9: Learning Resources

The University Library

The Library is open 24/7 and provides a range of study spaces and information resources to support your studies at Warwick, including books, journals and databases and a specialist librarian for economics. It is located on Library Road, a short walk from the Department of Economics. You will need your university ID card to access the library and borrow library books.

Additional study and social space for postgraduate students is available in the Postgrad Hub at The Junction. The Postgrad Hub is open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Sunday and you will need your university ID card to access the space.

The Help Desk is located on the 1st floor of the library and is open 8am to 10pm Monday to Sunday. You can contact library staff in person, or by telephone, email or chat, for all general library enquiries. Jackie Hanes, the economics librarian, is also available to help you with library, research and referencing matters. She is available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and can also be contacted by telephone, email or chat, and you can book a 1-2-1 appointment.

	General library contacts	Economics library contacts
Web:	https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/Link opens in a new window	https://warwick.libguides.com/economics/Link opens in a new window
Email:	library@warwick.ac.uk	jackie.hanes@warwick.ac.uk
Tel:	+44 (0)24 7652 2026	+44 (0)24 7657 2588

All new students receive an introduction to the library during welcome week. There is also an online library induction programme, Get Started, which includes virtual and self-guided library tours, and training on how to use reading lists and find books and journals.

Most modules have an online reading list, which is available via Moodle or directly from Talis Aspire. You can link directly from your reading list to library resources. Login to digital library resources with your university IT user number and password. You can also use Library Search, the library’s search engine, to access the full range of library books, journals and databases.

The library’s collection of print economics books is shelved on the 5th floor of the library. You can borrow up-to 999 for 365 days, providing they are not required by another user. Use My Library Account to request and renew library books, including click-and-collect and recalling/reserving on-loan library books.

The library’s Subject Guide includes recommended books, journals and databases for economists, sources of economic data and statistics, and guidance on academic skills, referencing and research support. You can also contact the economics librarian and book a 1-2-1 appointment on-campus or online.

The library provides access to many specialist resources for economists including The Economist and Financial Times digital newspapers, and company and financial databases including Capital IQ, Fame, Orbis, Finaeon, Statista and LSEG Workspace. The economics librarian can help you access and use specialist economics databases.

The Wolfson Research Exchange

The library houses the Wolfson Research Exchange (Rex), a dedicated study and social space for postgraduate researchers, on the 3^rd floor of the library. It is open 24/7 as per the main library, and you will need your university ID card to gain access to the space. The library also has a dedicated Research & Academic Services team to advise researchers on literature searching, reference management, research data management, open access publishing and researcher profiles.

If you are seeking books and journals not available at Warwick, you can request them using our Document Supply service, which includes document-delivery and inter-library loan services. We are also members of the SCONUL Access scheme, which allows you to visit libraries at 175+ participating universities in the UK and Ireland.

If you have any questions about the library, or are having trouble finding what you need, please contact the economics librarian. You can also feedback on library matters via your student representative at your department’s student-staff liaison committee.

Information and Digital Group (IDG) Services

Information and Digital Group (IDG) provide the essential resources and support necessary to give all students access to information technology services and support.

You can find essential guidance on getting started with university IT services by visiting the Student IT InductionLink opens in a new window website.

Your email address

Once you have registered with IDG and your account has been activated you will have a usercode, password and an email address which is usually in the format:

initials.surname.number@warwick.ac.uk, initials.surname@warwick.ac.uk or firstname.surname@warwick.ac.uk

This address will be your ‘official' University email address which we will use, in the future, for all email communications. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you check this email account. You can access this account via Insite or via webmail at warwick.ac.uk/mymail.

Service Desk

IDG provide a dedicated Service Desk to assist with IT-related issues. You can contact them online, via email, by phone or by coming to the drop-in centre on the first floor of the Library. Further information on how to contact IDG Services can be found at services/idg/services-support

Computer security

Any computer attached to a network is susceptible to attacks from viruses and spyware. IDG provide guidance and links to free anti-virus software to help keep your computer safe.

Open access areas

There are many open access areas Link opens in a new windowoperated by IDG. (You will need your University ID card to enter some of the open access areas.) The computers are all connected to the network and the internet and provide access to printers, the Library online catalogue and a wide range of software applications. All computers in open access areas run on the Windows 10 operating system (except room A0.01 - SUSE Linux). Further information can be found at services/idg/services-support/work-areas

IT facilities in the department

Work space in the Department is made available to first and second year MRes students in room S0.56 and S0.58.

