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Economics Students awarded
Huge congratulations to two of the 2021 New Colombo Plan Scholars – Maxwell Broad and Joshua Grice (pictured) – who were recently announced just before the holiday break. Read more.
Volunteer to be a BEL Buddy
The BEL faculty is currently looking for 'Buddies', who help new students to have the ultimate welcome experience at Orientation. If you're free to volunteer at Orientation in 2021, becoming a buddy is a great opportunity for you to develop your interpersonal skills. Register soon.
UQPPES Officer Applications | Now open
The UQ PPE Society is still taking nominations for Sub-Executive Officer positions for 2021 (including to new students). Check out the position description online, before nominating yourself here.
Other opportunities
- Student Staff Liaison Committee | Do you have suggestions for improvement at the School of Economics? Or perhaps some concerns about a course? Whatever is on your mind, let your Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) know about it here.
- Join BEL Global Mates | Join Global Mates - an exciting opportunity for new international students to experience Australian culture and meet new friends. Learn more.
- The UQLife Virtual Village | Join the village now
- The UQ Book Club | Join now!
Study opportunities
UQ Sustainable Energy Scholarship [Postgrad] | 24 Jan
UQ are offering two partial tuition fee scholarships (up to $12,000 each) for domestic candidates to study the Master of Sustainable Energy (MSE) commencing in Semester 1, 2021. It is one of the few programs in the world that offers an interdisciplinary energy degree – and with direct industry contact. Learn more about the MSE.
Scholarships
- [POSTGRADS] Paul Compton Scholarship | 31 Jan
- Liveris Academy Merit Scholarship Scheme | 31 Jan
- Minton Scholarship | 26 Feb
- The Jean W Maddock Bursary | 5 Mar
- The Norman C Maddock Bursary | 5 Mar
View all scholarships online (NB/ not all are displayed on eCorner).
Events
COVID-19 One Year On - lessons learned for the future | 3 Feb
The Queensland Women in Economics Network and Economic Society of Australia invite you to join Joshua Gans who will reflect on the lessons learnt from how Covid-19 has been managed in different countries, including how key economic principals can be applied to drive effective health and economic policy response to pandemics. Learn more and register.
2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshops (Online) | 8 Feb
The 2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop – hosted by the Women in Economics Network – will be held virtually from Monday 8 Feb – Tuesday 9 February 2021. Registration will be opening soon. Find out more.
Employability
Graduate stories
Explore an abundance of graduate stories, and employment blogs including, '5 insider tips for DFAT grad program applications' and 'Am I ready for a Master of Economics?' on UQ's Careers Directory. Search and read more stories here.
Other opportunities
Other resources
- UQ Careers Directory
- Employability consultations | Book now.
- Visit StudentHub for more job opportunities here.
Community
[Read] Students to reap rewards from alumni donations
The new 2021 Lewin Scholarship and Minton Scholarship will support students from 2021 thanks to donations by two UQ graduates and their families. Learn more and apply by 26 Feb.
[Read] Scholarship delivers during toughest year
In 2020, eight students benefited from the Frank Finn Scholarship – an increase from two thanks to the generosity of donors during 2019's Giving Day. Bachelor of Economics students Rahul Mathur and Annie Ying talk about the benefits online. Read now or apply for 2021's scholarships (closing 31 Jan).
[Read] Student academic achievement shines bright
2020 Microeconomics Honours Prize winner, Kieran Gibson shares insights to his motivation throughout his degree, and the support from his friends, supervisors, and lecturers. Read more.
[Read] Queensland’s first PPE graduates prepare to take on the world
Congratulations to the UQ Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours) class of 2020! They’re the first cohort of students to graduate from the program + QLD's first-ever PPE (Hons) graduates. Read more about their history-making experience now.