Edinburgh Economics

Calling all students! As part of #EconCelebrate we are hosting a new event for economics students: 'An Evening With John Moore', who is presenting a paper never heard before by students: 'Evil is the Root of all Money'. Wed 6th March 6pm - RSVP for free! https://bit.ly/2SRnr2H

Is your society, social enterprise or sports club looking for funding? Student Experience Grants are open for applications until 28 March 2019. Apply now to take your ideas to the next level. www.ed.ac.uk/student-experience-grants

Do you have a unique project or an innovative idea that could enhance Edinburgh students’ social, academic or cultural development? If so, you could receive a grant of up to £5,000 to help bring it to life. Alumni-funded Student Experience Grants will open for applications from 14 Feb 2019 and you are probably eligible to apply! Supercharge your ideas now by browsing through the Inspiration corner https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-experienc… /…/inspiration-corner

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Nominations are now open for the 2019 Teaching Awards! You can vote for your favourite lecturer, tutor, supervisor, personal tutor, support staff, overall teacher, etc. Find out more and nominate: https://bit.ly/1ZVny56

The School of Economics is organising a student-staff dinner on Tuesday 5th February from 6:30pm at Brewhemia, 1A Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE.
All current Year 3 students on an Economics degree or “and Economics” degree programme are invited, but there are a limited number of places available, so hurry if you have not booked your place yet! In order to secure a place, you just need to sign up by paying £5 - this is the total cost of the three-course meal (worth £27) that you will pay!
Christine Tromans, our School Receptionist in G1, 30 Buccleuch Place, will collect your £5 payment along with your menu choices until 28th January 2019 at 4pm (menu attached). Please note that we do not have a card reader so please bring cash and have the exact amount, if possible.

"Wit beyond measure is Man's greatest treasure" Come test your wit at the School of Economics 10th Anniversary Pub Quiz. Battle your peers and staff at a tournament of wits and knowledge. £200 awaits the wise. Food is provided.
... Please sign up your team using the following link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeyGH0 -VsecFcUfw3…/viewform
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The University closes today for the festive break. The School of Economics will re-open on Thursday 3rd January. Well done to everyone who has had exams the past few weeks and we all hope you enjoy a well earned rest. We look forward to seeing you all in 2019!

Student Social Media Ambassadors Wanted! Communications & Marketing want Instagram-savvy students for two Instagram take-overs in Feb/March 2019. These are paid part-time roles. Email SMA@ed.ac.uk for an application pack. Closing date 9th January 2019

Edinburgh students we need your help! We want to share with potential students the reasons why Edinburgh is an awesome city to live in or a great university to study at. Share your personal, out-of-the-ordinary reason in one sentence in the comments below with the hashtag #EdinburghInsiders by Dec 24th or email us at SMA@ed.ac.uk. Top three answers get a £50 e-gift card. Terms and conditions apply https://edin.ac/why-ed

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One of our MSc students, Xiaoyu Zong, drew this halloween picture on a whiteboard in the PG basement study area of 30 BP 👻😀

The School of Economics is hosting a Student-Staff dinner for Senior Honours students at 6:30pm on Tuesday 20th of November at Brewhemia (1A Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE).
There are a limited number of spaces available, so it will be first come first served. To sign up for the meal see Christine Tromans in G1, 30 Buccleuch Place.
The cost for students for the three course meal will be £5, payable at sign up. Please make sure to have exact money as change may not be ava...ilable and to have meal choices ready as well.
Closing date Monday 12th of November 4pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Some photos from the ceilidh last week