Departmental news
Welcome to Economics
We look forward to welcoming our new students to the Department of Economics in September 2024.
We are delighted that you have chosen to study here and we look forward to welcoming you this academic year. Your first few weeks have been designed with a series of activities and events enabling you to settle in and adapt to student life at Warwick.
Dr Claudia Rei, Deputy Head of Department in Teaching and Learning, has a welcome message for all incoming students:
"Welcome to the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick. Please take some time to read the information about your Economics Programme below. There is a lot of information here so do not hesitate to contact your programme team if you have queries (economics.ugoffice@warwick.ac.uk or economics.pgoffice@warwick.ac.uk). I look forward to meeting you at various welcome events over the next few weeks!"
Undergraduate Programmes
(BSc Economics, BSc Economics, Politics and International Studies)
Diploma
(Diploma in Economics)
MSc Programmes
(MSc Economics, MSc Economic and International Financial Economics, MSc Behavioural and Economic Science (Economic Track))
Real-space renormalisation approach to the Chalker-Coddington model revisited: improved statistics
PhD student Syl Shaw and supervisor Rudo Roemer apply the real-space renormalisation group method to the Chalker–Coddington model of the quantum Hall transition. This approach provides a convenient numerical estimation of the localisation critical exponent, ν. Previous such studies found ν=2.39 which falls considerably short of the current best estimates by transfer matrix (2.593) and exact-diagonalisation studies (2.58). By increasing the amount of data 500 fold they can now measure closer to the critical point and find an improved estimate 2.51. This deviates only 3% from the previous two values and is already better than the 7% accuracy of the classical small-cell renormalisation approach from which their method is adapted.
Single molecule dynamics in a virtual cell combining a 3-dimensional matrix model with random walks
Professor Justin Molloy has a new paper in the journal "Scientific Reports" in collaboration with Gregory I. Mashanov of the Francis Crick institute, London.
The paper describes a multiscale computer model that simulates the dynamics of individual molecules within the complex architecture of a living cell.
Biological molecules show dynamic changes in structure and position over a very wide range of time and length scales - from nanoseconds to tens of seconds and nanometres to tens of micrometres. These dynamic ranges can be difficult to capture, simulate and model. We present a multiscale modelling environment that helps to bridge the gap between time and length scales and model experimental data sets using relatively simple physical-chemical understandings of molecular interactions and thermal forces.
School Tasking shortlisted for Times Higher Education (THE) Award
The University of Warwick has been named a finalist for a prestigious award. Dr Ali Struthers’ School Tasking scheme has been shortlisted for ‘Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
Professor Ana Aliverti elected to the Academy of Social Sciences
Congratulations to Warwick Law School’s Professor Ana Aliverti, who has recently been appointed as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
The Academy’s Fellowship welcomes 45 new leading social scientists this autumn. All elected for their excellence in their fields and substantial contributions to social science for public interest.
Representatives from British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce visit WMG
Dr Kogila BalakrishnanLink opens in a new window, WMG’s Director of Client and Business Development (Southeast Asia), was pleased to welcome guests from the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce on Monday (9th September).
The delegation was made up of 15 Malaysian government officials on the JPA-BMCC Management Development ProgrammeLink opens in a new window.
The officials were particularly interested to find out more about research projects and education programmes in relation to digital technology and energy transition.
After meeting with Dr Balakrishnan and Hopi Sen, WMG’s Director of Policy, the group headed to the Energy Innovation Centre where they heard more about WMG’s world-leading energy and battery technology research.
The delegation then enjoyed a guided tour of the engineering hall and the Centre for Imaging, Metrology and Additive Technologies (CiMATLink opens in a new window), in WMG’s International Manufacturing Centre.
Dr Kogila Balakrishnan, WMG’s Director of Client and Business Development (Southeast Asia) said: "It was a pleasure to welcome the delegation and showcase WMG's strengths in digital technology and energy transition.
“We are excited about the possibilities for collaboration that may arise from this engagement, particularly in fostering innovation and developing skills for the future."
Find out more about WMG’s education programmes here: Study | WMG | University of WarwickLink opens in a new window
Find out more about WMG’s research capabilities here: Research | WMG | University of WarwickLink opens in a new window
Professor Sascha Becker welcomed as new Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Sascha Becker is one of 45 new Fellows appointed this week to the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of his excellence in research and his significant contributions outside the academic world.
A small number of fellows are elected each year by the Academy to highlight the importance, breadth and relevance of the social sciences to understanding and tackling the varied challenges facing society today.
Professor Becker, who has recently returned to the Department of Economics after several years as the Xiaokai Yang Chair of Business and Economics at Monash University, Melbourne, works on labour economics, political economy and economic history. He recently published on forced migration, genocides, the legacy of the Hapsburg Empire and the persecution of Jewish academics in Nazi Germany.
Commenting on his Fellowship, Professor Becker said:
“I feel honoured to be named a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
“I would like to pass on thanks to the colleagues who nominated me and the Fellows who elected me into the Academy.
“Social sciences are key to understanding the past, present and future of our societies and the Academy champions the vital role social sciences play in education, government and business."
Will Hutton FAcSS, President of the Academy, said, “It’s a pleasure to welcome these 45 leading social scientists to the Academy’s Fellowship. We look forward to working with them to further promote the important role the social sciences play in our daily lives.”
The Academy's Fellowship comprises 1,600 leading social scientists from academia, the public, private and third sectors. Their expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences, and their practice and research addresses some of the major challenges facing communities, society, places and economies.
All Academy Fellows are elected for their excellence in their fields and their substantial contributions to social science for public benefit. Selection is through an independent peer review which recognises their excellence and impact.
- Read a short profile and Q and A with Professor Becker on the Academy's website here.
Giuseppe Cannizzaro wins Doeblin Prize
Congratulations to Giuseppe Cannizzaro who has been awarded the 2024 Wolfgang Doeblin Prize of the Bernoulli Society