Sandra McNally
@sandramcnally.bsky.social
Professor of Economics, University of Surrey. Director of Education and Skills Programme, Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics.
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"A coherent industrial strategy cannot rest on a higher education system in retreat." @sandramcnally.bsky.social and @aadyabahl.bsky.social on the need to solve the contradictions at the heart of current policymaking.
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Universities are engines of growth and must be backed by policy - British Politics and Policy at LSE
The Industrial Strategy identifies growth-driving sectors that will require a highly-skilled workforce. But the Government's immigration policy is destabilising the sector.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"A coherent industrial strategy cannot rest on a higher education system in retreat." @sandramcnally.bsky.social and @aadyabahl.bsky.social on the need to solve the contradictions at the heart of current policymaking.
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blogs.lse.ac.uk/poli...
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Out today! Local health and social contact rules during the pandemic led to more absence among disadvantaged pupils than others.
@sandramcnally.bsky.social , Stephen Gibbons and Piero Montebruno
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
@sandramcnally.bsky.social , Stephen Gibbons and Piero Montebruno
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Out today! Local health and social contact rules during the pandemic led to more absence among disadvantaged pupils than others.
@sandramcnally.bsky.social , Stephen Gibbons and Piero Montebruno
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
@sandramcnally.bsky.social , Stephen Gibbons and Piero Montebruno
@nuffieldfoundation.org
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
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Does timing matter for hybrid education models? Using an IV based on cohort & distance to school, Stephen Machin, @sandramcnally.bsky.social, @camilleterrier.bsky.social and Guglielmo Ventura estimate effects of #UniversityTechnicalColleges.
doi.org/10.3368/jhr....
doi.org/10.3368/jhr....
July 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Does timing matter for hybrid education models? Using an IV based on cohort & distance to school, Stephen Machin, @sandramcnally.bsky.social, @camilleterrier.bsky.social and Guglielmo Ventura estimate effects of #UniversityTechnicalColleges.
doi.org/10.3368/jhr....
doi.org/10.3368/jhr....
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📢 Pre-doc RA position at LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance! Join the Education & Skills programme led by Prof Sandra McNally. Work with large UK education datasets (e.g. NPD, LEO). Strong Stata skills & interest in policy a must. Apply by Aug 24 👉 ow.ly/bpN450WrLq4
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢 Pre-doc RA position at LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance! Join the Education & Skills programme led by Prof Sandra McNally. Work with large UK education datasets (e.g. NPD, LEO). Strong Stata skills & interest in policy a must. Apply by Aug 24 👉 ow.ly/bpN450WrLq4
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Next week: Prof Mary O’Mahony and Prof Chris Pissarides discuss the future of work and wellbeing.
Chair: Stephen Machin
📅 Wed 25 June
⏲️ 6.30pm
In-person: no ticket required, first come first served basis.
Online: register ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/Events...
Chair: Stephen Machin
📅 Wed 25 June
⏲️ 6.30pm
In-person: no ticket required, first come first served basis.
Online: register ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/Events...
Skills in the age of AI
6.30pm Wed 25 June | Mary O'Mahony, Christopher Pissarides | Free public event at LSE
www.lse.ac.uk
June 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Next week: Prof Mary O’Mahony and Prof Chris Pissarides discuss the future of work and wellbeing.
Chair: Stephen Machin
📅 Wed 25 June
⏲️ 6.30pm
In-person: no ticket required, first come first served basis.
Online: register ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/Events...
Chair: Stephen Machin
📅 Wed 25 June
⏲️ 6.30pm
In-person: no ticket required, first come first served basis.
Online: register ⬇️
www.lse.ac.uk/Events...
