Economics Section

President 2019: Professor Hélène Rey, London Business School
President 2018: Professor Barbara Petrongolo, Queen Mary University
President 2017: Professor Oriana Bandiera, London School of Economics
President 2016: Professor Christian Dustmann, University College London
President 2015: Professor David Miles, Imperial College London and Bank of England
President 2014: Professor John Van Reenan, London School of Economics

Recorder: Professor David Dickinson, University of Birmingham

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Hosted by the University of Warwick, the Festival enchanted visitors over 4 days with events that spanned all corners of society and explored things that touch every aspect of our lives.
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The British Science Week 2020 grants are open!

Applications for British Science Week 2020 grants are now open! You can apply for up to £1,000 to help fund activities between 6-15 March. Find out more information here.