The event will feature leading female economists across various sectors presenting on topics related to the field and their own experience as economists.
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Join us for our first event at the School of Economics and Finance to champion women in Economics. The event is designed to bring high school students and educators who share an interest in Economics. This one-day event is designed to show those who identify as female the unique and exciting opportunities of a profession in Economics.
The event will also showcase and celebrate the latest economics practices and research to school educators.
Programme:
Session
Location
Arrival, registration, and refreshments
Graduate Centre Foyer
Welcome, and introductionDr. Daniela Tavasci, Reader in Economics & Finance and Dr. Eileen Tipoe, Reader in Economics of Education
Peston Lecture Theatre
Panel discussion: The path to become an EconomistModerators: Dr. Daniela Tavasci, Reader in Economics & Finance Dr. Eileen Tipoe, Reader in Economics of Education
Speakers:
Ms. Agata Urbanska HSBC, London
Prof Marcella Corsi Universita' la Sapienza, Rome
Dr Elva Bova European Central Bank
Dr Eurydice Fotopoulou, International Monetary Fund
Dr Sandhya Balasubrahmanyam, United Nations
Dr Ruth Badru, Bristol University
Ms Mehnaz Tabassum Khaleel, (MRes student)
Victoria Adubia Twum, (Alumni) MSc Mental Health Economics
Namrata Halder (Alumni) Associate PwC Economics and Finance
Maya Fitchett, National Energy Action
Break
Peston Lecture Foyer
Panel discussion: Empowering Women to become an Economist
Moderators: Dr. Daniela Tavasci and Dr. Eileen Tipoe
Victoria Adumbia Twum, (Alumna) MSc Mental Health Economics
Namrata Halder (Alumna) Associate PwC Economics and Finance
Interactive taster session | Economics and FinancePresenter: Eileen Tipoe
Session: Careers and employability
Presenter: Kristina Tzetzos, Careers Consultant
Graduate Centre Theatre
UCAS Application / Q&A with student ambassadors
Workshop: Teaching economics for teachers
GC601
Lunch and networking
Campus tour
In partnership with:
Royal Economics Society and the Department of Economics of University of Bristol.
Contact:
If you have any questions about the conference, email sef-studentrecruitment@qmul.ac.uk