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UK skills policy over the long-term has failed to drive economic productivity. There has been a decline in employer investment in training & ongoing issues with managerial underutilisation of employees’ existing skills. This paper sets out what can be done
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
A joined-up approach to UK skills policy
The UK requires a joined-up approach to skills policy that considers the needs of learners, workers and businesses, is adaptable to changes in technology and the economy, and is flexible to local need...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
UK skills policy over the long-term has failed to drive economic productivity. There has been a decline in employer investment in training & ongoing issues with managerial underutilisation of employees’ existing skills. This paper sets out what can be done
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
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OK so we've just published a whole bunch of papers on how the UK should be thinking about economic strategy. The main argument is that we should think about our deep assets and invest in those comparative advantages. Here's a synthesis paper www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
The British Academy’s Economic Strategy Programme
A summary of the main policy insights and conclusions from each Working Group’s discussion paper, with commentary on a cross-cutting thread that ties them together: how to invest for investment.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
OK so we've just published a whole bunch of papers on how the UK should be thinking about economic strategy. The main argument is that we should think about our deep assets and invest in those comparative advantages. Here's a synthesis paper www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
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"In a geopolitically uncertain world and after more than a decade of low productivity growth, the UK needs to rethink its economic strategy." Today, we're publishing a collection of expert policy insights ahead of the multi-year Spending Review conclusion: buff.ly/DAlcNo5
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June 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
"In a geopolitically uncertain world and after more than a decade of low productivity growth, the UK needs to rethink its economic strategy." Today, we're publishing a collection of expert policy insights ahead of the multi-year Spending Review conclusion: buff.ly/DAlcNo5
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NEW BLOG 💥✍ @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social
In today's #MondayInterview, NIESR Governor @sandramcnally.bsky.social, LSE's Stephen Gibbons and @cep-lse.bsky.social's Piero Montebruno explain why absence rates will stay high until the #COVID_19 generation leaves school 🚸⬇
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In today's #MondayInterview, NIESR Governor @sandramcnally.bsky.social, LSE's Stephen Gibbons and @cep-lse.bsky.social's Piero Montebruno explain why absence rates will stay high until the #COVID_19 generation leaves school 🚸⬇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/impact-...
The Impact of Covid-19 on School Absences - NIESR
Pupil absence in secondary schools is likely to remain above pre-pandemic levels, at least until those who began secondary school during the pandemic have left school. In this blog Carol Vincent, Asso...
niesr.ac.uk
March 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
NEW BLOG 💥✍ @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social
In today's #MondayInterview, NIESR Governor @sandramcnally.bsky.social, LSE's Stephen Gibbons and @cep-lse.bsky.social's Piero Montebruno explain why absence rates will stay high until the #COVID_19 generation leaves school 🚸⬇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/impact-...
In today's #MondayInterview, NIESR Governor @sandramcnally.bsky.social, LSE's Stephen Gibbons and @cep-lse.bsky.social's Piero Montebruno explain why absence rates will stay high until the #COVID_19 generation leaves school 🚸⬇
niesr.ac.uk/blog/impact-...
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To support increased productivity, helping children growing up in deprivation do better is an obvious target, but not enough. Social skills are also increasingly important for job success.
By @Richardblundell.bsky.social Rachel Griffith & @SandraMcNally.bsky.social
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By @Richardblundell.bsky.social Rachel Griffith & @SandraMcNally.bsky.social
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February 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
To support increased productivity, helping children growing up in deprivation do better is an obvious target, but not enough. Social skills are also increasingly important for job success.
By @Richardblundell.bsky.social Rachel Griffith & @SandraMcNally.bsky.social
acss.org.uk/policies...
By @Richardblundell.bsky.social Rachel Griffith & @SandraMcNally.bsky.social
acss.org.uk/policies...
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It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek - Here’s what we know about ‘what works’ in apprenticeships:
1️⃣ Apprenticeships decrease unemployment post-programme, have a positive effect on later employment, and are more likely to increase employment than training that isn’t in-firm.
1/6 👇
1️⃣ Apprenticeships decrease unemployment post-programme, have a positive effect on later employment, and are more likely to increase employment than training that isn’t in-firm.
