 pupils aged 14-15 from schools across the North East, dived into the world of #football and economics - inspiring more young people to study #economics

Who joined the Nazi party, and did it pay off? In our next video for schools, created with @cagewarwick.bsky.social and @discoverecon.bsky.social, Matthias Blum discusses the causes and impacts of Nazi support in the 1930s and 40s. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uce0... #EconSky #econhistory

🎧 What is an #economist, really? In our #podcast series, "How did I get here?" we break the stereotypes of what a typical economist looks like, and does by interviewing a range of economists from diverse organisations. Listen here: buff.ly/ZVF1FZQ

🎉 Shout-out to the orgs & individuals making Economics more diverse & inclusive! Explore the RES D&I Resource Bank to see who's leading the way:🔗https://bit.ly/4kkNS8Q Got a D&I story to share? Email us: [email protected] #EconSky #Diversity