School of Economics and Finance

We're so pleased to see how much you gained from the experience, and how far the Career Catalyst journey has taken you already 🌟 If you’re looking to build your professional brand, grow your LinkedIn presence, and connect with industry experts, keep an eye out for our next Career Catalyst event. It’s a brilliant opportunity to unlock new possibilities… maybe even your own visit to LinkedIn HQ!

How can a micro-internship help shape your career path? Mariya Prymak, a BSc Economics graduate from Queen Mary University of London, shares her experience during her summer internship at Wells Fargo, where she worked within the Financial Crime Operations team. In her blog, Mariya reflects on how the experience helped her discover her career interests and offers her top tips for success to anyone looking to pursue a micro-internship. 🔗 Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gUBQRMMQ #QueenMaryUniversity #SEFQMUL

The countdown to our next alumni social has started! We hope to see some familiar faces and to welcome our most recent graduates to our alumni community 🎓

Last week, we were delighted to welcome our Economics Master's Apprenticeship students back to Queen Mary University of London for our biannual Campus Week! 🌟 During this week, apprentices had the chance to:  • Hear from inspiring guest speakers, including Lord Nick Macpherson of Earl’s Court and Hannah Keenan (https://lnkd.in/gVR7fk6G) of the Institute for Government   • Deepen their understanding of the End Point Assessment process  • Connect and unwind during our favourite part – the social! A huge thank you to everyone who made this week such a success. We’re proud to support our apprentices on their journey and can't wait to see what’s next! #Economics #Apprenticeship #HigherEducation #QMUL #EMAP #ProfessionalDevelopment

Yesterday marked the close of an important chapter and the beginning of an even more exciting one. To our Class of 2025: Congratulations! Your dedication, resilience, and growth have led you to this moment, and every bit of it is well deserved. We are incredibly proud of all you’ve achieved, and we know your families, friends, and loved ones are equally proud. This milestone belongs to everyone who supported you along the way. From all of us at the School of Economics and Finance, well done. You've left your mark here, and we look forward to seeing the impact you’ll make in the world. As you take your next steps, stay connected with us and with each other by joining our alumni network: https://lnkd.in/gJ5mtcEA #SEFGraduation #ClassOf2025 #SEFAlumni #QMUL 

Today, our graduates will cross the stage, but their journey is only just beginning. Months of hard work, determination, and growth have led to this moment. Now, they step into the world ready to shape industries, drive change, and lead with purpose. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from the School of Economics and Finance. You did it! #SEFGraduation #ClassOf2025

Great news! The Russell Group has published two QMUL case studies about our real-world impact projects demonstrating our success in making industry inclusive and how our ASPIRE Career Development Programme is removing barriers and boosting confidence in our students. We are proud to be known for our commitment to social mobility and it's wonderful to see it being recognised! With our very own Tom Spurway, AFHEA as the Student Consultancy Project poster boy 👏 🥳 Both articles available here: https://lnkd.in/eEdKhMtM #socialimpactprojects #realworldimpactprojects #socialmobility #therussellgroup

Best of luck, Amirsam Mohri! 👏 It’s exciting to see Queen Mary students making an impact in meaningful spaces like financial wellbeing. Wishing you a brilliant summer internship ahead! #SummerInternship #QueenMaryUniversity

Last week, we hosted our 2nd Annual Research Symposium in Economics and Finance! 💡 For the second year, we invited 9 academics from across our global network of partner institutions to share and discuss their latest findings in economics and finance, with the aim to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas and strengthen collaborations in the academic community. Thank you to all who attended, presented or supported the event, including the symposium organisers Yu Zheng and Hao Ma. And, another thank you to our partners: Fudan University Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics South China Normal University Shandong University Guangzhou University Wuhan University UIBE Business School