As a new academic year begins, we reflect and celebrate the successes of our recent graduates.
At this year’s graduation reception, we had the pleasure of reconnecting with some of our alumni.…
Category: Alumni
Beyond borders: Navigating career transitions abroad
International career transitions were the focus of a recent Alumni Panel Event, in which Jingyi Tong (MSc Economics and Finance, 2020) shared valuable insights about her professional career.
Jingyi is an Infratech Consultant and Researcher at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and a Global Strategy & Operations Lead at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth.…
From Shenzhen to Bristol – my year studying economics in the UK
‘There can be confusion around studying abroad for the first time […] I had lots of questions before setting off!’ New graduate Yalin shares her advice for studying a Master’s degree in a new country.
… Meet seven inspiring economics graduates from the Class of 2023
‘Bristol is one of the best universities in the world, so get there in the right mind and you will have a great path ahead of you.’ Here’s what our recent graduates have to say about their hopes for the future – and their best advice for upcoming students.
… Bristol Talks Economics welcomes alumnus and Allianz UK Deputy CFO, Kevin Wenzel
On Thursday November 17th, Bristol Talks Economics (in collaboration with the University of Bristol Business Society) was delighted to be joined by Kevin Wenzel, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Allianz UK, a group of general insurance companies that includes LV= General Insurance.
… 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.
… 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.…