Worldonomics

In this episode, UQES interviews a second-year PhD student in UQ School of Economics, Kieran Gibson. 

Kieran completed a Bachelor of Mathematics/Economics and Honours in Economics at UQ, earned the university medal for his undergraduate studies and earned Microeconomics Honours Prize in 2020 for his honour thesis. Since 2021 he is a PhD student and had the opportunity to be the course coordinator for arguably the hardest course offered by the School of Economics: ECON2050 Mathematical Economics.

In this first part of the interview, we will explore his experience as an undergraduate student and what advice he has for current students.

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In the second part of our interview with Dan Andrews, we reflect on the most recent positions he held within the OECD and the Treasury.

Dan completed a Bachelor of Economics/Arts at UQ with first class honours and the university medal back in the year 2000. Since then he has spent time working at the RBA, The Treasury, the OECD and he also completed a Master of Public Administration at Harvard University. He now specialises in public policy with a specific focus on the implications of technological advancement and changes in the labour market on global productivity.

Additionally, within the episode, Dan reflects on how covid impacted his work, what would he do differently if he was back in university studying economics and a few more advice for today students.

In this episode, UQES dives into the career of UQ Economics Alumni, and current Head of Structural Policy Analysis at the OECD, Dan Andrews. 

Dan completed a Bachelor of Economics/Arts at UQ with first class honours and the university medal back in the year 2000. Since then he has spent time working at the RBA, The Treasury, the OECD and he also completed a Master of Public Administration at Harvard University. He now specialises in public policy with a specific focus on the implications of technological advancement and changes in the labour market on global productivity.

Additionally, within the episode, Dan reflects on the increasingly important role of data analysis in shaping policy in a more data-driven world, and he gives a few insights into the books that most influenced his love for studying economics.

Our guest on episode 3 of Career Pathways  is Hugo Bell!
 
Hugo is an investment banking associate at HSBC working in leveraged  & acquisition finance. Bronwyn chats to him over the phone about his university experience and she attempts to understand his job as he gives us an insight into IB.
 
Tune in to hear how Hugo maintains the elusive work-life balance and the stellar advice he has for ES members!
 
 (Tip: use earphones for a better listening experience. Audio through the phone call isn't as great. Apologies!) 
 
 UQES would like to acknowledge the First Nations people as  the Traditional Owners of the land on which part of this interview took place,  Meeanjin (Mee-an-jin), Brisbane. We recognise the country north and south of the Brisbane River, as home of both the Turnbul and Jagera nations. We pay deep respects to all Elders past and present and future.

Fiona's journey takes her from PNG, to New Zealand, to the UK and back to PNG.

 Listen in to to find out more about Fiona's position as CIO for the largest super fund in Papua New Guinea and her experience working in the industry in developing country! 





UQES would like to acknowledge the First Nations people as the original inhabitants or as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this interview  took place ,Meeanjin (Mee-an-jin), Brisbane. We recognise the country north and south of the Brisbane River, as the home of both the Turrbul and Jagera nations. We pay deep respects to all Elders past and present and future.

Grace Houlihan, a recent UQ Graduate speaks to the team about her transition from student to economist at the Queensland Treasury. 

Listen to find out about Grace's university experience and advice for current students!