UEA School of Economics · 2027 Competition Why do we put off revising even when we know exams are coming? The East Anglian Young Economist Prize is a new competition, hosted by the School of Economics at the University of East Anglia. It invites sixth form students to apply economic thinking to the choices we … Continue reading East Anglian Young Economist Prize
On the pitch and in the classroom: Meet Evie Williams
First-year Business Economics student Evie Williams is combining her studies at UEA with professional football at Norwich City. I caught up with her to hear about her journey, her first few weeks at university and how she makes time for both. What came through was her determination to give both commitments her full effort—and to … Continue reading On the pitch and in the classroom: Meet Evie Williams
The Last Drop: Why BP Has to Change Before the World Does
By Ms Huyue Mo – student on BSc International Finance FYE predicted to graduate with a First-degree classification. Huyue holds an offer from University of St Andrews to study for a postgraduate degree. Next time you fill up your car or pay an energy bill, know that you're part of a story that's about to … Continue reading The Last Drop: Why BP Has to Change Before the World Does
Shell’s Bold Bet: Shelling Out for Resilience. Why Higher Costs May Be Shell’s Smartest Bet
By Ms Jiacheng Yang - student on BSc International Finance FYE predicted to graduate with a First -degree classification. Jiacheng holds an offer from University College London to study for a postgraduate degree. When war, sanctions or blocked shipping routes hit global energy markets, oil and gas companies do not simply face higher costs. They … Continue reading Shell’s Bold Bet: Shelling Out for Resilience. Why Higher Costs May Be Shell’s Smartest Bet
Celebrating Eid Together at UEA
By Juwairiyah ‘Jay’ Mohammad (School Convenor; BSc Economics & Finance) and Kareem Bahgat (Ethnicity & Equity Ambassador; BSc Economics & Finance) For many students, Eid is a time to celebrate with family and close friends, share food and enjoy being together. For those studying away from home, that can feel quite different. This event was … Continue reading Celebrating Eid Together at UEA
A Seat at the Table: Why Women and Economists Belong in Tech
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