Are you passionate about economics and curious to discover the wide-ranging career opportunities the field has to offer? Join us at this exciting event, where professional economists from the public sector, private sector, and academia will share their valuable insights and experiences, showcasing the many paths available within the discipline.
This event is designed to inspire all students, with a particular focus on empowering underrepresented groups, especially female economics students, to explore diverse professional and academic opportunities. Attendees will benefit from engaging talks delivered by accomplished speakers who will share their personal journeys, challenges, and achievements across various sectors of the profession.
A key focus of the event will be on gender perspectives, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in economics. Through practical advice and inspiring role models, these talks aim to equip attendees with the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue successful careers in the field.
Our mission is to inspire and empower students while building a supportive community that contributes to addressing inequalities within the economics profession. Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your horizons and connect with like-minded individuals committed to driving change.
The event is open to all students. This event is sponsored by the School Social Sciences University of Manchester and organised in collaboration with the Royal Economic Society UK Women in Economics Network (UK WEN).
The panel discussion will run for roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes followed by a Q&A and drinks reception starting at 5.30pm in the Ground Floor Drum Foyer, University Place.
Speakers:
Almudena Sevilla - Professor of Economic and Social Policy at LSE and the Founding Chair of the Royal Economic Society UK Women in Economics Network and the LSE Women in Social and Public Policy Research Hub (she will be attending online).
Sindy Foster – Serial entrepreneur, aviation analyst, and strategic consultant with a deep knowledge of African aviation.
Lucy Beggs - Health Economics Advisor at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Elizabeth Martindale – Economist at Oxford Economics
Rachel Griffith - Professor of Economics at the University of Manchester and Research Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)
