In honour of International Women’s Day, we would like to inform you of some amazing events, resources and opportunities in promoting diversity and women in economics.
Have a look at some options here:
EDGE Seminar “Women in Academic Economics”
At 14:00 on 3 March, Dr Erin Hengel (Brunel University of London) will be presenting at an EDGE Network seminar, on the key findings from the RES Women’s Committee report “Women in Academic Economics 2024”.
This research provides a snapshot of the latest trends in female representation in economics and econometrics departments at UK universities, both for students and in the academic profession, at its various seniority levels. For the first time, it also shows trends in pay and pay gaps in academia and compares outcomes in economics and other disciplines.
Find more details on the EDGE seminar here.
Discover Economics International Women’s Day Online Event: 11 March 10:00-10:45
Join Discover Economics for a special International Women’s Day virtual event for schools and young people. Hear from inspiring female economists who are shaping policy, driving innovation, and tackling global challenges. Our speakers will share insights into their careers, the impact of economics on society, and the importance of championing women in the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and explore the diverse and dynamic world of economics! Register here.
UK WEN Annual Networking Event (Virtual Access): 1 April 9:00 – 12:40
Our upcoming UK WEN annual event, hosted by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, will be held on the morning of Tuesday 1 April 2025 in London.
The programme features keynote speaker Megan Greene (External member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England), updates from UK WEN chair Almudena Sevilla, CBE (Professor of Economics and Social Policy at LSE), an inspirational session with Sophie Williams (author of “The Glass Cliff”), and a panel discussion on “Transforming Promotion Practices to Support Women Economists” with panelists Liz Bennington (Deputy Director North, Department for Business and Trade), Sharon Bell (European Strategist, Goldman Sachs), and Sarah Smith, OBE (Professor of Economics, University of Bristol).
View the full programme here.
In-person places are now full with a waitlist in operation. However, we are pleased to also offer virtual access:
- Register here for virtual access
- Join the waitlist here for in-person attendance
Diversity and Inclusion Network: upcoming events
The D&I Network aims to support those working on increasing diversity in Economics. We want to contribute to increase participation from under-represented groups and promote a more inclusive culture in the discipline. You can find details of our past and upcoming event here. Sign up to the mailing list to keep up-to-date with the latest news and events from the network.
The next event will be on 24 April on ‘Creating a Culture of Belonging in Economics’ and is kindly hosted by the University of Westminster. To ensure you receive the invitation, make sure you are signed up to the Diversity and Inclusion Network mailing list.
Girls in Economics Event: 8 April 10:00-12:00
Come and help shape future ‘Girls in Economics’ outreach with Discover Economics at this in-person event hosted by The Health Foundation – 8 Salisbury Square, London EC4Y 8AP.
Hear about recent research by Discover Economics on challenging stereotypes in economics and share your thoughts on how we should close the gender gap, starting at high school level. Register here.
UK WEN Career Conversations Event – Save the date!
Our next UK WEN “Career Conversations” event will be held on the morning of 21st May at LSE, in London with Dharshini David (Chief Economics Correspondent, BBC) delivering the keynote speech. If you are an early-to-mid career woman economist interested in attending, please save the date and make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list.
Keep an eye out for the full invitation which will be issued in late March.
Resources
Below are links to some resources you may find useful, relating to women in the field of economics:
- Women in Academic Economics Report 2024: This research provides a snapshot of the latest trends in female representation in economics and econometrics departments at UK universities, both for students and in the academic profession, at its various seniority levels. For the first time, it also shows trends in pay and pay gaps in the academia and compares outcomes in economics and other disciplines.
- “Women in Economics”: Presentation slides from a keynote speech by Dr. Maria Psyllou, presented at the LSE SU Economics Society in October 2024.
- Where Are the Women in Economics?: Podcast with Stephanie Flanders (Senior Executive Editor for Economics at Bloomberg and Head of Bloomberg Economics).
- How Curiosity (And A Good Story) Can Shape A Career In Economics: Podcast with Karen Ward (EMEA Chief Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management).
- Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Inclusion for Women in Economics: Podcast from NIESR discussing the progress that has been made for women in economics and the barriers that still remain, proposing solutions to overcome these inequalities and inspire inclusion.