@discoverecon.bsky.social
What if you could shape the future of economics without a traditional university degree? Apprenticeships are unlocking new pathways for the next generation of economists.
Hear from a group of economics apprentices in our podcast episode here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
Hear from a group of economics apprentices in our podcast episode here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
February 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM
What if you could shape the future of economics without a traditional university degree? Apprenticeships are unlocking new pathways for the next generation of economists.
Hear from a group of economics apprentices in our podcast episode here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
Hear from a group of economics apprentices in our podcast episode here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
This #nationalapprenticeshipweek , hear from a real Bank of England apprentice about life as a young person learning on the job in economics.
#bankofengland #apprentice #apprenticeship #study #gcse #alevel
#bankofengland #apprentice #apprenticeship #study #gcse #alevel
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
This #nationalapprenticeshipweek , hear from a real Bank of England apprentice about life as a young person learning on the job in economics.
#bankofengland #apprentice #apprenticeship #study #gcse #alevel
#bankofengland #apprentice #apprenticeship #study #gcse #alevel
Thinking about #apprenticeships this #nationalapprenticeship week? Have a listen to our amazing podcast episode with some brilliant economics degree apprenticeships. It might just change your life!
Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
#apprenticeship #apprentice #economics #alevel
Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
#apprenticeship #apprentice #economics #alevel
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Thinking about #apprenticeships this #nationalapprenticeship week? Have a listen to our amazing podcast episode with some brilliant economics degree apprenticeships. It might just change your life!
Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
#apprenticeship #apprentice #economics #alevel
Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/1714536/epis...
#apprenticeship #apprentice #economics #alevel
🌍 Breaking barriers! Anna co-founded the Sadie Collective to boost Black women in economics. Changing the world, one voice at a time.
#RepresentationMatters #EconomicsForAll #BlackExcellence #FutureLeaders #DiscoverEconomics #GirlBoss #InspireTeens
#RepresentationMatters #EconomicsForAll #BlackExcellence #FutureLeaders #DiscoverEconomics #GirlBoss #InspireTeens
February 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
🌍 Breaking barriers! Anna co-founded the Sadie Collective to boost Black women in economics. Changing the world, one voice at a time.
#RepresentationMatters #EconomicsForAll #BlackExcellence #FutureLeaders #DiscoverEconomics #GirlBoss #InspireTeens
#RepresentationMatters #EconomicsForAll #BlackExcellence #FutureLeaders #DiscoverEconomics #GirlBoss #InspireTeens
As part of #nationalapprenticeshipweek , we're looking back at our brilliant webinar looking at the different paths into economics. It might not be what you think!
Take a look here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV1k...
#apprentice #economics #gcse #alevel
Take a look here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV1k...
#apprentice #economics #gcse #alevel
February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
As part of #nationalapprenticeshipweek , we're looking back at our brilliant webinar looking at the different paths into economics. It might not be what you think!
Take a look here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV1k...
#apprentice #economics #gcse #alevel
Take a look here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV1k...
#apprentice #economics #gcse #alevel
📅 On this day in UK economic history…
Inflation affects how much people pay for everyday things and shapes Bank of England decisions on interest rates. Studying economics helps you understand why prices change and how policy affects your wallet.
#OnThisDay #Inflation #UKEconomy #MoneyMatters
Inflation affects how much people pay for everyday things and shapes Bank of England decisions on interest rates. Studying economics helps you understand why prices change and how policy affects your wallet.
#OnThisDay #Inflation #UKEconomy #MoneyMatters
February 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
📅 On this day in UK economic history…
Inflation affects how much people pay for everyday things and shapes Bank of England decisions on interest rates. Studying economics helps you understand why prices change and how policy affects your wallet.
#OnThisDay #Inflation #UKEconomy #MoneyMatters
Inflation affects how much people pay for everyday things and shapes Bank of England decisions on interest rates. Studying economics helps you understand why prices change and how policy affects your wallet.
#OnThisDay #Inflation #UKEconomy #MoneyMatters
🎵 Streaming beats CDs & vinyl in the UK—your playlists are worth serious cash! #MusicFacts #Streaming #TeenLife #DidYouKnow #UKTeens
February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🎵 Streaming beats CDs & vinyl in the UK—your playlists are worth serious cash! #MusicFacts #Streaming #TeenLife #DidYouKnow #UKTeens
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✨ Virtual places available for @resmedia.bsky.social UK WEN Annual Networking Event. Hosted by @bankofengland.bsky.social Hear from leading voices in economics, explore how we grow a more diverse talent pool, and be part of the conversation. res.org.uk/uk-wen-annua...
#UKWEN #WomenInEconomics
#UKWEN #WomenInEconomics
UK WEN Annual Networking Event – 26 Feb 2026 - Royal Economic Society
In-person attendance is now fully booked – virtual registration still available Register Here The next UK WEN Annual Networking Event “Expanding, diversifying and developing the talent pool in Economi...
res.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
✨ Virtual places available for @resmedia.bsky.social UK WEN Annual Networking Event. Hosted by @bankofengland.bsky.social Hear from leading voices in economics, explore how we grow a more diverse talent pool, and be part of the conversation. res.org.uk/uk-wen-annua...
#UKWEN #WomenInEconomics
#UKWEN #WomenInEconomics
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🎄 Merry Christmas from the whole Discover Economics team!
December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🎄 Merry Christmas from the whole Discover Economics team!
Remember, if you are still searching for the right university course in #economics - you can use our interactive tool (designed in partnership with The Economics Network) to help you explore economics courses across UK universities.
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Remember, if you are still searching for the right university course in #economics - you can use our interactive tool (designed in partnership with The Economics Network) to help you explore economics courses across UK universities.
