Oxford University Business Economics Programme
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oubep.bsky.social
Oxford University Business Economics Programme
@oubep.bsky.social
Education in economics for business leaders who want to master core economic principles, navigate market complexities, and make informed strategic decisions.

We talk about AI, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Game Theory, Workplace Diversity
How do we define #SocialMobility today? And how do we define ourselves in those terms?

Laura van der Erve explains how measures such as free school meals can be used as a benchmark. Also how these numbers have changed rapidly since the post-pandemic economic downturn
March 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our first academic speaker - Prof Kjell Salvanes from the Norwegian School
Of Economics - presents latest research on the impact of ‘elite’ social networks on mobility outcomes. A fascinating case study of how this impacts, even when financial barriers to higher ed are removed! @nhhecon.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
So who’s doing a good job on #SocialMobility?

Shout-outs to @pwcuk.bsky.social, Co-op & #MI5 as leaders in the field according to their scores on the Social Mobility Index

@socialmobilityf.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our first keynote from Sarah Atkinson of the Social Mobility Foundation sets out the current state of UK #SocialMobility & the business case for change.

“If it’s business that needs skills, we need a total rethink about who is responsible for teaching those skills”
March 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Kicking off with a candid discussion on the role of universities in tackling #SocialMobility. Pioneers from #Oxford, including Lucinda Rumsey MBE, discuss progress & what needs to change to address ongoing inequalities in socio-economic & geographical representation in higher ed.
March 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM