eCorner

Your one-stop-shop for events, scholarships, news and more - for current UQ Economics students.

Deloitte Access Economics Borderless Hackathon

We’re excited to announce a new 4-day hackathon competition sponsored by Deloitte Access Economics and in partnership with the University of Exeter. Find out more.

Study Opportunities

2024 Summer Research Program | Applications close 22 October
EY student and entry-level programs | Applications open
Internships and Global Experiences – Summer 2023/2024 | Applications open
New Assignment Writing and R Coding Modules

Ongoing study opportunities

UQ SoE Scholarships, prizes and bursaries | Applications now open
Student Managed Investment Fund | Register your interest
Citi - Economics | Online internship
NSW Gov – Law & Economics | Online internship
EY | Student Programs
UQ Behavioural and Economic Science Cluster Laboratory | Conduct your research now or be paid to participate
UQ Library | Discover how the UQ Library can help you
UQ Study Resources | Discover the resources available to you
UQPPES PPE Common Room | Study session held every Tuesday
Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) | Online resources
Student Adviser drop-in sessions | Available all semester

Not all study opportunities are listed on eCorner. Visit StudentHub for more here.

Careers and Employability

Job opportunities

Urban Economic Analyst – Foresight Partners | Applications close 1 October
Deloitte Access Economics Borderless Hackathon | Applications open
Financial Planning Administration Assistant/Intern – HKS Financial Planning | Applications open
Technology Internship – Bank of Queensland | Applications open
Graduate Consultant / Economist – RPS Group | Applications open

Employability events

Book in with a BEL Career Advisor | Appointments available in-person or online
Visa and career advice | Request a one-on-one appointment

Not all opportunities are listed on eCorner. Visit StudentHub for more job opportunities here.

Other resources

Explore an abundance of stories on UQ's Careers Directory. Search and read more stories here.

Events

Connect

Join the BEL Career Mentoring Program

The BEL Career Mentoring Program connects highly motivated students from UQ's Faculty of Business, Economics and Law with experienced industry professionals. The Program helps mentees to design and build their future career, complementing their academic knowledge with their mentor’s experiences, industry insights, practical advice and networks. Join the Program now!

School of Economics Student Societies

Want to make awesome friends and expand your peer network, learn new skills and strengths, attend cool and diverse events, and be given the opportunity to become a leader? Join a student society today!

Other opportunities

Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) | Find out more
UQ Respect Module | Complete this now (access via Blackboard).
Have you completed your first-year BEL bucket list yet? | Start working on your bucket list and read now.
UQ Experience Research Panel | Find out what's involved or Sign-up here.
What are some of the best careers available to economics graduates? | Find out more here.

Community

[Listen] Check out the CareerHacks podcast: Nurture your network

Networking is an essential aspect of business and building a career. How to do it effectively, when to begin and what to say are all questions we ask ourselves when first stepping into the world of professional relationship building.

On a recent episode of CareerHacks, alum K Y Wong shares his incredible insights on leveraging relationships, building lifelong friends, and meeting business partners. Networking is nothing new, but its impact can change the trajectory of your career. So, start now! Tune in today.

[Watch] SBS Insight – Habits

In this episode of SBS Insight, hear Dr David Smerdon discuss the game of chess and how playing it can help us form positive habits without even realising.

[Listen] Worldonomics – The Boeing Bros internship experience

In the third installment of the Internship Experiences series, UQES executives Thomas Mitchell and Kosei Stephenson discuss their fascinating summer experience, working as interns in the finance function for Boeing Defense Australia.

[Listen] Worldonomics – An insight into the Pinnacle Women in Finance Scholarship

In the recent podcast episode of Worldonomics, Vice President of Publications Charlotte Thorne shares her experiences during two summer internships she pursued after receiving the prestigious Pinnacle Women in Finance Scholarship.

[Listen] Internship Experience Series - Olivia Uy interview for J.P. Morgan Summer Internship

The first interview of the Internship Experiences series dives into the highs and lows of Economics interships. Episode one features the UQES Treasurer Olivia Uy and a discussion on her experience at J.P Morgan in Sydney this past summer.

[Read] The ultimate UQ gift guide

Struggling with gift inspiration this holiday season? Contact Magazine's Alumni gift guide has you sorted, with a range of Economics Alumni gift options to choose from.

[Read] Lessons learned from BEL Careers Day

Bachelor of Business Management / Communication student, Jake Gitsham, shares insightful key learnings from the BEL Careers Day, 2022. "Developing a career-ready mindset doesn’t occur overnight. It’s a journey that requires cultivation and dedication." Read more.

[Read] Unpacking the 2022 federal budget

UQ experts have weighed in on how the 2022 budget will impact various sectors across the country, following Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivering the Australian Government's first budget this week. Read more.

[Listen] The Economics of Public Transport: An Interview with Robin Barlow

This week on the Worldonomics podcast, the UQES Diversity team present an interview with Robin Barlow, founding director of NineSquared, an economics consulting firm based in Brisbane. Within the episode, topics discussed include the beginning of Barlow's career, his time in the public sector, and some of the ins and outs of how economic decisions are made in regard to public transport.

[Listen] What is Pillar Talk? – Pillar Talk

The UQ Politics, Philosophy and Economics Society has launched a new podcast! Pillar Talk is a podcast about politics, philosophy, and economics - the three pillars of the humanities. It will take complex ideas about the world around us and make them accessible for the everyday listener. Listen now!

[Read] Unpacking the great price hike – Contact Magazine

As the cost of living continues to climb, Editor-at-Large at Canstar.com.au, Today Show money expert and UQ alum Effie Zahos (Bachelor of Economics '90) shares her tips on how to set up an inflation-proof budget. Read more.

[Read] Electricity prices explained – AIBE Explainer Series

Australian Institute for Business and Economics (AIBE) Director Professor Flavio Menezes and Research Fellows Dr Patrick O'Callaghan and Dr Tina Rampino explain why respite for electricity consumers won’t happen anytime soon as temperatures hit record highs, coal-fired generation is reduced and the Russian war on Ukraine rages on. Read more.

[Read] UQ graduate named Queensland's 2023 Rhodes Scholar – UQ News

Economist, climate campaigner, athlete and UQ BAdvFin&Econ(Hons) alum Josephine Auer has been named Queensland's 2023 Rhodes Scholar. Read more about her momentous achievement.

[Listen] BEL Study Tunes playlist

Need some study motivation? We've got you covered! Press play on these study tunes to get your work done in style. Check them out now.

What I love about my economics degree (that wasn’t in the curriculum)

Kate Green, a final year Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Arts student explains how studying economics can expand your horizons and unlock unique opportunities far beyond the curriculum.
How to get the most out of studying a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at UQ

Current student, Oliver Friendship, explains a few of the perks of studying PPE and some useful tips on how to make the most of your university experience.