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#RES2021 in the Media
The RES 2021 Annual Conference included 130 sessions drawing speakers and delegates from across the world. A number of sessions and papers were covered in the media during and after the conference.
#RES2021: Conference sessions now available on demand
For participants who missed or wish to re-watch a special session or keynote lecture, they can be viewed on demand via the Conference platform.
Government Economic Service employees become RES members
The Royal Economic Society and the Government Economic Service have announced a new partnership where economists working in departments across HM Government will become RES members.
RES COVID Academic Support fund: Awards for first funding round
The RES has made awards totalling over £150k following the first round of applications to its COVID Academic Support fund.
Covid Academic Support Fund now open for Second Round
Applications are now open for round 2 of RES COVID Academic Support fund, to support members who have been particularly affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK universities and academic departments.
Annual Conference #2021: Plan your schedule
For the 2021 Annual Conference, RES have launched a platform for attendees.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office launches Next Generation Economics Competition
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is launching the Next Generation Economics Competition to promote diversity in economics.
Lunchtime Sessions at RES Annual Conference 2021
Mervyn King, Rachel Glennerster and Jean Tirole to speak at inaugural lunchtime chats
RES Council Election Voting 2021
Voting in the RES Council Elections 2021 now open
Economic Journal referee prize 2020
The Economic Journal recognises the contribution of exceptional referees with its annual referee prize.
Conference grant scheme opens
The Conference Grant scheme is now open and will close on Monday 15 February.
Covid Academic Support Fund now open
Applications are now open for the RES COVID Academic Support fund.
New grant schemes for RES members
Knowledge transfer grant scheme amongst changes from 2021.
Membership pricing for 2021
Price rises capped; prices frozen for students and retired.
RES COVID Academic Support fund
RES announces major new support fund for UK academic economists.
Winner of the Young Economist of the Year Essay Competition published in the Financial Times
Marco Minasi-Smith has his essay published in the FT.