Dr Peter Spittal, Lecturer in Economics, provides commentary on Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Autumn budget and if it goes far enough to tackle the issues.
The UK’s public finances are in a fragile position.…
Access to highly effective schools: The case for reform
How do we address the gap in attainment between the most advantaged and disadvantaged students in the UK? Pioneering research, led by the University of Bristol, reveals the reforms most likely to equalise our education system.
…Graduation stories 2025: Career opportunities, highlights and advice
At our recent School of Economics summer graduation reception, we spoke to some of our brand new alumni.
They told us about the exciting career opportunities they had lined up and shared their experiences as undergraduates at the University of Bristol.…
Congratulations to our economics graduates 2025
Students from across our undergraduate and postgraduate economics programmes have been celebrating graduation.
Many have returned to the University for summer graduation ceremonies throughout this week – travelling from destinations around the globe, often joined by extremely proud friends and family.…
Undergraduate students receive awards for high achievement
Two undergraduate students have recently been recognised by the School of Economics for their outstanding abilities in the subject, and their commitment to their studies.
BSc Economics student, Eshaan Walia, was awarded the ‘Terry Prize 2023-24’ for ‘exceptionally good work’ during their first year of study.…
My year abroad: An economics student’s thoughts from Hong Kong
Third year ‘BSc Economics and Politics with Study Abroad‘ student, Benny, reflects on the time he’s spent this year at the Chinese University of Hong Kong…
All too soon I will be seeing Hong Kong only in memories.…
Bristol economics students engage in lively debate competition
On 14 March, the final of the University of Bristol School of Economics Debate Competition took place at the Wills Memorial Building.
The competition had initially been open to all Bristol economics undergraduate and postgraduate students to enter.…
My experience winning the ‘Economist of the Year’ student competition
Bristol BSc Economics student, Belle Miller, recently won ‘Economist of the Year’ – a competition open to undergraduate and postgraduate students around the world, organised by Symbiosis School of Economics.
…BSc Economics students win second prize at Universities Business Challenge
Two economics students helped their team win second prize, in the annual Universities Business Challenge. The competition featured nearly 40 teams of undergraduates from all over the UK.
Second year BSc Economics student, Reece Forbes, led a team of five Bristol students through three rounds of challenges – all designed to test undergraduates’ business strategy, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.…
Bristol economics students support International Women’s Day 2025
In support of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Bristol economics undergraduates, Esther and Durra, celebrate the achievements of two female economists that have inspired them.
In their video, BSc Economics student, Durra, talks about pioneering British economist, Mary Paley Marshall (1850 – 1954).…