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ESSA’s first major event for 2013

March 13, 2013 in Clubs and Societies, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

ESSA’s first major event for Semester 1 is our ‘Networking and Trivia Night’. Our members will have the chance to meet with representatives from our sponsors and alumni from some of Melbourne’s leading universities.

The night will begin with a networking session followed by trivia. The night allows for networking in an informal and relaxed setting, with the opportunity to discuss career paths, graduate programs and post-graduation options.

Sponsors attending:
- NAB
- Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
- Deloitte Access Economics
- The Victorian Department of Treasury & Finance
- Ernst & Young
- The Essential Services Commission
- The Productivity Commission
- The Victorian Competition & Efficiency Commission
- Left Right Think Tank
- Grattan Institute
- Department of Economics, University of Melbourne
- Department of Economics, Monash University

When?

6:30pm, Thursday 21 March 2013

Where?

Grand Buffet Hall, Union House, The University of Melbourne

TICKET SALES:

Tickets will be on sale from the ESSA stall. For more information and ticket purchases visit http://economicstudents.com/events/?title=trivia

Hope to see you there!

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‘Writing on Economics’ with Martin Wolf

October 11, 2012 in Clubs and Societies

ESSA and CAINZ are proud to co-host

a ‘Writing on Economics’

Martin Wolf is an Economics graduate from the University of Oxford and current Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times.

Martin Wolf is one of the leading minds of our time. Over a forty year career, he has received many awards from government, academic and media spheres. Professor Wolf has been listed in Foreign Policy’s “Top 100 Global Thinkers” list multiple times.

Mohamed A. El-Erian, CEO PIMCO: “by far, the most influential economic columnist out there”.

Professor Wolf will share his in-depth knowledge and experience as a journalist in a one-hour economics workshop open to CAINZ and ESSA members. The event will start with a 25-minute presentation from Professor Wolf, before we open up to the floor for questions.

Seats are strictly limited, so register at http://whatiscainz.com/wolf or http://economicstudents.com/events/?title=wolf to have your chance to come along to this fantastic event.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 17th October (Week 11)
Time: 2:10-3:10pm
Venue: ESJ King Theatre, Level 3 Medical Building, University of Melbourne
Cost: Free
Enquiries: contact@economicstudents.com

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News from ESSA

August 23, 2012 in Clubs and Societies

Relive Q&A! Welcome two new writers! http://economicstudents.com/

Events: recap of Q&A – http://wp.me/p27n5a-Gv
Chris Weinberg: students’ recap of Q&A – http://wp.me/p27n5a-Gt
Events: listen to the audio from the night – http://wp.me/s27n5a-essaqa
Clement Wong: recap of David Finch lecture – http://wp.me/p27n5a-Gq
Natalya Turkina: corporate social responsibility – http://wp.me/p27n5a-GD
Thomas Wu: economics in Batman – http://wp.me/p27n5a-GJ

The World this Week: http://wp.me/p27n5a-Go
Q&A Poll: What do you attribute the rising electricity prices to? Carbon Tax/Infrastructure spending/Higher demand/Other

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News from ESSA

August 16, 2012 in Clubs and Societies, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Q&A specials! New website! http://economicstudents.com/

Andrew Norton: explains his paper Graduate Winners, on higher education – http://wp.me/p27n5a-CO
Alice He: implications of a two-speed economy – http://wp.me/p27n5a-CA
Freya McCormick: the sexist two-speeds – http://wp.me/p27n5a-s4
Hungy Ye: introduces Q&A panellists – http://wp.me/p27n5a-CG
Andrew Jakubowicz: the new Migration Council – http://wp.me/p27n5a-CW
The World this Week: http://wp.me/p27n5a-Cl

Q&A Poll: Should the mining boom wealth be spread evenly across the nation, or help stronger states attract more business? Evenly Spread/Help stronger states

Don’t forget to register for Q&A this Thursday 16 August 2012! http://economicstudents.com/events/?event=1

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New from Economics Student Society of Australia (ESSA)

August 9, 2012 in Clubs and Societies, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Structural Changes in the Australian Economy: explanation of the two-speed economy

The Flight of the Kiwis: on immigration of New Zealand-ers

America Votes: issues which will surround the upcoming US presidential election

Poll: Do you think Kevin Rudd’s ‘Big Australia’ policies would be economically beneficial for the Australian economy?

Be sure to check out our upcoming Q&A event if you haven’t already! http://economicstudents.com/events-qanda/

Exercise your education!
http://www.facebook.com/essa.unimelb
https://twitter.com/#!/essa_unimelb

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ESSA proudly presents Q&A

July 26, 2012 in Clubs and Societies, Professional Enhancement

The Economics Student Society of Australia (ESSA) proudly presents Q&A. This event will be in the style of the ABC’s Q&A television program. You will have the chance to ask an expert panel questions related to two economic issues of particular importance in Australia – immigration and the two-speed economy.

Panellists include:

George Megalogenis, respected economics journalist with The Australian

Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics and former economics advisor to PM Julia Gillard

Dr W. Max Corden, pre-eminent international economist from Melbourne Institute

James Paterson, Editor of the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) review

Professor Neville Norman, Economist, Consultant to the Public and Private sectors and Academic at the University of Melbourne

Stephen Long (moderator), Economics Correspondent at ABC

Light refreshments will be served at an informal networking session after the debate, where George Megalogenis will be signing copies of his new book The Australian Moment.

Date: Thursday 16th August (Week 4)

Time: Registration at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start.

Venue: Public Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building

This event is free for ESSA members – membership will be confirmed at the registration desk on the night. Tickets for non-members and the general public are $5.

NOTE: Online registration is required for attendance and to ask a question to the panel.

Join the discussion on twitter: #essaqanda

Discuss the event on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/essa.unimelb

http://essaqanda.eventbrite.com/?ebtv=C

Tags: economics, essa, event, immigration and the two-speed economy, panel, Q&A
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New from Economics Student Society of Australia (ESSA)

June 26, 2012 in Clubs and Societies

Slacking Off: using option theory to explain procrastination

A Profitable Orientation: why pay is not the only reason why jobs are going overseas

Poll: How were exams? Great/Good/Meh/Bad/Terrible

Exercise your education!
http://www.facebook.com/essa.unimelb
https://twitter.com/#!/essa_unimelb

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ESSA proudly presents Trivia Night with Economics Alumni

April 26, 2012 in Clubs and Societies

After the success of our recent launch event, ESSA is extremely excited to bring you Trivia Night with Economics Alumni!

This is our main event for the semester, so come down and join us for some challenging trivia and a few sneaky drinks at the Clyde Hotel on Thursday the 26^th of April.

Mixed teams will also provide you a fantastic opportunity to mingle with other students, economics alumni and economic professionals in a relaxed environment. Food and refreshments will be provided and there are awesome prizes are up for grabs including merchandise from Converse, beauty packs, movie tickets, drinks and more!

Date: Thursday 26^th April 2012

Time: 6pm-8.30pm

Venue: The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan Street Carlton

Tickets: $10 & $15* for non-members (*includes membership)

Teams: You can enter in as an individual or in teams (up to 5 people)

Tickets are available online at http://essatrivia.eventbrite.com.au/

We look forward to seeing you there!

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