@MariaPsyllou

Senior Teaching Fellow in Economics & Public Policy @imperialcollege. Economist. Mathematician. Inspire Initiative Lead @RoyalEconSoc @UKWomenEcon

Joined March 2021
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I had an amazing time today sharing my work "Escape the Classroom: A Game to Improve Learning and Student Engagement" at the poster session #SRHE2023 @AstonUniversity It was great to see so much enthusiasm & interest from colleagues across various disciplines and institutions!
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But why?! This is mind-blowing to me. How can gender differences in math emerge already 4 months after enrolling in school? What are schools/teachers/parents doing wrong?
Nature Portfolio
@NaturePortfolio12 Jun 2025
A maths-performance gender gap in favour of boys is apparent after four months of schooling, according to an analysis of nearly 3 million first and second grade students in France published in @Nature. go.nature.com/3HAvOtT
This is figure 1, which shows the rapid emergence of the maths gender gap in the French national evaluation programme EvalAide.

ALT This is figure 1, which shows the rapid emergence of the maths gender gap in the French national evaluation programme EvalAide.

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📸🎥 Missed our recent @UKWomenEcon Careers event? You can now view the recording & photos! 👉 bit.ly/3HCbNmy Over 100 delegates joined us at LSE for insights, inspiration & advice from leading #womeninecon. #UKWEN #Economics #EconTwitter
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Petar Stankov@stankovecon10 Jun 2025
An excellent workshop today helping shift the narrative on the use of Gen AI in Economics education. Thanks @StoneEcon_UCL, @CTaLE_.
Stone Centre at UCL@StoneEcon_UCL10 Jun 2025
The Stone Centre workshop on the impact of AI on economics assessments is underway at @IOE_London in partnership with our friends at @CTaLE_
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Still time to sign up for ESTIMATE, which starts in less than two weeks. Those in/near East Lansing can attend in person! An online option also is available. Still planning on the Saturday evening soccer match .... econ.msu.edu/academics/estim…

Estimate Original | Economics | Michigan State University

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It was great to attend such an inspiring event @RoyalEconSoc @UKWomenEcon Careers Conversations at @LSESocialPolicy! Thank you to the organisers. #RES #UKWEN
Royal Economic Society@RoyalEconSoc22 May 2025
🙌 Thank you to everyone who joined the @UKWomenEcon Careers Event: "Navigating Success in a Shifting Landscape – Inform and Empower." Grateful to our inspiring speakers & guests for a brilliant day of insight, stories & connection! 💬💡 #UKWEN #WomenInEcon #EconTwitter
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🙌 A powerful second half of the @UKWomenEcon event at @LSEEcon, with support from @haver_analytics. Workshop on imposter syndrome with Dee Ladva and a panel on career journeys with @MartaPaczos, Brit Grosskopf, Kat Deyes & @SoniaBhalotra. #womeninecon #econtwitter
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Kicked off our @UKWomenEcon event at @LSEEcon sponsored by @haver_analytics with opening remarks by Sir Prof Chris Pissarides and a brilliant keynote by @RupalEconomics, chaired by @Sevilla_Almu. Inspiring talk, lively discussion, great networking! #UKWEN #RESEvents #EconTwitter
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🎓 Final spaces available for the next @UKWomenEcon Career Conversations event at @LSEEcon on 21 May! Hear from @DharshiniDavid, Dee Ladva, Sonia Bhaltora and more inspiring women economists. 📅 9:30–13:00 + networking lunch 🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4m5Z7UX #UKWEN #RESEvents #WomenInEcon #Economics
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In partnership with The Health Foundation, this week we met up with professionals, experts and interested parties from across economics to discuss our new report - "Tackling the Gender Gap in Who Studies Economics in the UK". Read the full report here 👉 buff.ly/UuzNocb
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🙌Thank you to our amazing speakers, organisers and all those who attended our @UKWomenEcon Inspirational Talk @OfficialUoM 'Inspiring Careers in Economics: Exploring Opportunities Across Sectors'. Recording & photos available👉bit.ly/3Yvtaer #WomeninEcon #EconTwitter
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Admiring some of our magnificent neighbours this weekend 😍 #SouthKensington #ImperialMeansBusiness
Exterior view of the Natural History Museum in London, showing its intricate Romanesque architecture and a glimpse of a tower in the background, surrounded by lush green plants.

ALT Exterior view of the Natural History Museum in London, showing its intricate Romanesque architecture and a glimpse of a tower in the background, surrounded by lush green plants.

Facade of the Royal College of Music, featuring intricate brick and stone architecture with a prominent clock tower.

ALT Facade of the Royal College of Music, featuring intricate brick and stone architecture with a prominent clock tower.

Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, London, featuring a golden statue framed by a gothic revival canopy with detailed mosaics and a gold leaf cross at the top.

ALT Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, London, featuring a golden statue framed by a gothic revival canopy with detailed mosaics and a gold leaf cross at the top.

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Tomorrow, @Sevilla_Almu @LSESocialPolicy & @WISPPRH will be speaking at the @RoyalEconSoc UK WEN Annual Networking event, on their progress and future plans. ➡️ buff.ly/o5Kycqm
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📢LAST DAY TO VOTE - #RESmembers are invited to vote in the #RESCouncil Elections for Council members to serve a five-year term from 2025–2030. We appreciate your participation in this election. ⏰23:59 TODAY 📽️Learn more👉bit.ly/3QQRWRW #CouncilElections #membership
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We wouldn’t be where we are today without our trailblazers. These are the women who took the first steps across Imperial, and made room for many more to come. Read on to find out more, as part of Women at Imperial Week 🔽
Yvette Stevens. winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award 2021 (centre) with colleagues at Imperial in 1973

ALT Yvette Stevens. winner of the Distinguished Alumni Award 2021 (centre) with colleagues at Imperial in 1973

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IWD at the @BristolUniEcon @BristolUni
University of Bristol | School of Economics@BristolUniEcon11 Mar 2025
International Women's Day 2025 calls for us to #AccelerateAction for gender equality 🌍 Dr Danielle Guizzo, Associate Professor in Economics Education, shares how her work is doing just that. More 👉 brnw.ch/21wRf71 #IWD2025 #BristolUniWomen #WomeninEconomics
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📢📢We would like to remind you of some exciting volunteer and job opportunities at RES! We encourage you to apply or share these opportunities with others in your network. 👉bit.ly/3DhHCiG #hiring #RESJobs #Vacancies #Jobs #EconTwitter
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! #IWD2025 Next week is also Women at Imperial Week, where we’ll be celebrating the achievements of our incredible staff, students and alumni. Discover their inspiring stories through our new Women at Imperial hub ⬇️ imperial.ac.uk/women-at-impe…
Women at Imperial. Know no bounds. Discover inspiring stories, Imperial profiles and event information.

ALT Women at Imperial. Know no bounds. Discover inspiring stories, Imperial profiles and event information.

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Happy International Women's Day! At the Department of Social Policy, we’re proud to support research on gender equity through the @WISSPRH network and our events exploring gender issues. Today, we celebrate the women driving change in policy and research!
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Economic literacy is vital for the next generation to participate fully in our society - great work from @EconomicsinTen , be sure to check it out!
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Join us on 26 March, 4-6:30 for an insightful event with @UKWomenEcon featuring expert economists discussing: ✔ Career opportunities across sectors ✔ Gender & diversity in the profession ✔ Personal journeys & challenges for aspiring economists eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring…
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