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Study Opportunities
Enrol now for BEL’s Employability Capstone course
Final-year undergrads, gain the skills you need to thrive in tomorrow's workforce with Learning by Doing in a Disruptive World (PBEL3000). The course is a two-week, work integrated learning experience where you will collaborate with other BEL students to solve a real and complex problem for our industry partner, Suncorp. Applications close 10 May with limited places available. Learn more.
PhD Economics Top-Up scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student
Do you know an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student interested in pursuing further research? The School is currently seeking applicants for their Top-Up Scholarship which awards the successful recipient with $14,000 per annum during the lifetime of their studies (3yrs) – in addition to the base stipend of $38,000 per annum. Spread the word. Find out more.
Other opportunities
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View all scholarships online (NB/ not all are displayed on eCorner).
Employability
2021/2022 Economics and Finance Internship | 1 June
The RBA 2021/22 Internship is designed to support the development of emerging economics and finance professionals – offering students an opportunity to obtain first-hand experience working in Australia's central bank. Apply before Tuesday 1 June. Learn more.
Reading resource
- Top 10 tips for writing your first resumé
- Am I ready for a Master of Economics?
- 4 surefire ways to create a winning graduate application for the government sector
- An introduction to public sector graduate jobs
Explore an abundance of stories on UQ's Careers Directory. Search and read more stories here.
Other opportunities
- 2021 Morgan Stanley Campus Presentation | 20 Apr [Online event]
- Flow Traders Virtual Trading E-House Day | 21 Apr [Online event]
- Graduate Trader 2022 | 18 May
- Trading Internship, Summer 2021/22 | 19 May
- UQ Experience Research Panel | Sign up now
Not all opportunities are listed on eCorner. Visit StudentHub for more job opportunities here.
Other resources
Events
Panel Discussion: What's in a Leader? | 7 May
Join the UQ PPE Society at their upcoming panel discussion as they tackle questions about leaders. Should they be virtuous or effective? Drive change or simply represent the will of the people? Learn more.
Writing for Digital Content Workshop (Women in Economics Network) | 15 May
This online workshop will provide writing tips from award-winning journalist Catherine Fox as well as Lecturer in Economics at RMIT University and National WEN Chair Leonora Risse. The workshop will cover the issue of how to manage potential criticism and hostility in the media, which we know is an issue that disproportionately affects women. Learn more.
UQPPES First-year information night | 19 Apr
If you're a first-year PPE student, you're invited to discover a bit more about what the program can offer you, where it can take you, and any other questions you might have! Register now.
This fortnight
19 | UQPPES First-Year Info Night
20 | 2021 Morgan Stanley Campus Presentation (online)
20 | Get Finance Fit: Be tax smart
20 | Bank of America Internship Presentations
21 | Flow Traders Virtual Trading E-House Day (online)
21 | Webinar: America First on Climate Action? What US Leadership means for our region (The Australia Institute)
29 | Women in PPE Networking Evening (UQPPES)
Upcoming
04 May | Econobabble Book Tour: Brisbane (The Australia Institute)
06 May | Can Australian media survive without advertisers? The future of News (Women in Economics Network)
07 May | Annual Panel Discussion with UQPPES
10 May | CBEH Seminar Series presented by Professor Valentin Zelenyuk, School of Economics (UQ)
15 May | UQES Annual Ball 2021: The Enchanted Forest
26 May | Bank of America Internship Presentations
24 June | Bank of America Internship Presentations
Connect
Seeking student input on the electronic course profile (ECP) system
What do you think is important; what don’t you like; what content do you require to be in ECPs; what information do you refer to the most? If you would like to be involved in a feedback session, please email Lisa Brockbank (l.brockbank@uq.edu.au) by Friday 9 April 2021 to register your interest. Please provide your name, student number and your program in your email. Depending on the number of responses received, not all students may be able to participate.
Other opportunities
- UQ Respect Module | Complete this now (access via Blackboard).
- Scarcity Sisters Buddy Program 2021 | New and continuing students are encouraged to join the UQ Women in Economics Societies' buddy program.
- Sign up to be a BEL Buddy next semester | Sign up now.
- First-year checklist | Are you new to UQ Economics? Download a copy of your checklist now.
- Have you completed your first-year BEL bucket list yet? | Start working on your bucket list? Read now.
- UQ Experience Research Panel | Find out what's involved or Sign-up here.
Community
The end of the zombies: inflation targeting.
Professor John Quiggin writes for the Independent Australia.
3 ways you can make a difference
When did you decide to study Economics? Was it when you realised it could be used for good? Check out three key reasons Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Arts student Kate Green thinks more people should get into the game!
What skills do employers want?
Industry skills are essential for landing a role in your field – but are they the only things your future boss wants in a candidate? Here are some things managers want to see just as much (if not more) than someone who can 'do the job'. Read now.
"My male best friend was offered $5k more for the same job." The complicated reality of the gender pay gap.
BEL academic, Dr Terrance Fitsimmons was recently featured on Mamamia, exploring the complicated reality of the gender pay gap. Here, Dr Fitsimmons thinks projections of the pay gap being reduced to zero are optimistic. Read now.