Hosted by UQ Economics and QETA, this annual event typically attracts between 400 and 500 senior economics students from up to 21 Brisbane high schools. Participating students sample university life and attend lecture-style presentations on prominent and thought-provoking issues involving the application of economics.
About Economics schools day
Economics Schools Day is an immersive and interactive learning day designed for high school students. The annual event is hosted in partnership with the Queensland Economics Teachers' Association (QETA) and is open to any year 11 and 12 students.
Throughout the event, students have the opportunity to attend lecture-style presentations, network with other students from around Brisbane, and participate in thought-provoking activities on a myriad of social issues such as sustainability and healthcare.
Venue
The University of Queensland
St Lucia campus