Inaugural ERC London research workshop.
Thursday, 7 May 2026 | The Station Master’s Office, St Pancras London
The European Research College London (ERC London) is delighted to announce its inaugural one-day research workshop, bringing together researchers working at the intersection of economics and psychology. This free event will take place at The Station Master’s Office at St Pancras, London on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Keynote Speakers
Professor Geoffrey Bird (UCL/ERC London/Oxford) is Professor at the Institute of Education, University College London, and Senior Researcher at the ERUNI European Research College London. His internationally recognised research explores social cognition, empathy, interoception, and alexithymia — with implications spanning psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural economics.
Professor Slavo Radosevic (UCL) is Professor of Industry and Innovation Studies at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, and one of Europe's foremost authorities on innovation systems, technology upgrading, and economic development. He advises the European Commission, OECD, World Bank, and UNESCO on science, technology, and innovation policy.
Attendance & Registration
Attendance is free of charge. The workshop is open to researchers at all career stages. Registration is open until 29 April here.
Programme
| Time | Session |
| 09:00–09:30 | Registration and coffee |
| 09:30–09:45 | Opening Remarks: ERC London |
| 09:45–10:30 | Keynote Lecture 1 |
| 10:30–11:30 | Economics Session 1 |
| 11:30–12:30 | Economics Session 2 |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30–14.15 | Keynote Lecture 2 |
| 14:15–15:15 | Psychology Session 1 |
| 15:15–16:15 | Psychology session 2 |
| 16:15–16:45 | Coffee break |
| 16:45–17:30 | Bridging Clinic |
| 17:30–18:00 | Best Paper Award and Closing Remarks |
| 18:00–19:30 | Drinks Reception |