Exploring Economics: Student Societies at Bristol

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Women in Finance Society at the University of Bristol

Introducing some of the academic student societies that are especially relevant to Bristol Economics students.  

Whether you are looking to gain industry exposure, expand your network or deepen your knowledge in a specific area, Bristol has a student group that’s right for you.…

Festival of Economics 2024: Insights with Sir Richard Blundell

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Festival of economics, Professor Sir Richard Blundell

BSc Economics student Durra provides a recap from this year’s Festival of Economics and meets with Professor Sir Richard Blundell to discuss this year’s Marshall Paley Lecture on ‘Dimensions of Inequality: The IFS Deaton Review’. 

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How to get a good job in China: Advice from an economics graduate

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Jack, MSC in Economics, Finance and Management alumnus at the BeachQinghua “Jack” Chen achieved a master’s degree in Economics, Finance and Management at the University of Bristol in 2022. He has since returned to his home country of China and successfully begun a career in the Shanghai financial sector. 

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Starting a UK career in economics – via Bengaluru, Bristol, and Newcastle upon Tyne

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Alumnus, Haigreev, BSc Economics (2023), at Brandon Hill, Bristol

We caught up with Haigreev, an MSc Economics alumnus, to find out what it’s like to help shape the daily operation of thousands of highly popular bakery outlets, on high streets and other retail locations throughout the UK.

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My internship at Lloyds Banking Group

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BSc economics student Durra during an internship at Lloyd’s Banking Group.

Meet Durra, a 3rd-year BSc Economics student, as she shares her internship experience at Lloyd’s Banking Group and offers tips and advice to help you secure an internship opportunity to kick-start your career…

I had the incredible opportunity to intern at Lloyds Banking Group based in Bristol Harbourside, where I worked in the Finance department with the Cost Team.…

From BSc Economics to PwC Malaysia: Ju-Lyn’s early career journey

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Alumna Ju Lyn at Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Ju-Lyn Tan completed a BSc Economics degree at the University of Bristol in 2023. Having taken the first year of the programme at HELP University in Malaysia – her home country – she moved to Bristol for the final years through our HELP-UoB Global Transfer Programme.

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Economics, fashion and entrepreneurship: Anisa’s career story

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Bristol School of Economics alumna, Anisa Johnny

School of Economics alumna, Anisa Johnny, completed her bachelor’s degree in Economics and Social History in 1997. Since then, she’s had a successful and varied career as a fashion designer, entrepreneur and senior marketing and management lecturer – across roles in the UK, Australia and Singapore.

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