News
Recent news and announcements from the School of Economics.
Findings from Covid-19 Research Available Online
Professor Ludo Visschers, along with co-authors Carlos Carrillo-Tudela (University of Essex) and Alex Clymo (University of Essex) have published their findings on the impact of Covid-19 on unemployment and earning inequality.
A message from the Head of School, regarding the passing of Peter Vandome
The School of Economics is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Peter Vandome, who served as Head of Department during the period 1983-86.
New Investigator Grant awarded to Dr Andrei Potlogea

We are delighted to announce that Dr Andrei Potlogea has been successful in his application to the ESRC New Investigator Grant.
MacCaLM Annual Summer Programme 2022
The MacCaLM project holds it final annual summer programme at the RSE, from Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th of May.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

The results of Research Excellence Framework 2021 has just been announced.
Diego Battiston wins Distinguished CESifo Affiliated Award 2021

School of Economics lecturer, Diego Battiston, has been named the winner of the Distinguished CESifo Affiliated Award 2021 in the CESifo Network Area Economics of Digitization.
Guest lecture with Fiona Scott Morton (Yale University)

Yale University's Theodore Nierenberg Professor of Economics, Fiona Scott Morton, gave a special guest lecture at the Playfair Library on Monday 27th September.
Passing of Ian Stewart

The School of Economics is deeply saddened by the passing of Ian Stewart, who served as Head of Department until the early 1980s.
Economics Student Welfare Manager on enhancing wellbeing and building community

The School of Economics' Student Welfare Manager has been featured on the Edinburgh Impact Inspiring Minds blog.
Graduations 2021

A very warm congratulations to our 2021 Summer Graduates.