1/6 👇
February 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek - Here’s what we know about ‘what works’ in apprenticeships:
1️⃣ Apprenticeships decrease unemployment post-programme, have a positive effect on later employment, and are more likely to increase employment than training that isn’t in-firm.
1/6 👇
1️⃣ Apprenticeships decrease unemployment post-programme, have a positive effect on later employment, and are more likely to increase employment than training that isn’t in-firm.
1/6 👇
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A big mistake. If something's important but not working, you make it work. English & maths are vital. We should redouble, rather than water down, efforts. And if training doesn't need even 9 months then it can still be valuable training but I'm not sure it's really an apprenticeship.
DfE has now confirmed it will axe English and maths FSQ exit requirements for adult apprentices with immediate effect
Ministers also reveal the apprenticeship minimum duration will be reduced from 12 to 8 months from next AY #NAW2025 feweek.co.uk/english-and-...
Ministers also reveal the apprenticeship minimum duration will be reduced from 12 to 8 months from next AY #NAW2025 feweek.co.uk/english-and-...
Confirmed: English and maths pass rule for adult apprentices scrapped
Ministers also reveal the apprenticeship minimum duration will be reduced from 12 to 8 months
feweek.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A big mistake. If something's important but not working, you make it work. English & maths are vital. We should redouble, rather than water down, efforts. And if training doesn't need even 9 months then it can still be valuable training but I'm not sure it's really an apprenticeship.
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📣 Ex Downing Street skills advisor Baroness Wolf on why the apprenticeships levy 'badly needs reform'
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February 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📣 Ex Downing Street skills advisor Baroness Wolf on why the apprenticeships levy 'badly needs reform'
We're have an economics of education conference at CEP LSE on 29-30 May. Don't miss the submission deadline!
Call for papers extended 🚨
Education submissions extended until 24:00 (GMT) on Monday, 10 February, and we've secured a limited budget available to support travel costs for junior researchers. 🛫
For details, visit ow.ly/R3Lh50UNBke
Education submissions extended until 24:00 (GMT) on Monday, 10 February, and we've secured a limited budget available to support travel costs for junior researchers. 🛫
For details, visit ow.ly/R3Lh50UNBke
January 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We're have an economics of education conference at CEP LSE on 29-30 May. Don't miss the submission deadline!
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📢 Call for papers:
🚀 3rd CESifo/ifo Junior Workshop on the Economics of Education 🥳
12-13 May 2025, Munich
Keynote: Alexander Willen
PhD students & early postdocs, please apply!
www.cesifo.org/en/event/202...
Deadline: 16 Feb 2025
Co-organizer: Caterina Pavese @cesifo.org #EconSky
🚀 3rd CESifo/ifo Junior Workshop on the Economics of Education 🥳
12-13 May 2025, Munich
Keynote: Alexander Willen
PhD students & early postdocs, please apply!
www.cesifo.org/en/event/202...
Deadline: 16 Feb 2025
Co-organizer: Caterina Pavese @cesifo.org #EconSky
January 9, 2025 at 5:42 AM
📢 Call for papers:
🚀 3rd CESifo/ifo Junior Workshop on the Economics of Education 🥳
12-13 May 2025, Munich
Keynote: Alexander Willen
PhD students & early postdocs, please apply!
www.cesifo.org/en/event/202...
Deadline: 16 Feb 2025
Co-organizer: Caterina Pavese @cesifo.org #EconSky
🚀 3rd CESifo/ifo Junior Workshop on the Economics of Education 🥳
12-13 May 2025, Munich
Keynote: Alexander Willen
PhD students & early postdocs, please apply!
www.cesifo.org/en/event/202...
Deadline: 16 Feb 2025
Co-organizer: Caterina Pavese @cesifo.org #EconSky
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New blog post from @cep-lse.bsky.social @aadyabahl.bsky.social examining what the net zero transition means for the UK labour market and highlighting the urgent need for targeted skills policies. blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...
