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Mon 30 Sep, '24 - Tue 1 Oct, '24
8:45am - 2pm
Data, Information, and the Environment workshop
Scarman Conference Centre

Runs from Monday, September 30 to Tuesday, October 01.

Wed 9 Oct, '24
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Economists in the Civil Service

The Department of Economics is excited to Nikita Patel from HMRC to talk to you about careers in the Civil Service.

As one of the top employers of Economics students, this talk will cover life at the Civil Service, the different ways in which you can enter the workplace, and the applications process. Refreshments will be available throughout the event.

You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about a career in the Civil Service.

About the event

Title: Economists in the Civil Service

The session will aim to cover economist role within in the civil service and what the Government Economic Service is. We will also provide information on the skills required to be a successful economist in the civil service. The different schemes available to those studying economics will also be covered and we will highlight any key differences so that the students can choose the route best suited to their interests.

Our Economists in the Civil Service event will take place on Wednesday 9 October from 3-4pm, which will include a short Q&A towards the end of the event.

Please note that these events are for current students only.

Wednesday 9 October

GES Talk: 3:00 - 3:45pm

Q&A: 3:45-4:15pm

Location: OC0.01

Economists in the Civil Service

Introduction by Stephanie Redding, Senior Careers Consultant.

We will be joined by:

  • Nikita Patel - Transfer Pricing Economist at HMRC.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the event.

Civil Service Nationality Rules

Before deciding if this event is beneficial for you to attend, we would like to make all students aware of the UK Civil Service Nationality Rules. In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. Certain EEA, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment.

If you think you would fulfil the eligibility criteria and would like to find out more then please register using the link below.

Registration

Registration for this event is mandatory and please only register if you will be attending. Please complete the form linked below.

Registration will close on Wednesday 9 October at 10am. You will receive an email with further details after this time.

Register

Please note: photography will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed, however if you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to emily.wesley@warwick.ac.uk.

Wed 16 Oct, '24
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EconBites Lecture with Professor Sascha Becker and Professor Omer Moav

Our Econbites lectures are short discussions designed to introduce you to the brilliant research done by our academics. They will be followed by a Q&A session.

Date: Wednesday 16th October 2024
Time:11am
Venue: PLT (Physics Building) view on our campus map

About the Lecture

  • Professor Sascha Becker will discuss “Why Forced Migration is Different” - This discussion looks at the causes and consequences of forced migration
  • Professor Omer Moav will talk about “From Hunter-Gatherers to Hierarchies: The Impact of Agriculture” - This lecture explores the transformative shift from small, egalitarian hunter-gatherer societies to complex, hierarchical civilizations. We will delve into the pivotal role of agriculture in driving this transition.

Registration

*PDM credits will be awarded to Year 1 students.

Click the button below to register. Please note that spaces are limited for this session.

Register

Fri 18 Oct, '24
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Violence Against Women Workshop
Radcliffe Conference Center

This two-day workshop brings together scholars working in the field of economics to provide policy insights to address violence against women.

Date: Friday 18 October - Saturday 19 October, 2024
Venue: Radcliffe Conference Centre
Address: University of Warwick, CV4 7SH
Organisers: Sonia Bhalotra

About the Workshop

The workshop is designed to promote knowledge exchange and networking, providing a platform for participants to share their findings on the impact of various policies and to collaboratively explore strategies for addressing violence against women. This workshop hosts a range of speakers across different institutions, including:

  • Dan Anderberg - Royal Holloway University of London
  • Sevinc Bermek - King's College London
  • Sonia Bhalotra - University of Warwick
  • Girija Borker - World Bank
  • Nina Buchmann - Yale University
  • Damian Clarke - Universidad de Chile
  • Bilge Erten - Northeastern University
  • Jeff Grogger - University of Chicago
  • Sarthak Joshi - University of Warwick
  • Olivia Masi - University of Bocconi
  • Susan Niknami - Stockholm University
  • Johanna Rickne - University of Stockholm
  • Matthew Ridley - University of Warwick
  • Matteo Sandi - London School of Economics
  • Karmini Sharma - Imperial College London
  • Mateusz Stalinski - University of Warwick

Register your place

Attendance at this workshop is free. Please secure your place now using the link below.

Please note that places are limited.

Register

After you have registered, an email will be sent to you with further details closer to the event. If you have any questions about the conference or would like to disclose any accessibility requirements, please email pearl.gyan-amponsah@warwick.ac.uk.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wed 6 Nov, '24
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Careers in Economics Fair 2024
Panorama Suites, Rootes Building

This webpage is not yet complete. Information will be updated on this page as it is confirmed.

Come and network with a range of employers and management consultancies. The event is for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Economics and Joint Degrees.

Date: Wednesday 6 November
Time: 12:00 – 16:00
Location: Panorama Suite, Rootes Building

Networking with Employers

You will have an opportunity to meet and discuss what it is like to work in different sectors with representatives from a wide range of employers. Employers include:

  • FTI Consulting
  • Economic Insight
  • Competition and Markets Authority
  • CEPA
  • Handelsbanken
  • Department of Education
  • Cornerstone Research
  • NERA
  • Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
  • Compass Lexecon
  • Department of Business and Trade
  • Ofwat
  • RBB Economics
  • The Brattle Group
  • Home Office
  • Department for Transport
  • Oxera
  • Charles River Associates
  • Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
  • Grant Thornton

To make the most of this event we have prepared you a handout with guidelines of how to interact with employers. Please download a copy here.

Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed or recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to maxine.thacker@warwick.ac.uk.

Registration is now open

Registration is mandatory, please register via the button below. Registration will close on Tuesday 5th November at 12:00 noon.

Please note that you will need to register for each event separately to attend.

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Warwick Economics Society Panel

Time: TBA
Location: Panorama 3, Rootes Building

Register

Keynote Speaker - Warwick Economics Summit

Talk Title: TBA

Time: TBA
Location: Panorama 3, Rootes Building

About the Talk: TBA

About the Speaker: TBA

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Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed or recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to maxine.thacker@warwick.ac.uk.

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