Levelling Up the Economy

How do we create an economy that balances risks and rewards more fairly? How do we ensure that economic growth does not come at the cost of environmental sustainability?

Through a series of interrelated events, presented in partnership with the Friends Provident Foundation, we explore the conditions necessary for ‘disruptive innovation’ to change the way the economy is organised.

Our expert speakers include economist Kate Raworth, author of the internationally acclaimed Doughnut Economics; Miatta Fahnbulleh, Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation; Halima Begum, Chief Executive of the Runnymede Trust; Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor of the University of York, UK; Martin Sandbu, Economics Commentator at The Financial Times; and Per Espen Stoknes, author of Tomorrow's Economy: A Guide to Creating Healthy Green Growth.

Join in the conversation as we discuss how to level up the economy and promote green growth.

Work at the University of York, UK, is focused around seven research themes which align our academic strengths to best meet the grand scientific, social and environmental challenges of our time. Learn more about the Justice and equality and Health and wellbeing research themes.

Exploring Doughnut Economics - Fri 11 June, 1pm to 2pm

How do we bring humanity into a sweet spot that meets the needs of all within the means of the planet? Join economist Kate Raworth and Miatta Fahnbulleh of the New Economics Foundation.

Levelling Up the Economy - Wed 16 June, 3.30pm to 5pm

What does ‘levelling up the economy’ mean? Is it just a new name for an old idea? And most crucially, is it possible? Our expert speakers discuss the challenges.

Green Growth and Community Wealth Creation - Thurs 17 June, 1pm to 2.30pm

Our expert panel reveals how a green recovery could create millions of jobs, promote our health and wellbeing, and lead us to a fairer, more resilient future.