The Economics Network

Improving economics teaching and learning for over 20 years

Early Careers Workshop

This two-day training workshop covers all aspects of excellence in economics teaching. It will help attendees to deliver high-quality economics teaching that engages their students. Experienced presenters will provide tips and advice on how to design, deliver and assess efficiently, as well as introduce ideas on how to integrate technology and interaction into your teaching.

This year's workshop will take place at the University of Loughborough on 30 April and 1 May 2025. Book your place now or see the details below.

Sessions include:

  • Designing economics teaching and assessment
  • Engaging students with economics
  • Making teaching work for your career in economics
  • Marking and feedback in economics
  • Voice and presence in the classroom (with VOX Coaching, presented by a Royal Shakespeare Company trained actor)
  • Parallel sessions, such as communicating to different audiences; introduction to artificial intelligence; personalised feedback on your teaching ideas/resources/courses.

The workshop is fully aligned to the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) and can help delegates who are working towards Advance HE fellowship status (e.g. FHEA) either within their own institutions or by direct application. They are also endorsed by the Royal Economics Society and Scottish Economic Society. Certificates – that map sessions to the PSF – are given to those who complete the workshop.

Who is this workshop for?

The workshop is aimed at individuals who have recently started or are about to start lecturing in departments of economics (or related disciplines) in the UK. The sessions are relevant for those in ‘teaching and research’ and ‘teaching and scholarship’ positions, and presenters will discuss the different expectations, opportunities and challenges presented by both.

Group photo of trainers and trainees
Participants at the end of the 2024 workshop at the University of Bristol (click to expand)

2025 workshop

This year's workshop will take place at the University of Loughborough on 30 April and 1 May 2025. Book your place now.

Attendees from subscribing departments (marked as "EN Supporter" or "EN Host Institution" in this list) will be offered reduced registration fees.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the booking, but is available on the Loughborough campus at any of the following:

  • Burleigh Court
  • Link Hotel
  • Elite Athlete Hotel

These can be booked via this link.

Alternatively attendees can stay in central Loughborough, with lower-cost accommodation available at either Premier Inn, Loughborough or Travel Lodge.

Travel/directions

The workshop will take place in the Holywell Park Conference Centre, which is situated adjacent to the Loughborough University campus. Travel directions can be found here. Please note that the university shuttle bus service, Kinchbus Number 7, runs every 10 minutes from the railway station, though the town centre, and through campus before arriving at Holywell Park.

Feedback from past attendees

In 2023, 100% of attendees said they would recommend the workshop to a colleague, 100% agreed or strongly agreed that it was useful to them as new lecturers, and 100% thought the presenters were of a high standard.

"All the lecturers/speakers are very knowledgeable and experienced."

"Throughout the workshop, I gathered some very good advice and learnt good practice for teaching. I thoroughly enjoyed the interactive session with the professional actor. Andy Ross' presentation was stimulating and addressed some key gaps in the market in relation to students' data abilities. The assessment and feedback session was very useful for providing best practice."

"Hearing relevant advice and tips from senior economists who actually care about teaching was really useful. The games workshop and the large group teaching session stand out as the most helpful for my teaching".

"Thank you for a very informative and relevant two day workshop".

"It's been a brilliant few days. Useful to think about the issues discussed - with no pressure to adopt - and to be able to talk them through in an encouraging environment. I would recommend this to all new lecturers and maybe even a few of the older ones! Thanks to all!!!"

"I found it very educative specially for the people like me who are not used to the UK HE system."

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