The Department's Bloomberg Terminals are located in room S0.55. The Bloomberg Terminal is a computer software system which provides access to current and historical financial information on individual equities, stock market indices, fixed-income securities, currencies, commodities, and futures for both international and domestic markets. It also provides company profiles and financial statements, analysts' forecasts, news on worldwide financial markets, and audio and video interviews and presentations by key players in business and finance.

To use the Bloomberg Terminals, you must register for a Bloomberg for Education accountLink opens in a new window, selecting the learner option. Then you must complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) e-learning course and send proof of your completed certificate to economics.it@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window. We will then grant you access to bookLink opens in a new window the use of one of these terminals in half-hourly sessions from Monday – Thursday 9-4.30 and Friday 9-3.30pm. You will only be able to use the terminal if you have pre-booked online. Please note that there are restrictions in the amount of data you are permitted to download. This is imposed by Bloomberg and further information is provided by the terminals.

IT Training

The University of Warwick has recently teamed up with LinkedIn Learning Link opens in a new windowto provide learning opportunities for learning IT skills for 2025/26.

The provision includes opportunities for you to learn Microsoft applications and academic software including:

Stata
SPSS
Mathtype
Mathematica
Matlab
Qualtrics

Please note that if you fail to attend a course or provide adequate notice of cancellation, on two occasions, you will have any existing bookings to other courses cancelled and the right to book on further courses withdrawn.

Printing

An A3 colour photocopier is available to students in rooms S2.130 and S0.72 . This can be accessed by swiping your student card over the wireless card reader. Printing is free of charge (within reason). Paper will be filled daily to these printers.

To print from other printers in the University, you will need to purchase printer credits. printer credits are purchased online with a debit or credit card. Further details on printing are available here.Link opens in a new window

Access to economic datasets online

The datasets listed below can be accessed from the Library CatalogueLink opens in a new window.

The UK Data Service provides a unified point of access to an extensive range of key economic and social data, both quantitative and qualitative. This includes international data from the EU, IMF, OECD, World Bank and other NGOs, and UK Government surveys and panel data.

Eurostat provides statistical information available on the European Union, the EU Member States, the euro-zone and other countries.

For company data, there is Capital IQ, Fame, Orbis and Orbis Bank Focus.

Industry reports are available from Business Source, IBIS World and Mergent Online

Financial data is available from Global Financial Data, Refinitiv Eikon (available on a terminal in the library) and Bloomberg (please see section 2.4 - IT Facilities in the Department for further details).

Software

We have a wide range of software for economists. Besides generic software, such as Microsoft Office, email and web browsers, the econometric software we use includes Stata and and SPSS.

The Department is very pleased to be able to offer you a licence for the statistical software package, Stata. This resource is primarily funded by the Department and is essential for your MRes/PhD studies.

In Moodle you will find resources and information to help you use the software at Introduction to StataLink opens in a new window. You may also wish to look at Introduction to RLink opens in a new window.

All software available to students at Warwick can be found in the Information and Digital Group (IDG) software listLink opens in a new window.

Getting help

If you have general problems logging into IDG open access areas you should follow the procedures published for these rooms. If you have specific problems relating to the computers or printers in the Department please contact the Department’s Computer Support Staff at economics.it@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.

Student Opportunity

From the time you arrive at Warwick, Student OpportunityLink opens in a new window can help you think about yourself and your future. We help you develop your skills and confidence, connect with employers, gain international experience and create the career that's right for you. We do this by supporting you to engage with a rich and varied range of experiences and opportunities to help you to achieve your full potential. There is a dedicated Student Opportunity Hub in Senate House.

The Student Opportunity Careers Team can enable you to devise and implement plans which will help you get where you want to be in terms of work and careers once your studies here are over. Support is available to you regardless of which year you are in (and indeed after you graduate), whether your ideas are common or unusual and wherever you are in your career thinking, from being extremely focused to having no ideas at all. Support includes:

You can make a 30-minute appointment to talk through your ideas, or attend one of the workshops organised specifically for Economics students.
The Student Opportunity – Careers website contains up-to-date careers information and resources designed specifically for Warwick students, and the popular Careers blog is at careersblog.warwick.ac.uk
A huge range of opportunities and events to meet organisations and employees, from large careers fairs to alumni meetings to employer-led skills events.
Support with finding internships and other work experience and access to work experience bursaries.
Skills development opportunities including the Warwick Award.
Support with the practical process of making applications, including CV reviews, interview support and practice psychometric tests

Details and booking for events and appointments run by Student Opportunity are at myAdvantage.

