Coronavirus and inequality: What does it all mean for education?

Coronavirus and inequality: What does it all mean for education?BSc Philosophy and Economics student, Charlotte explores coronavirus and inequality, looking at what this means for education in her Economics of Coronavirus blog.

Charlotte wrote her blog in response to our student competition earlier this year, where we invited students to write their own Economics of Coronavirus blog exploring any aspect of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives MatterHead of Economics, Professor Sarah Smith explores racial inequality in the UK, reflecting on recent events.

The past few weeks have seen protests around the world, triggered by the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police.…

Bristol Plus Outstanding Award Winners

Bristol Plus Outstanding Award AchieverCongratulations to the following Economics students for achieving the Outstanding Award as part of this year’s Bristol Plus Programme, the University’s employability award.

The Bristol Plus Programme Outstanding Award rewards students who have achieved something substantial and significant outside of their studies at Bristol, with award categories including innovation and enterprise, global citizenship, and sustainable futures.…

Premier League salaries during the pandemic

Premier League salaries during the pandemicThird-year BSc Economics and Politics student, Pravin discusses Premier League salaries during the COVID-19 pandemic in his Economics of Coronavirus blog.

Pravin wrote his blog in response to our call-out for Economics of Coronavirus competition entries earlier this year, and was announced as the competition winner – his prize to have his blog featured on the Discover Economics website, promoted to Financial Times subscribers.…