I contribute to industry-facing knowledge exchange through panels, events, and discussions that connect economic research and teaching expertise with business, policy, and regional stakeholders. These activities provide opportunities to share economic insights with non-academic audiences, support evidence-informed discussion, and strengthen links between universities, industry, and the wider regional economy.
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Business Index – panellist, University of Salford (24 March)
Royal Economic Society (RES) UK Women in Economics Network (WEN) Annual Networking Event – Panellist, Bank of England, London (26 February)
This section highlights consultancy projects where I have provided applied economic analysis for external organisations and media-facing campaigns. These projects translate economic methods and evidence into accessible insights for businesses, agencies, journalists, and wider public audiences.
Izquierdo Sanchez, S. (2025). “Urine luck! Dog owners can now use park lampposts to check in on their dogs’ health”, Economic analysis for Tails.com's media release report on the cost to the UK economy from pet owners leaving work, prepared on behalf of Mischief.
Selected coverage: E.ON news; E.ON blog; Express; Car Supermarket
Izquierdo Sanchez, S. (2025). “WATT A DEAL: Only 4% of drivers know you could charge an EV at home for less than a latte”, Economist Analysis for E.ON’s media release report on their overnight charging tariff, prepared on behalf of Mischief.
Selected Coverage: Companion Life; Famous Campaigns
This section includes collaborative research and knowledge exchange projects developed with external partners in the creative and cultural sectors. These projects apply economic analysis to questions of cultural value, industry structure, digital transformation, and local economic impact, supporting organisations in understanding and evidencing the wider effects of their work.
Denoronha, N., Izquierdo Sanchez, S., and Vailiati, L., (2025). “Economic Evaluation of Arts and Cultural Impact. Socio-Economic Impact Indicators”, report as part of a collaboration project with Factory International to evaluate the local economics impact in Manchester of AVIVA Studios.
Hviid, M., Izquierdo Sanchez, S., and Jacques, S. (2015). “Intermediaries”, Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy (CREATe), URL: https://www.create.ac.uk/research-programme/theme-5/wp5a-intermediaries/