Events
Throughout the year, we run a range of public lectures, workshops, roundtables, press briefings and seminars to share the findings of our research, and facilitate the debate of these important issues.
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NiGEM Workshop: Fiscal Policy Shocks
Designed exclusively for our NiGEM subscribers, this training workshop will cover an introduction to the fiscal block in NIGEM, including fiscal multipliers. There will be several practical examples of how to introduce fiscal plans into NIGEM, both by using point and click wizard as well as more complex edit variable…
11:00 to 12:00
17 November, 2023
NiGEM Workshop: Climate Model in NIGEM
Aimed at users who are familiar with NiGEM, this workshop offers a guide to implementing the NGFS Phase III transitions scenarios, as well as modifying transition inputs to investigate alternative possibilities. It includes useful pointers of where the NGFS climate model and related files can be found on NIGEM website.
14:00 to 15:00
17 November, 2023
NiGEM Workshop: Inflation Expectations in NiGEM
This workshop, designed for intermediate/advanced users of NiGEM who are already familiar with the model, inspects the role of expectations in NiGEM. Participants will be taken through how one can model different assumptions such as inflation expectations, targets, and central bank credibility.
11:00 to 12:00
7 December, 2023
NiGEM Workshop: Revisiting Brexit Shocks
This workshop is largely based on our recent topical feature, which updates our previous work - carried out shortly after the 2016 referendum - on the short-run and long-run effects of Brexit on GDP. The workshop takes users through the simulations used in the current analysis.
14:00 to 15:00
7 December, 2023
Annual General Meeting 2023
We hope that you will be able to join us at NIESR's 2023 AGM. The AGM will be followed by our annual Prais Lecture given by Chris Pissarides. Please note this event is for NIESR Governors and Trustees only.
18:00 to 21:00
7 December, 2023
Prais Lecture with Chris Pissarides: The Future of Work and Wellbeing
Automation technologies are transforming work, society and the economy in the UK in ways comparable to the Industrial Revolution, with their adoption likely to significantly impact the future labour market. Whilst there may be a productivity enhancement as new roles emerge, work patterns altered and new skills developed, it is…
18:30 to 20:00
7 December, 2023
NiGEM Workshop: Modelling a Conflict in NiGEM
This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide in building complex scenarios using different channels in NiGEM. It is aimed at intermediate/advanced users of NiGEM, who are already familiar with how the model operates.
11:00 to 12:00
8 December, 2023
Business Conditions Forum
With an election expected to take place at some point in 2024, we begin the year by focusing this quarter's Business Conditions Forum on the following topics: Can we expect sluggish growth throughout 2024 or might we see a clear pick-up at some point in the year? What are the…
09:00 to 10:00
17 January, 2024
Governor Talk with Dame Colette Bowe
Colette Bowe will reflect on what our training as economists gives us, and how we can develop our approach to public policy issues by learning from other disciplines. Biography Dame Colette Bowe was Chairman of the UK Banking Standards Board from 2014 to 2019. She has previously held a number…
12:30 to 13:30
18 January, 2024
What Can Policy Makers Learn From Adam Smith?
2023 marked the tercentenary of the birth of Adam Smith. As we move into 2024, a year where we will likely see a General Election, we ask what can policy makers learn from his work? Whilst the historical context is different, many of the issues that Smith was writing about…
15:30 to 17:30
30 January, 2024
Winter 2024 Press Conference
Ahead of the publication of our Winter 2024 UK and Global Economic Outlooks, this press conference is an opportunity for journalists to hear directly from the researchers, ask questions and gain an insight into what our findings mean for policymakers and the wider public. Please note that this event is…
11:00 to 12:00
6 February, 2024
Winter 2024 Members’ Roundtable
We are delighted to be hosting our Winter 2024 Members' Roundtable, which will discuss our latest forecasts and analysis. With a likely election coming sometime in 2024, this will undoubtedly be an eventful year, and this first quarterly Outlook will provide a closer look into the year's Economic prospects, the…
09:00 to 10:00
7 February, 2024