Category: Interviews
We caught up with Chuanzi, an accomplished Economics alumnus who began his academic journey at the University of Bristol with a BSc in Economics in 2012. After graduating in 2016, he pursued an MSc and MRes in Economics, ultimately earning his PhD in 2023.Festival of Economics 2024: Insights with 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’.
…How to get a good job in China: Advice from an economics graduate
Qinghua “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.
… Starting a UK career in economics – via Bengaluru, Bristol, and Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
…Forging a career in sustainability: An economics graduate’s path
Alissa Brueckner graduated with a BSc in Economics and Politics in 2019. In 2022, following a role as Finance and Operations Manager with a sustainability-focused tech start-up, she moved to WWF.
…From BSc Economics to PwC Malaysia: Ju-Lyn’s early career journey
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.
… Economics, fashion and entrepreneurship: Anisa’s career story
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.
…Celebrating our economics graduates from the Class of 24
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.…
International Women’s Day 2024: What challenges do women in economics face?
In the third of our film series celebrating diversity and empowerment around International Women’s Day, Dr Danielle Guizzo, Associate Professor in Economics Education, Dr Uta Bolt, Lecturer in Economics and BSc Economics and Politics student Lucy, discuss the impact of being a woman in economics.…
International Women’s Day 2024: Why do we need more women in economics?
Continuing our film series celebrating diversity and empowerment around International Women’s Day, our latest film focuses on ‘Why do we need more women in economics?’
Dr Danielle Guizzo, Associate Professor in Economics Education, and students Lucy (BSc Economics and Politics) and Ihsaan (BSc Economics and Management) discuss the importance of women’s contributions to economics and how having more than one perspective can help solve the pressing issues that we face in society today.…