I am an economist at the Fraser of Allander Institute and a PhD student in sports economics at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Alongside my research, I have a keen interest in using data to better understand sport, particularly football, combining economics and analytics to explore the game from new perspectives.
Aidan Rooney
Birkbeck, University of London; National Institute of Economic and Social Research; UM6P/Africa Business School
Issam Samiri
Issam’s research interests include the study of productivity from a macroeconomic perspective, financial frictions, macro-finance, public and private investments, macroeconomic theory and DSGE modelling.
LSE Department of Government and School of Public Policy
Tony Travers
Tony Travers is Professor in Practice in the LSE Department of Government, Associate Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy and Director of LSE London. His key research interests include local and regional government, elections and public service reform. Professor Travers’ knowledge is frequently sought by policy makers and he has advised a range of select committees and think tanks. He also provides expert analysis for broadcast and print media, regularly appearing on major television and
University of Manchester
Elvira Uyarra
Elvira Uyarra is Professor of Innovation Studies at Alliance Manchester Business School (University of Manchester) where she is also Director of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research. Elvira has a degree in Economics from The University of the Basque Country (Spain), an MSc in ‘Technical Change and Regional Development’ from Cardiff University and a PhD in Science and Technology Policy from the University of Manchester. She is a fellow of the Regional Studies Association (RSA)
