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.…
Category: Interviews
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.…
Postgraduate graduation stories 2025: The pride of graduating
We spoke to Swati, following her graduation from MSc Economics with Data Science last month.
She told us about her Bristol highlights, her career plans, and shared some advice for future economics students…
What are your highlights of studying economics at Bristol?…
MSc Economics with Data Science: Reflections of the first cohort
January 2025 saw the graduation of the first ever cohort of MSc Economics with Data Science at the University of Bristol.
The programme offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience and skills while studying, including an innovative group dissertation project.…
Postgraduate graduation stories 2025: Being part of a diverse, inclusive community
At last month’s economics graduation reception, we spoke to Chandraboli – who’s completed her second economics master’s degree at Bristol.
She shared what it’s been like to be at the University and at the School of Economics, and how what she’s learned on the MRes Economics can help with her future ambitions…
What are you most proud about of your time at Bristol?…
Postgraduate graduation stories 2025: Starting a career in the Civil Service
At January graduation, we caught up with some of our brand new postgraduate economics alumni.
Here’s what MSc Economics with Data Science graduate, Amber, told us about her time at Bristol and her exciting new role at the UK Home Office…
What was the best thing about studying economics at Bristol?…
From Economics Undergraduate to PhD
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
