Regional Inequalities in the UK: A Research Showcase
Date & time
24 October 2025 | 14.00-16.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Research Showcase
Event topic
Business, finance & economics, Education, My local area, Inequalities
Audience
Adults
Academic discipline
Economics management and business studies, Human geography
Venue
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2ND
Professional audiences
What's on offer?
Four 15-20 minute presentations that will showcase research on regional inequalities in the UK with a focus on West Midlands as well as policy implications and local initiatives for inclusive growth. Each presentation will be followed by Q&A. The event will be held at the Birmingham Library, on 24th October at 14.00 and is expected to be finished by 16.00.
Join us at the Library of Birmingham on 24th October (14:00–16:00) for an afternoon of insight and discussion on regional inequalities in the UK, with a special focus on the West Midlands. The event will feature four dynamic presentations (15–20 minutes each), highlighting cutting-edge research, local initiatives, and policy ideas for driving inclusive growth. Each talk will be followed by an interactive Q&A, offering a chance to engage directly with the speakers.
What's it about?
Why would a typical worker moving from Dudley to Harrogate would earn £1,500 more? Why is there a 25-year difference between the youngest and oldest local authorities, and what does this mean for public services? Why are the most productive places in the UK three times more productive than the least? What can be done to address these inequalities? Such questions lie at the heart of efforts to rebalance the UK economy, yet meaningful progress has remained elusive.
This event will showcase research on such regional inequalities. It will focus on outlining economic and demographic challenges and discussing policy implications for delivering inclusive growth and services across the country.
Who's leading the event?
The event is led and organised by Dr Tasos Kitsos and Dr Chiara Paola Donegani from the Department of Economics and International Business at Aston Business School.
Open to
Everyone with an interest in regional inequalities is welcome to attend and contribute. This includes policymakers, community stakeholders and the general public.
Of particular interest to
The event would be particularly interesting to policymakers in the region and beyond, but also to individuals with an interest in inequalities.
Event booking deadline
24/10/2025
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