Lorraine Dearden
@lorrainedearden.bsky.social
Prof Economics & Social Statistics at UCL and mother of four. Interests: Economics of education, programme evaluation, higher education financing, using data to get policy right & cricket.....
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With Merseyrail already under local control, and bus franchising soon to be completed, the future looks bright for integrated transport in Liverpool.
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Liverpool could see 160,400 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
With Merseyrail already under local control, and bus franchising soon to be completed, the future looks bright for integrated transport in Liverpool.
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
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This article is an excellent write up of our work on universities and their economic role in UK cities.
A balanced account on what they can (and can't) do in local economies, and a recognition that any reforms to the sector must take place into consideration.
A balanced account on what they can (and can't) do in local economies, and a recognition that any reforms to the sector must take place into consideration.
'underpinning all of this is an inescapable truth. Government policy, particularly on international students, risks destroying economic activity in the places that desperately benefit from university.'
Universities can't solve every problem with the economy
Universities make places richer but not in the same way everywhere
wonkhe.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This article is an excellent write up of our work on universities and their economic role in UK cities.
A balanced account on what they can (and can't) do in local economies, and a recognition that any reforms to the sector must take place into consideration.
A balanced account on what they can (and can't) do in local economies, and a recognition that any reforms to the sector must take place into consideration.
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Why? Unis are big international exporters in their cities - they bring in overseas student fees and spending.
9 of top 10 English cities where universities are most important for exports are outside the Greater South East. Leicester will feel this far more than Oxford.
9 of top 10 English cities where universities are most important for exports are outside the Greater South East. Leicester will feel this far more than Oxford.
September 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Why? Unis are big international exporters in their cities - they bring in overseas student fees and spending.
9 of top 10 English cities where universities are most important for exports are outside the Greater South East. Leicester will feel this far more than Oxford.
9 of top 10 English cities where universities are most important for exports are outside the Greater South East. Leicester will feel this far more than Oxford.
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WE ARE HIRING! 2 Lecturers in Quantitative Social Science. Want a friendly interdisciplinary department in one of the world's most vibrant cities? This just might be for you.
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
September 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
WE ARE HIRING! 2 Lecturers in Quantitative Social Science. Want a friendly interdisciplinary department in one of the world's most vibrant cities? This just might be for you.
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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I am proud to join multiple Nobel laureates and hundreds of colleagues in signing this letter to protest the US Administration's illegal seizure of control at our central bank.
The letter is ready, thanks to all those who helped out! Starting to gather signature now, please consider signing (link at top of letter) & spread the word.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
August 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I am proud to join multiple Nobel laureates and hundreds of colleagues in signing this letter to protest the US Administration's illegal seizure of control at our central bank.
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The AEFP 2026 submission portal is now open! We welcome proposals that consider new perspectives, theories & methodologies about how education policies are implemented across diverse educational contexts. Submissions will be accepted until September 29th 11:59 pm PT auth.oxfordabstracts...
August 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The AEFP 2026 submission portal is now open! We welcome proposals that consider new perspectives, theories & methodologies about how education policies are implemented across diverse educational contexts. Submissions will be accepted until September 29th 11:59 pm PT auth.oxfordabstracts...
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Today we’ve launched a major new Strategic Review – backed by a £150 million spending commitment over 5 years – to back rigorous research & social innovation that tackles the UK’s biggest social challenges.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
Strategic Review | About | Nuffield Foundation
In uncertain times, the Nuffield Foundation's strategic review renews our commitment to prosperity, inclusiveness, and fairness and a strategy focused on the complex challenges shaping lives in the UK...
www.nuffieldfoundation.org
July 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Today we’ve launched a major new Strategic Review – backed by a £150 million spending commitment over 5 years – to back rigorous research & social innovation that tackles the UK’s biggest social challenges.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
A really important piece by my former IFS colleague @tom-clark.bsky.social
Many thanks to @tom-clark.bsky.social, who brought a forensic to editing this series.
His piece for@prospectmagazine.co.uk
draws on the collection & highlights the threats posed to democracies by a weakening justice system ow.ly/2K0I50Wp6b8
His piece for@prospectmagazine.co.uk
draws on the collection & highlights the threats posed to democracies by a weakening justice system ow.ly/2K0I50Wp6b8
Labour can’t succeed while the courts fail
A justice gap is growing—and endangering much else besides
ow.ly
July 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A really important piece by my former IFS colleague @tom-clark.bsky.social
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The justice system is in trouble – underfunded, overwhelmed & difficult to access.
What are the wider social effects of its slow erosion & what might be done?
@nuffieldfoundation.org have published a timely new new essay series exploring the theme: Why Justice Matters.
ow.ly/qY3l50Wr5kn
What are the wider social effects of its slow erosion & what might be done?
@nuffieldfoundation.org have published a timely new new essay series exploring the theme: Why Justice Matters.
ow.ly/qY3l50Wr5kn
Why Justice Matters - Nuffield Foundation
The sweeping implications of the crisis in our civil courts, tribunals and legal advice services
ow.ly
July 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The justice system is in trouble – underfunded, overwhelmed & difficult to access.
What are the wider social effects of its slow erosion & what might be done?
@nuffieldfoundation.org have published a timely new new essay series exploring the theme: Why Justice Matters.
ow.ly/qY3l50Wr5kn
What are the wider social effects of its slow erosion & what might be done?
@nuffieldfoundation.org have published a timely new new essay series exploring the theme: Why Justice Matters.
ow.ly/qY3l50Wr5kn
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We now have about 60 of our researchers and affiliated institutions in our UCL Social Research Institute starter pack... gotta catch them all! go.bsky.app/BcLmmBN
May 13, 2025 at 7:43 AM
We now have about 60 of our researchers and affiliated institutions in our UCL Social Research Institute starter pack... gotta catch them all! go.bsky.app/BcLmmBN
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Carney won because he was the candidate most ordinary, least square.
"I'm going to govern in econometrics" is a winning campaign slogan for the ages.
April 29, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Carney won because he was the candidate most ordinary, least square.
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prediction vs reality
March 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
prediction vs reality
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Important research out tomorrow.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this.
Side note: we have been working on this collaboration since 2015, just after my eldest was born. It’s a true labour of love. I’m thrilled that tomorrow we can finally share some results with the world thanks to @nuffieldfoundation.org having enough faith in this project to let us expand
Out tomorrow: our @nuffieldfoundation.org report "Inequalities in Access to Professional Occupations" @clairetyler.bsky.social & Catherine Dilnot
Why are working class & ethnic minority young people underrepresented in professional jobs? Do they not apply? OR do they apply, but just not get hired?
Why are working class & ethnic minority young people underrepresented in professional jobs? Do they not apply? OR do they apply, but just not get hired?
March 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Important research out tomorrow.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this.
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Munich conf 📢 spread the word! @dynarski.bsky.social @imbernomics.bsky.social @joshgoodmanbu.bsky.social @barbarabiasi.bsky.social @cohodes.bsky.social @instrumenthull.bsky.social @jeffdenning.bsky.social @peterbergman.bsky.social @singhabhi.bsky.social @matthewakraft.bsky.social @ursina.bsky.social
February 20, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Munich conf 📢 spread the word! @dynarski.bsky.social @imbernomics.bsky.social @joshgoodmanbu.bsky.social @barbarabiasi.bsky.social @cohodes.bsky.social @instrumenthull.bsky.social @jeffdenning.bsky.social @peterbergman.bsky.social @singhabhi.bsky.social @matthewakraft.bsky.social @ursina.bsky.social
Finally made the leap.....
February 6, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Finally made the leap.....