Wellbeing, Economic Growth and Data Analytics
Date & time
5 November 2025 | 10.00-14.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event, Talk / panel debate
Event topic
Business, finance & economics, Education, Our working lives, Technology and us
Audience
Children & families, Young People
Academic discipline
Economics management and business studies
Venue
University of Huddersfield, BLG/10, Bronte Lecture Theatre, Queensgate Campus
What's on offer?
An applied research initiative aimed at engaging school-leavers across West Yorkshire. This project showcases how cutting-edge research from the University of Huddersfield is uncovering the vital links between mental wellbeing, income, and productivity—and how these insights can shape brighter futures.
Session 1 - Climate change/ challenges of net zero and impacts on young people (including on wellbeing) hosted by Raymond and Veronica
Session 2 - Evolving trends in firms and work - the role of sustainability and challenges for firms hosted by Professor Zulfiqar Shah and Dr Eshani Beddewela
Session 3 - The role of AI and data analytics for firms and financial institutions for responsible decision making - hosted by Dr Artur Semeyutin and Jiafan
Session 4 - Innovation, Education & Skills, and Regional Growth - Impacts of regional disparities, productivity and health, hosted by Prof Abhijit Sharma and Dr Kate Lavender
What's it about?
Huddersfield Business School is leading an applied research initiative aimed at engaging school-leavers across West Yorkshire. This project showcases how cutting-edge research from the University of Huddersfield is uncovering the vital links between mental wellbeing, income, and productivity—and how these insights can shape brighter futures. While the connection between wellbeing and productivity is well established, many young people remain unaware of how improved mental health can directly influence their earning potential and career success. This is especially relevant in West Yorkshire, where challenges around deprivation and employability persist. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, we aim to:
Highlight emerging career paths, including those shaped by AI and new technologies.
Raise awareness of the skills needed for future jobs.
Showcase research that connects wellbeing to economic outcomes.
Engage young people in shaping research that reflects their lived experiences.
Our goal is to make the National Health Innovation Campus a hub for community-driven research that informs policy and practice. By participating in the Festival of Social Science, we hope to inspire informed decision-making among young people as they choose their next steps—whether in education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Who's leading the event?
Professor Abhijit Sharma
Open to
Children and families, Young people particularly in Sixth Form - By Invite only
Of particular interest to
School children particularly in Sixth Form
Scheduling information
This event is by invite only
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