Postgraduate graduation stories 2025: Being part of a diverse, inclusive community

Chandraboli at the University of Bristol economics graduation reception

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?

Festival of Economics 2024: Insights with Sir Richard Blundell

Festival of economics, Professor 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

Jack, MSC in Economics, Finance and Management alumnus at the BeachQinghua “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

Alumnus, Haigreev, BSc Economics (2023), at Brandon Hill, Bristol

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.

From BSc Economics to PwC Malaysia: Ju-Lyn’s early career journey

Alumna Ju Lyn at Bristol Balloon Fiesta
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

Bristol School of Economics alumna, Anisa Johnny

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.