A two-day training event designed to support mid-career academics in economics and co-hosted with Birmingham Economic Education Seminars and Aston Business School.
The workshop is tailored for academics in education-focused roles or those seeking to enhance their education profiles. It will explore the unique challenges and opportunities of the mid-career stage, offering practical guidance, actionable insights, and opportunities for collaboration.
The first workshop will be held at Aston University (Birmingham) on Wednesday 2 to Thursday 3 April 2025. Expressions of interest to attend are open (follow this link).
Full 2025 Programme (to follow)
About the Workshop
The Economics Network has a long tradition of offering training workshops for Graduate Teaching Assistants and Early Career Academics. Over the years, as participants progressed in their careers, we recognised a gap in support for colleagues at the mid-career stage, a phase often marked by increased responsibilities, evolving professional goals, and new challenges.
This workshop aims to fill that gap, covering topics such as:
- Evidencing impact in economics teaching
- Making the most of leadership roles within Economics and the broader university context
- Securing funding for economics education projects
- Engaging with the broader economics education community
- Applications and nominations for Senior/Principal Teaching Fellow and National Teaching Fellowships of Advance HE.
Sessions will be led by recognised leaders in the field and will provide actionable insights and practical recommendations to support your career progression.
The workshop will also be an opportunity to build and strengthen networks with other economists at similar levels of your career pathway, to develop solidarity and mutual support, and to foster avenues for collaboration in teaching, learning and research in economics.
Who Should Attend?
The workshop is ideal for economists who have moved beyond entry-level positions, have been in their roles for few years, and are considering their next steps in promotion or professional development.
If you have just started teaching in HE in the UK, you may want to consider our “Early Career Workshop for Economists.”
Resources for Attendees
On Wednesday 5 March, the Centre for Teaching and Learning Economics (CTaLE) will host a panel conversation on “Navigating the Mid-Career Plateau in Economics Education Careers”, featuring Professor Alvin Birdi (Director of the Economics Network / University of Bristol), Dr Gosia Mitka (Senior Lecturer / Vice-Dean Engagement, Partnerships and Social Responsibility), and Professor Daniela Tavasci (Associate Editor of Advances in Economics Education / QMUL).
More resources will be added later.
