Bristol Poverty Institute and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
present
In-Work Poverty and COVID-19
14:15-16:00, Thursday 21 October 2021 (online)
Join us on Thursday 21st October 2021 when the Bristol Poverty Institute (BPI) and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) will deliver an important and timely webinar on In-Work Poverty and COVID-19. Our fantastic panel of speakers will explore the dynamics of poverty among those in employment and how this has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including topics such as furlough, Universal Credit, the planned 1.25% rise in National Insurance, job (in)security, mental health, and structural inequalities. Our panellists are:
- Dr Rod Hick, University of Cardiff
- Abigail Davis, University of Loughborough
- Dave Innes, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Following the presentations there will be an opportunity for Q&A with the panellists.
This webinar is open to both internal and external attendees. It will take place on Zoom – registered attendees will be sent the joining details in advance of the event. Registration is free via Eventbrite.
Please register early to avoid disappointment – we are expecting this to be a popular event! If you have any queries, please contact bristol-poverty-institute@bristol.ac.uk.
We look forward to seeing you there!