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School of Economics and Finance

Discover Economics - Empowering Women

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Date: Thursday 9 November 2023
Time: 9.30 am - 3:30 pm (UK Time)

Venue: Mile End Campus, Queen Mary University of London

The event will feature leading female economists across various sectors presenting on topics related to the field and their own experience as economists. 

 

Book your place

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.

Who should attend?

  • Year 9-12 identifying as female
  • Math, Economics teachers
  • Careers advisors / PSHE teachers / Deputy Head 

Why you should book?

  •  Discover Economics 
  •  Experience QMUL
  •  Get the latest research 
  •  Network with student economists and academics
  •  Attend an interactive Economic workshop 

Programme:

Session 

Location 

Arrival, registration, and refreshments 

Graduate Centre Foyer 

Welcome, and introduction
Dr. 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 Economist
Moderators:  
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

Peston Lecture Theatre 

Break

Peston Lecture Foyer  

Panel discussion: Empowering Women to become an Economist

Moderators: Dr. Daniela Tavasci and Dr. Eileen Tipoe

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 Adumbia Twum, (Alumna) MSc Mental Health Economics

Namrata Halder (Alumna) Associate PwC Economics and Finance

Peston Lecture Theatre

Interactive taster session | Economics and Finance
Presenter: Eileen Tipoe

Peston Lecture Theatre 

Break

Peston Lecture Theatre 

Session: Careers and employability

Presenter: Kristina Tzetzos, Careers Consultant

 Graduate Centre Theatre

UCAS Application / Q&A with student ambassadors

Peston Lecture Theatre 

Workshop: Teaching economics for teachers

GC601

Lunch and networking

Graduate Centre Foyer  

Campus tour

Graduate Centre Foyer 

In partnership with:

Royal Economics Society and the Department of Economics of University of Bristol. Honey bee

Contact:

If you have any questions about the conference, email sef-studentrecruitment@qmul.ac.uk

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