Tag: Economics
Qinghua “Jack” Chen achieved a master’s degree in 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.
…My internship at Lloyds Banking Group
Meet Durra, a 3rd-year BSc Economics student, as she shares her internship experience at Lloyd’s Banking Group and offers tips and advice to help you secure an internship opportunity to kick-start your career…
I had the incredible opportunity to intern at Lloyds Banking Group based in Bristol Harbourside, where I worked in the Finance department with the Cost Team.…
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.
…Beyond borders: Navigating career transitions abroad
International career transitions were the focus of a recent Alumni Panel Event, in which Jingyi Tong (MSc Economics and Finance, 2020) shared valuable insights about her professional career.
Jingyi is an Infratech Consultant and Researcher at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and a Global Strategy & Operations Lead at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth.…
International Women’s Day 2024: Inspiring future female economists
International Women’s Day this year celebrates diversity and empowerment, encouraging everyone to #InspireInclusion. In the first of our new film series, ‘Women in Economics at Bristol’, we asked our academics and students which female economists have inspired them.
… 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.…
Government versus the Markets
The coronavirus pandemic has seen a rapid and marked shift in the balance between markets and government.
Professor Sarah Smith explores governments responses to the current COVID-19 crisis.
Governments around the world have responded to the crisis with massive spending commitments.…