Online resources for job hunting can be found in the Economics Careers and Skills website.

Events and job opportunities are posted on MyAdvantageLink opens in a new window

Copies of the Bi-weekly term time Economics Careers Bulletin can be found on the Economics Careers website for those interested in considering non-academic careers.

Ready to find out more?

Visit the Help and Advice section of the website for details of services.

Researcher Development

The Researcher Development ProgrammeLink opens in a new window is provided by the Doctoral College and aims to support you as a postgraduate researcher both professionally and personally. It provides training and support to equip you with the skills, knowledge and attributes to enable you to thrive as an independent research professional and prepare you for your next career steps.

The programme covers all disciplines and stages of research; including writing, research methods, productivity & skills, PhD in second language series, wellbeing and support for your career. Thinking about your professional development allows you to source the support and training you need, when you need it. We recognise that all researchers have different needs and requirements and have a varied skill set. The programme has been designed with this in mind, allowing you to access the training that suits you and your needs, whatever the stage of your research, career and development.

The programme offers an annual programme, which allows you to plan your needs over 12 months. This includes sessions in vacation time and summer schools, online/e-learning, and evening sessions.

Listen to the careers and research related Podcasts or watch our RDOWarwick - YouTube videos.

Find Workshop and E Learning Resources

Language Support

The Language CentreLink opens in a new window support the University's commitment to the increased provision of foreign language learning opportunities for all students. For those interested in developing their language skills, the Language Centre offers a wide range of modules and the facilities, resources and programmes to support students.

International students following courses at the University may be eligible to join free In-sessional English language classes organised by Warwick Foundation StudiesLink opens in a new window.

For up-to-date information about in-sessional classes, and especially the locations of these classes (which can change at the last minute), please visit the following web site periodically: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/warwickfoundationstudies/eapLink opens in a new window

General information

Health and safety

To feel and stay safe on campus, please familiarise yourself with some guidelines that the Community Safety team have provided for students on the Community SafetyLink opens in a new window website. It offers advice on how to stay safe in your student home on and off campus, and how best to protect your property. You will also find details of who you need to call when in need of help.

You are strongly advised to download the new 'SafeZoneLink opens in a new window' App to your phone which connects you directly to campus safety and support teams in real time if needed while on campus.

The Social Sciences building is open 07:00 – 22:00 everyday. These hours apply to all work rooms in Economics and therefore rooms must be vacated outside of these hours. If you would like to continue working after this time, the Library across the road is open 24 hours a day. Please may we remind you, for your wellbeing, it is good to take regular breaks. We would also like to make you aware of the Social Sciences lone working policyLink opens in a new window. We ask you not to leave personal belonging unattended in any of the study rooms at any time.

Everyone in the Department must comply with appropriate legal requirements and University requirements as laid down in the University's Health and Safety PolicyLink opens in a new window.

The Head of Department holds the ultimate responsibility for health and safety within the Department, but delegates elements to the Director of Operations, Sarah Duggan, whose roles include that of the Department Health and Safety Officer (DHSO).

You should inform the DHSO of any situation that you consider a real or potential hazard or shortcomings in health and safety arrangements. The situation will be added to our risk register, the risk evaluated, and reasonably practicable measures should be put in place to eliminate or reduce the risk.

We will make suitable arrangements for health and safety within the limits of available financial and physical resources. Any relevant information on health and safety will be communicated to people in the Department.

Information on fire evacuation procedures, first aid and emergency contact details can be found on laminated notices in all rooms allocated to the Department. You should also familiarise yourself with the evacuation procedure for other buildings on campus where you have lectures and classes.

Student Data

Student Privacy Notice

The University of Warwick is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. We ask you to read the Student Privacy NoticeLink opens in a new window carefully as it contains important information on who we are, how and why we collect, use and share personal data, your rights in relation to your personal data and on how to contact us and supervisory authorities in the event that you have a query or complaint.

Statement on use of Student Data

The Department of Economics believes that the investigation of student data is integral to the success of our students and the development of the programmes we provide. As a quantitative discipline, the department values the appropriate, secure, and accurate use of these records to inform internal policies related to the academic success and wellbeing of students.

