The Official School of Economics and Finance Podcast

The Official School of Economics and Finance Podcast

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The Official School of Economics and Finance Podcast episodes

  • STUDENT SERIES - In Conversation with Cameron Storey

    In this episode we talk to prospective Economics and Politics Graduate, Cameron Storey. Some great insights into student life at Queen Mary University and the School of Economics and Finance. Also, his new role as incoming VP Humanaties and Social Sciences. Read more about Cameron here https://bit.ly/3842uWH

    17 min
  • ALUMNI SERIES - In Conversation with Yasmin Desai
    Recently we caught up with School of Economics and Finance Alumna, Yasmin Desai. Joined by Alumni Engagement Coordinator, Hannah Dormor, we explored with Yasmin, what it was like being a student at Queen Mary University, what the overall experience was like and life since she graduated.
    To learn more about how to connect with Queen Mary’s global community through our new online professional networking platform for alumni and students, follow this link... https://www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni/
    24 min
  • STUDENT SERIES - In Conversation with Felicia Kaspar, BSc (Econ) Student
    In this episode, we are delighted to be talking to 3rd Year BSc (Hons) Economics, Management & Finance student, Felicia Kaspar, who is also a Student Ambassador for the school. We are also joined by our wonderful Student Support Officer, Philippa Costello, providing insights as to how we look after students during their time at the University.
    If you are a prospective student looking to study at the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University, then this episode is for you!
    22 min
  • HEAR FROM OUR ACADEMICS SERIES - In Conversation with Dr Tim Lee
    In the first of our series talking to academics from the School of Economics and Finance, we welcome Dr Tim Lee. Recorded via Zoom, we explored what it was like to study at Queen Mary University and how students can get the most from the experience.
    Tim gained his Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,  U.S.A., and B.A. from Seoul National University in Korea. Prior to  joining Queen Mary, Tim was an Assistant Professor at Toulouse School of  Economics, France from 2016 to 2018, and University of Mannheim,  Germany from 2011 to 2016. Although primarily a macroeconomist, he  combines data and methods from labour and public economics to study the  dynamics of inequality, and how it is related to the education,  occupations and industries. His work has been published in the Journal  of Political Economy, the Economic Journal, and the Journal of Monetary  Economics.
    To learn more about Dr Tim Lee's research that was discussed in this podcast, go to https://bit.ly/2XC4DE9
    21 min
  • STUDENT SUPPORT Mental Health Awareness and Support as a Student
    This episode we are joined by the delightful Emanuela Nova, Placement Officer and Mental Health First Aider at the School of Economics and Finance.
    As a prospective student weighing up the choices of university life, mental health and your well-being is likely to be at the forefront of your mind when deciding where to study. Here Emanuela provides an insight into how the school focuses on their students' well-being and provides a number of useful tips for when you start your degree.
    To learn more about how Queen Mary University support their students, please visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/advising/ or if you would like to learn more from Emanuela before you start your studies, email her at [email protected]
    22 min
  • ALUMNI SERIES - In Conversation with Alumnus Edoardo Palombo
    This episode we talk to alumnus Edoardo Palombo about why he chose to study at Queen Mary University and the School of Economics and Finance. We explore what his student life was like and his reasons for staying on to study a postgraduate degree that ultimately led to a PhD. We also discuss his future as he embarks on a career with Deloitte. Recorded via Zoom during the 2020 lockdown period.
    31 min
  • STUDENT SERIES - In Conversation with Jack Ivory, BSc Economics Student at Queen Mary's School of Economics & Finance
    Despite the global pandemic of 2020 forcing us all into lock down, it wasn't going to stop us talking to current student Jack Ivory of his experiences at Queen Mary University and the School of Economics. As a consequence this podcast episode has been recorded via Zoom. The first in a series of conversations with students from the School of Economics and Finance, we explore with Jack what it is like to study at Queen Mary and what advice he would give those thinking of doing their degree at the University, in particular the placement option that Jack is currently undertaking.
    33 min
  • Postgraduate Webinar from the School of Economics at Queen Mary University with Dr Daniela Tavasci

    The event was hosted by Queen Mary University's Ashley Arnold and the School of Economics Senior Lecturer, Dr Daniela Tavesci.


    In response to the cancellation of our on-campus Postgraduate Open  Evening that was due on Wednesday 18 March 2020, the School of Economics  and Finance organised an information webinar. The event was designed  for prospective  students who were thinking of studying a postgraduate  degree at Queen Mary University and the School of Economics and Finance  or had already applied for a course and wanted to  find out more  information before making a decision to accept an offer.


    Our Virtual Open Events provide the perfect opportunity prospective  students to learn more about the world-class teaching and research  conducted at Queen Mary,  University of London.


    The visual presentation for this webinar is available on SlideShare https://bit.ly/2UTKZlL

    1 hr 11 min

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