Professor Dr. Alex Squires

Biography

Alex Squires is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Manchester. He specializes in the field of economics, particularly focusing on transitions from college or sixth form to university, with a specific emphasis on mathematics principles in economic courses. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Alex is the Programme Co-Director for the BSc Economics degree, where he actively fosters collaboration and enhancement of teaching methods. His innovative approach includes utilizing technology to support large group teaching and promoting interactive small group discussions. Alex has contributed significantly to the academic community by establishing a regional network dedicated to improving economics education in universities across Northern England. His research includes mixed methods evaluations of online discussion platforms aimed at enhancing student-lecturer interactions. Alex obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Manchester in 2020, with a thesis focusing on local inequality and redistribution.

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