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
Start exploring today! buff.ly/yaqqLJn (not yet mobile-compatible)
🎄📈 The #Economics of Christmas! This blog from last year shows how economics shapes even the most traditional aspects of Christmas.
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎄📈 The #Economics of Christmas! This blog from last year shows how economics shapes even the most traditional aspects of Christmas.
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
Student Navya Pillai breaks down how supply and demand, consumer behavior, and business strategies all play a part.
Check it out here 👉 buff.ly/tGAovZc
It's time to #MeetanEconomist!
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
December 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It's time to #MeetanEconomist!
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
SJ is a Senior Economic Evaluation Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). In our interview, SJ shares how he came to study economics as part of a career change.
Read the full interview here buff.ly/GOFsgKy
#Economist #EconCareer
Applications are OPEN for the @ges-uk.bsky.social Degree Apprenticeship Programme!
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Applications are OPEN for the @ges-uk.bsky.social Degree Apprenticeship Programme!
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
⭐Fee-free economics degree ⭐Paid government role (across England) ⭐Meaningful work that benefits society ⭐Permanent role on successful completion
Apply before 4 January 2026! buff.ly/uRvm7BP
Last month, over 450 students joined the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture given by Andy Haldane, titled “Communicating About the Economy”.
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Last month, over 450 students joined the @resmedia.bsky.social Annual Public Lecture given by Andy Haldane, titled “Communicating About the Economy”.
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
You can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel here: buff.ly/EivhlJd
#Lecture #EconLecture #DiscoverEconomics
📚 Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economics of Just About Everything" by Andrew Leigh.
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📚 Our #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economics of Just About Everything" by Andrew Leigh.
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
An engaging introduction to the world of #economics, breaking down complex economics into real-world examples that show how EVERYTHING we do is influenced by incentives.
#EconStudent #DiscoverEconomics #EconRead
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Know any economics students considering a career in economics research?
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
December 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Know any economics students considering a career in economics research?
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
We're offering six-to-eight week placements at IFS in Summer 2026 as part of our Summer Student scheme.
📊 Apply here by 11pm, Friday 16 Jan 2026: app.beapplied.com/apply/xkr9pu...
It's time to #MeetAnEconomist !
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's time to #MeetAnEconomist !
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
Llŷr is a professional in the Welsh Government and talks about why he chose economics. Read the full conversation here: buff.ly/psVnCtY
#economist #discovereconomics #econstudent #econcareers
🎧 Economics on the go! For students (or anyone) wanting to bring economic concepts to life, podcasts are a great way to stay informed, inspired, and entertained—whether you’re commuting, studying, or taking a break.
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🎧 Economics on the go! For students (or anyone) wanting to bring economic concepts to life, podcasts are a great way to stay informed, inspired, and entertained—whether you’re commuting, studying, or taking a break.
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
Here are some of our suggested economics #podcasts to check out
#Econpodcast
📚 Our 'ReadoftheWeek is "The Undercover Economist Strikes Back" by Tim Harford. It challenges readers to think more critically about global economic issues and economic systems. A great next read if you enjoyed the first book, and for anyone curious about the world and how it works!
#EconReads
#EconReads
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📚 Our 'ReadoftheWeek is "The Undercover Economist Strikes Back" by Tim Harford. It challenges readers to think more critically about global economic issues and economic systems. A great next read if you enjoyed the first book, and for anyone curious about the world and how it works!
#EconReads
#EconReads
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Yesterday we welcomed over 250 A-level stage students to the 2025 RES Annual Public Lecture, hosted by Loughborough University.
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Yesterday we welcomed over 250 A-level stage students to the 2025 RES Annual Public Lecture, hosted by Loughborough University.
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
We were pleased to hear from Andrew Haldane, who delivered this year's lecture and spoke to students about communicating about the economy.
Catch up here: bit.ly/3KeZCxN
We are thrilled to share a recap of our #YoungEconomistoftheYear final, hosted by KPMG in October! It was an inspiring day filled with brilliant minds and innovative ideas.
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We are thrilled to share a recap of our #YoungEconomistoftheYear final, hosted by KPMG in October! It was an inspiring day filled with brilliant minds and innovative ideas.
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
Huge congratulations once again to all the winners and finalists 🏆
buff.ly/kAKVL5t
📚 This week's #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators" 📊💡
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📚 This week's #ReadoftheWeek is "The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators" 📊💡
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
Want to make sense of the numbers you hear on the news? This guide breaks down key #economicindicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment in a way that's easy to understand. #StudentReads #DiscoverEconomics
Are you searching for the right university course in #economics? Check out this new interactive tool to search economics courses by location, entry reqts etc... buff.ly/2xB0axa
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Are you searching for the right university course in #economics? Check out this new interactive tool to search economics courses by location, entry reqts etc... buff.ly/2xB0axa
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics
[*not currently mobile-compatible*]
#Economicsdegree #economicsstudent #econstudent #discovereconomics
Frontier Economics is recruiting for their #Apprentice Analyst programme - for students finishing their #ALevels who are keen to start their career in #economics while continuing their studies.
Based in London, applications open now til 5 Jan. Apply here! buff.ly/ccuhIhb
#econstudent
Based in London, applications open now til 5 Jan. Apply here! buff.ly/ccuhIhb
#econstudent
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Frontier Economics is recruiting for their #Apprentice Analyst programme - for students finishing their #ALevels who are keen to start their career in #economics while continuing their studies.
Based in London, applications open now til 5 Jan. Apply here! buff.ly/ccuhIhb
#econstudent
Based in London, applications open now til 5 Jan. Apply here! buff.ly/ccuhIhb
#econstudent