The ‘Bristol Talks Economics’ series is organised by students within the School of Economics. We recently caught up with Ben Pimley who has been heavily involved with securing high-profile speakers for recent talks such as Tim Harford, and the Planet Money podcast co-host Jacob Goldstein.Economics and Journalism Seminar with Rachana Shanbhogue – Student Review
Undergraduate Economics student, Hugo Figueiredo provides a review of the recent Bristol Talks seminar with Rachana Shanbhogue – Finance Editor at The Economist.
The seminar began with Rachana detailing her academic and professional career path, where she detailed her Masters in Economics at Cambridge, working for the Bank of England, House of Commons and, most recently, Finance Editor at The Economist.…
Economics at Bristol: Lynn’s experience
BSc Economics student, Lynn chats to us about her reasons for choosing to study economics, the skills it provides, her experience on her course, and her fondness for Bristol…
Why did you want to study economics?
…Economics at Bristol: Sanyukta’s experience
Sanyukta graduated with an MSc in Economics, Finance and Management. She tells us why she chose to study at Bristol, shares her experience of her studies and the skills it’s provided her with.
… Spotlight on: Economics and Finance Postgraduate Study
An interview with Dr Rabeya Khatoon, MSc Economics and Finance Programme Director
Can you tell us about your journey into academia?
I have always had a desire to work in the academia from the start of my undergraduate studies at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.…
Negative interest rates, furlough extension, public sector debt: What do the experts say?
The second in the ‘ask the expert’ series, Economics student, Ethan Lester asks academics and department staff for their views on current economic issues.
Staff at the University of Bristol’s School of Economics grapple with COVID19-related economic questions.…
Does a fear of violence reduce female labour supply?
Dr Zahra Siddique, Senior Lecturer in Economics highlights important findings further to her latest research on violence against women and labour supply in developing countries.
Does a fear of violence reduce female labour supply?…
Welcome to the School of Economics
The School of Economics extends a warm welcome to all new and returning students!
Whether you are a new student starting your university journey for the first time in Bristol, or returning for your second or third year of study, we wish you well in the year ahead.…
School of Economics Student Book Review
BSc Economics student, Tomos Vaughan reviews ‘The Next Fifty Things That Made The Modern Economy’, by author Tim Harford.
If I was to ask you, what one object in the 19th century did more to emancipate women than any one thing in the world, I guarantee that the bicycle would not be the first thing to spring to mind.…
Bristol Economics student nominated for finals of National Undergraduate of the Year Competition
BSc Economics and Management student, Saul Wilson, made it to the final round of the TARGETJobs national student awards after taking part in a competitive process.
The TARGETJobs Undergraduate of the Year competition is open to all undergraduate students across the UK, offering opportunities and prizes such as internships and placements with internationally recognised organisations taking part in the initiative.…