New Irma Clots-Figueras research has found that sex-selective abortion is lower in India districts with a Muslim state legislator, consistent with a higher reported aversion … Read more
How feedback matters to us
‘Student feedback informs every aspect of the education strategy of the School of Economics, from conception to implementation. This is how you can be part … Read more
October News RoundUp
We launched a new development economics MSc exchange programme, a multi-disciplinary PhD platform and a winter workshop. Plus a big welcome for a VIP International … Read more
Kent Researchers work to improve access to Mobile Financial Services for the Poorest in Bangladesh
This Innovations for Poverty Action project aims to improve access to mobile phone financial services for financial transactions amongst Bangladesh’s vulnerable population. Dr Zaki Wahhaj, … Read more
Firm creation in “green” sectors
Later in the week, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. This motivated PhD student Yannis Galankis to … Read more
Little Amal’s journey to Kent
The refugee puppet girl was greeted with crowds on campus this week, but how do host countries view this potential addition to their workforce in … Read more
Celebrating 40 years of ‘Thirlwall’s Law’
Professor Thirwall’s pioneering paper ‘The Balance of Payments Constraint as an Explanation of International Growth Rate Differences’ is being celebrated with a special edition. The … Read more
A PhD-led platform to communicate interdisciplinary research!
Kent’s Centre for World Affairs (KCWA) aims to connecting disciplines within the Human and Social Sciences Division. Kent’s Centre for World Affairs (KCWA) is a … Read more
Welcome back to our Year-In-Industry students!
This programme includes an opportunity to spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3 which greatly enhances a CV and presents an … Read more
New Development Economics MSc research placement opportunity in Bangladesh
We launch an exciting new dimension to our Development Economics MSc: enabling students to take advantage of research expertise on economic development in South Asia … Read more