Achieving net zero by 2050 requires changes to the UK skills landscape
As COP29 brings climate action into focus, it’s clear that policy must go beyond carbon trading and finance. To make net zero a reality, the workforce must be equipped with the right skills. …
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 26, 2024 at 4:15 PM
New blog post from @cep-lse.bsky.social @aadyabahl.bsky.social examining what the net zero transition means for the UK labour market and highlighting the urgent need for targeted skills policies. blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...
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Empowering teenagers to run civically-minded projects widens their friendship groups.
Simon Briole, Marc Gurgand , Eric Maurin @Sandra_McNally.bsky.social Jenifer Ruiz Valenzuela, Daniel Santin
In CentrePiece magazine
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Simon Briole, Marc Gurgand , Eric Maurin @Sandra_McNally.bsky.social Jenifer Ruiz Valenzuela, Daniel Santin
In CentrePiece magazine
cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
October 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Empowering teenagers to run civically-minded projects widens their friendship groups.
Simon Briole, Marc Gurgand , Eric Maurin @Sandra_McNally.bsky.social Jenifer Ruiz Valenzuela, Daniel Santin
In CentrePiece magazine
cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
Simon Briole, Marc Gurgand , Eric Maurin @Sandra_McNally.bsky.social Jenifer Ruiz Valenzuela, Daniel Santin
In CentrePiece magazine
cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/d...
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Sneak peek at CentrePiece – out tomorrow!
Featuring: Policy for happier lives, firms’ views on AI & climate action, health effects of tech at work, creating citizens, parenthood and academia, better work, carbon markets.
Featuring: Policy for happier lives, firms’ views on AI & climate action, health effects of tech at work, creating citizens, parenthood and academia, better work, carbon markets.
October 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Sneak peek at CentrePiece – out tomorrow!
Featuring: Policy for happier lives, firms’ views on AI & climate action, health effects of tech at work, creating citizens, parenthood and academia, better work, carbon markets.
Featuring: Policy for happier lives, firms’ views on AI & climate action, health effects of tech at work, creating citizens, parenthood and academia, better work, carbon markets.
We are having an economics of education conference at CEP in May 2025. Please consider submitting a paper before 31 January. Details below.
CALL FOR PAPERS: submissions now open for 2025's CEP education conference (29-30 May) - focusing on the economics of education and skills by exploring student choice, tracking, and inequality. Deadline 31 january.
More details: cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/E...
More details: cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/E...
October 7, 2024 at 11:29 AM
We are having an economics of education conference at CEP in May 2025. Please consider submitting a paper before 31 January. Details below.
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New blog from @cep-lse.bsky.social @sandramcnally.bsky.social and co-authors on the way Covid restrictions shifted attitudes to school attendance and the lasting effects this is having: blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Absence rates will stay high until the Covid generation leaves school
Pupil absence in secondary schools is likely to remain above pre-pandemic levels, at least until those who began secondary school during the pandemic have left school. Stephen Gibbons, Sandra McNal…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 30, 2024 at 7:18 AM
New blog from @cep-lse.bsky.social @sandramcnally.bsky.social and co-authors on the way Covid restrictions shifted attitudes to school attendance and the lasting effects this is having: blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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Out now! High levels of pupil absence in England since the Covid-19 pandemic are likely due to restrictions creating a shift in attitudes towards school attendance.
Stephen Gibbons, @sandramcnally.bsky.social & Piero Montebruno
Funded by Nuffield Foundation
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/downloa...
Stephen Gibbons, @sandramcnally.bsky.social & Piero Montebruno
Funded by Nuffield Foundation
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/downloa...
September 6, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Out now! High levels of pupil absence in England since the Covid-19 pandemic are likely due to restrictions creating a shift in attitudes towards school attendance.
Stephen Gibbons, @sandramcnally.bsky.social & Piero Montebruno
Funded by Nuffield Foundation
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/downloa...
Stephen Gibbons, @sandramcnally.bsky.social & Piero Montebruno
Funded by Nuffield Foundation
Read: cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/downloa...