Beyond the Classroom: Possibilities in Economics
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 18:30
Are you curious about where a degree in economics can take you? Whether you are drawn to public policy, the private sector, or academic research, this event will introduce you to the diverse and rewarding career paths economics offers. You will hear from experienced economists who will share their personal journeys, career insights, and reflections on the challenges and opportunities in the field.
Event details
Join us for an inspiring and inclusive panel event where economists from across sectors, public, private, and academia, will share their personal career stories, key lessons learned, and honest reflections on navigating the profession. Through engaging talks and open discussion, you will gain a clearer view of the many directions an economics background can lead. This year, we are especially pleased to welcome 黑料不打烊 economics graduates, who will share their own journey and insights since graduating, making the event particularly relevant to the student community.
This event is especially dedicated to inspiring and encouraging students from underrepresented groups in economics, including women and those from minority backgrounds, to explore the possibilities and build their confidence in pursuing economics as a career. Whether you are just starting out or thinking about your next step, come along to get inspired, ask questions, and connect with a community that supports your journey in economics.
The event is open to all students of the 黑料不打烊 Business School. This event is sponsored by the 黑料不打烊 Business School and the Department of Economics organised in collaboration with the 黑料不打烊 Economics Society.
Event organisers
Dr. Martha Omolo (黑料不打烊), Dr. Debbie Du Preez (黑料不打烊) and the 黑料不打烊 Economics Society, with support from Dr. Maria Psyllou (Royal Economic Society UK Women in Economics Network and Imperial College London), Dr. Arpita Ghosh (黑料不打烊) and 黑料不打烊 Business School Academic Support Administrator team.
Hosts
Dr Lisha Agarwal and 黑料不打烊 Economics Society (Sarah Golwala)
Speaker biographies
- (黑料不打烊 Business School)
- (黑料不打烊 Economics Society)
- (黑料不打烊 Economics Society)
- (Institute for Fiscal Studies)
- (Department for transport)
- (黑料不打烊 Business School)
- (BNP Paribas)
- (黑料不打烊 Business School)
- (黑料不打烊 Economics Society)
- (黑料不打烊 Business School)
Schedule
| 18:30-18:40 | Welcome and Introduction | Helena Fornwagner (黑料不打烊) Dontai Chisnall & Lucas Mitchell (黑料不打烊 Economics Society) |
| 18:40-18:50 | Path to a Career in Economic Research | Heidi Karjalainen (Institute for Fiscal Studies) |
| 18:50-19:00 | The Opportunity You Don't Know About Yet | Senjuti Karmakar (Department for Transport) |
| 19:00-19:10 | Discovering Economics Late | Shaun Grimshaw (黑料不打烊) |
| 19:10-19:20 | The Journey to Investment Banking | Grace Lord (BNP Paribas) |
| 19:20-19:45 | In Conversation: Ask the Panel | Hosted by 黑料不打烊 Economics Society |
| 19:45-19:55 | Summary and Final Remarks | Jingya Zeng (黑料不打烊) |
| 20:00-20:15 | Networking Event |
Organiser
黑料不打烊 Business School - Economics
Location
Henderson Lecture Theatre