By Pemma Lama (BSc Economics And Finance With A Year Abroad, Norwich Economic Publications Associate Editor) In November 2025, I attended an event hosted by Halo, a software company based in Stowmarket, exploring career pathways into the technology sector. The discussion focused particularly on women in tech and how the industry can become more inclusive. … Continue reading A Seat at the Table: Why Women and Economists Belong in Tech
Why Women Belong in Economics
By Caitlyn Woodger (BSc Economics And Finance With A Placement Year) When I first made my decision to study economics, I was following a curiosity about how societies work. After studying sociology, I became interested in how economic forces shape everyday life – why prices rise, why governments intervene and how policies influence people’s opportunities. … Continue reading Why Women Belong in Economics
The SDGs and Framing: Evidence of Negativity Bias Among Policy Professionals
By Umaiza Anwar and Dr. Sheheryar Banuri Introduction Why does negative news seem to linger longer and influence us more deeply than positive headlines? Psychological research suggests that people tend to weigh negative information more heavily than positive information—a phenomenon known as negativity bias. While this tendency is well documented among the general public (see … Continue reading The SDGs and Framing: Evidence of Negativity Bias Among Policy Professionals
LGBTQIA+ research chat
February is celebrated as LGBTQIA+ History Month in the UK. Two of our ECO students, Juwairiyah Mohammad (BSc Economics and Finance) and Pemma Lama(BSc Economics And Finance With A Year Abroad) joined Oana Borcan, who leads ECO’s Equality and Diversity agenda, in a research conversation. We talked about sexual behaviours and attitudes on campus and … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ research chat
Tosin’s Room
This reflection on Tosin's Room was first published in 2019 as a tribute to Tosin Olusoga and the space within the School of Economics that carries his name. Ten years after Tosin's passing, his memory remains part of the everyday life of the community. New generations of students continue to study, meet and talk in … Continue reading Tosin’s Room
Meet our Ethnicity and Equity Ambassador: Prosper Chidakwa
Who are you, and what drew you to becoming an Ethnicity and Equity Ambassador? Hi, my name is Prosper, and I'm currently a second year Economics student here at UEA. I live in Hertfordshire, and I am of Half Malawian and Half Zimbabwean descent. Throughout these two years, I've enjoyed learning not just about myself, but also … Continue reading Meet our Ethnicity and Equity Ambassador: Prosper Chidakwa
Meet the School Convenor
SEEP Forward: A Partnership for Progress in the School of Economics By Juwairiyah 'Jay' Mohammad As the School Convenor for Economics, I’m proud to introduce SEEP Forward — our new Student Partnership Strategy for 2025–2028. Rather than being a fixed plan or list of targets, SEEP Forward is a living conversation. It’s about students and staff working side … Continue reading Meet the School Convenor
Meet our Ethnicity and Equity Ambassador: Kareem Bahgat
Who are you, and what drew you to becoming an Ethnicity and Equity Ambassador? My name is Kareem. I'm an international student from Egypt, currently living in Dubai, and now in my third year at UEA. Over my time here, I've grown a real sense of attachment to the community, especially the support networks that helped … Continue reading Meet our Ethnicity and Equity Ambassador: Kareem Bahgat
Buying Babies: Exploring the High-Income Country Fertility Dilemma
By David Bunzl (BSc Economics With a Placement Year) [This piece is one of the top-scoring submissions from the “Government, Welfare and Policy” module for third-year undergraduates. It exemplifies the best of student work, showcasing their ability to engage and inform with standout blog-style writing. Enjoy one of this year’s top-marked essays, a testament to … Continue reading Buying Babies: Exploring the High-Income Country Fertility Dilemma