Author: Lauren Callen
Many charities have survived the pandemic thanks only to donations left in wills. ‘Nudge’ research led by Professor Sarah Smith has been key to securing £billions for good causes through these gifts.What happens when you deregulate the teacher labour market?
Following a dramatic policy change in England, we got a chance to find out. Blog based on “Deregulating Teacher Labor Markets” Economics of Education Review 2022.
By Simon Burgess (University of Bristol),
Ellen Greaves (University of Bristol),
Richard Murphy (University of Texas at Austin).…
World Health Day 2022: Our planet, our health
This World Health Day, we are reflecting on the work of our experts across the School of Economics and Centre for Evidence Based Public Services (CEPS), in helping to explore, analyse and create positive impact in the field of health.
… Exploring Hedge Funds with Robert Crenian
BSc Economics student, Louise Averill, shares her experience at the Bristol Banking and Investment Society (BIS) talk with alumni guest speaker and hedge fund expert, Robert Crenian, Co-Founder at Calderwood Capital.
… International Women’s Day 2022: How I am breaking the bias
As part of International Women’s Day 2022, we are sharing stories of how our colleagues and students have been able to help break gender bias. In this blog, third year BSc Economics student, Hannah Boswell, explains how she is helping to break the gender bias in economics.
… My story: From graduate to Regional Finance Director for the South East at NHS England
BSc Economics alumni, Hannah Hamilton, shares how an interest in healthcare and the NHS led her to become Regional Finance Director for the South East at NHS England.
By Hannah Hamilton.…
Economics alumnus shares top tips with current students
Over 300 students attended the in-person event to hear from Alister Hibbert, Fund Manager at BlackRock, (BSc Economics 1992), about his career in investment banking.
By Kate Fisher.
‘Show me that you are smart (but you don’t have to be super smart), hardworking, interested in what we do, competitive, ethical and realistic’.…
My top tips for undergraduate success: Yeu Khor
Undergraduate alumni, Yeu, explains the skills he has gained from studying BSc Economics and Finance, and shares his top tips to maximise your university experience.
By Yeu Khor, Management Trainee at CIMB Group, Malaysia
Despite Malaysia’s economy facing negative growth due to the pandemic, it was relatively easy for me to get a job because of the University of Bristol’s prestige.…
This week, it has been reported that the UK government is proposing to increase National Insurance by 1 percentage point, in order to fund social care, along with introducing a cap on the total contribution that an individual would need to make of between £60,000 and £80,000.