On 14 March, the final of the University of Bristol School of Economics Debate Competition took place at the Wills Memorial Building.
The competition had initially been open to all Bristol economics undergraduate and postgraduate students to enter.…
Category: Students
My experience winning the ‘Economist of the Year’ student competition
Bristol BSc Economics student, Belle Miller, recently won ‘Economist of the Year’ – a competition open to undergraduate and postgraduate students around the world, organised by Symbiosis School of Economics.
…BSc Economics students win second prize at Universities Business Challenge
Two economics students helped their team win second prize, in the annual Universities Business Challenge. The competition featured nearly 40 teams of undergraduates from all over the UK.
Second year BSc Economics student, Reece Forbes, led a team of five Bristol students through three rounds of challenges – all designed to test undergraduates’ business strategy, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.…
Bristol economics students support International Women’s Day 2025
In support of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Bristol economics undergraduates, Esther and Durra, celebrate the achievements of two female economists that have inspired them.
In their video, BSc Economics student, Durra, talks about pioneering British economist, Mary Paley Marshall (1850 – 1954).…
All-Economics Football Tournament success
On Wednesday 5 March, the School of Economics held the first ever All-Economics Football Tournament.
All economics undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics, and professional services staff were invited to take part in the mixed-gender competition, held at the University’s Coombe Dingle Sports Complex.…
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?…
Exploring Economics: Student Societies at Bristol
Introducing some of the academic student societies that are especially relevant to Bristol Economics students.
Whether you are looking to gain industry exposure, expand your network or deepen your knowledge in a specific area, Bristol has a student group that’s right for you.…