Engagement with student records forms a central part of the administrative roles held by professional services and academic staff. As always, our goal is to do so in accordance with university’s policies on data sharing and privacy, which fall within the GDPR guidelines.

In addition to these standard uses, we analyse individual-level student data using appropriate statistical methods to better understand the engagement and performance of our students. This research often requires us to combine records from a range of official repositories. For example, we may match demographic information with pre-university student characteristics (e.g., secondary school qualifications) and academic performance to better identify and understand inequalities within our programmes. We also try to measure engagement with educational resources, such as class attendance and usage of online material, to better understand the relationship between effort and attainment.

When doing so, the focus is never on the individual student, but rather the distributions of key variables and correlations between them. This practice of data-usage has helped us target our resources better by first identifying shortfalls in the provision of our programmes. It has also provided important insights into the usage of resources we provide and how this translates into academic success.

We encourage students to participate in data collection exercises. We actively promote participation in the National Student Survey, the results of which play an important strategic role within the department. We also run internal surveys to measure key variables that are not captured in administrative records; for example, student expectations and well-being.

To better promote the academic success and well-being our students, we need to measure and analyse these outcomes. As a department, we aim to do so in a manner that is transparent and preserves the privacy of all students. We therefore encourage all students to engage with the department in this process and welcome any queries.

University values

At Warwick, we believe that every individual in our University community should be treated with dignity and respect and be part of a working and learning environment that is free from barriers, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity status.

We value our diverse and international community, the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge and research with real impact.

We want to support our students and each other to become critical thinkers and collaborative yet independent learners – individuals with a global and sustainable outlook, who are able to make an active and positive contribution to society. At the same time, we are committed to working towards a supportive, accessible and inclusive environment.

We uphold the importance not only of free speech, but also in promoting free speech. We also support academic freedom, a component of free speech.

We place great importance on the responsible behaviour of both our students and staff at Warwick. It is important for you, as a student, to have an idea of Warwick’s core values and an understanding of the primary expectations of student members of the Warwick community.

The Behaviour Misconduct RegulationsLink opens in a new window outlines unacceptable behaviours. If you experience an incident(s) of sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment, discrimination, or hate crime, please tell us what happened via secure and confidential online platform called 'Report + SupportLink opens in a new window' . You can report anonymously or speak with an advisor. If you submit a report to speak to an advisor, a specially trained Liaison Officer will contact you within 2 University working days.

Our Dignity PrinciplesLink opens in a new window set out our expectations of how we behave as a community, both as individuals and as an institution, and inform our approach to taking appropriate action when these expectations are not met.

Social InclusionLink opens in a new window, setting the value we place on maintaining an inclusive environment where all can contribute and reach their full potential.

University StrategyLink opens in a new window, which sets our vision as a world-class university and our values.

Warwick Student Community StatementLink opens in a new window, which sets out aims for the University as well as for students.

University Calendar,Link opens in a new window the main ‘rule book’ and includes ordinances and regulations which you need to be aware of, including examinations, cheating, use of computing facilities and behaviour.

Student Life,Link opens in a new window which provides information and links to university regulations, policies and guidelines that govern what you as a student can expect from the University, and what you would need to be aware of and adhere to as a registered student.

Our ValuesLink opens in a new window, which represent the way we work together to deliver our strategy and ambition.

Education and Student Experience StrategyLink opens in a new window, which covers a spectrum of activity related to teaching and learning and the student experience

Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLink opens in a new window, which provides quick and easy links to University regulations, policies and guidelines that govern what you can expect from the University and what you need to adhere to as a student.

University policies

University Policies which you may find useful to consult are listed below:

Assessment Policies

University Regulations which you may find useful to consult are listed below:

Children on campus

The Department is a ‘designated work area’ and is covered by the Shops, Offices and Railway Premises Act 1963. Among other things, this means that the building is designed and equipped to be safe when used by responsible adults, but it is not a safe environment for children. When children are brought into the Department their escorts are personally responsible for ensuring that they are at all times safe and protected from the hazards of a working environment and from the behaviour of people who do not expect children to be around. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to wander unaccompanied or to operate office equipment. Members of staff are not empowered to accept responsibility for children and must not be asked to do so.

University regulations

University regulations which you may find useful to consult on occasion, can be found in the following links:

Information

The information in this Handbook is as accurate and up to date as we can make it. Statements of departmental policy are made in good faith and are an honest attempt to describe current practices, but they do not replace entries in University regulations. In the event of uncertainty the University Calendar and Regulations take precedence.