Events organised by the School of Economics in collaboration with the Economics Society HTML Innovative Learning Week 2013 takes place between 18 - 22 February and all regular labs, tutorials, and lectures will be replaced with activities that will allow students to develop new skills and to take part in interdisciplinary learning and create new networks. You can view last year's programme by following the link to Innovative Learning Week 2012 below. Innovative Learning Week 2012 Short Film Competition We are inviting students to make short films about economics. While mobile phones are perfectly fine, you should feel free to use any other equipment and edit your film as you wish - if you want to make a Spielberg-esque production, so much the better. The only brief is that it is on Economics (you could for example base it on a principle from Economics, or on an application of an idea that you have learnt in an economics course to something you see in the real world or something else). The top three entries chosen by the judges will receive prizes of £400, £200 and £100 respectively and will be shown at the Cameo Cinema prior to the screening of Moneyball. Also, we may use some of the films in future lectures and programme materials!!! You can enter individually or as part of a group. The competition is open to both undergraduates and post graduates, but you can’t feature in more than one film. The maximum length of film is two minutes. Update: The results are: 1st - The Battle of the Sexes by Constantin Reinprecht and Leonie Hammerstein (2nd year) 2nd - Bear's Market for Lemons by Georgina Allen (4th year) 3rd - Game Theory by Van Lynn Foo (1st year) All the films are available to view online on the School's YouTube page. School of Economics YouTube page Schedule of Events Coffee with the Economics Society Sunday 17th February 12-2pm Come along and meet with other EconSoc Members over coffee - chat and discuss the upcoming events in Innovative Learning Week. It's a great way to socialise, meet new people and learn about the fantastic events arranged for the week ahead. Loft Bar, Teviot Game Theory Challenge - Economics 2 students Monday 18th February 2-4pm Students can compete against their Economics 2 classmates in a number of hypothetical strategic situations. Sign up on the Economics 2 Learn page. Maximum 24 students * First place prize: £100 * Second place prize: £30 * Third place prize: £20 Room 3.10, 31 Buccleuch Place Practice assessment centre workshop (group exercises) Monday 18th February 2-5pm Assessment centres are a common feature of the recruitment process for many graduate employers and effective preparation is essential to ensure a good performance. This interactive session will explore the range of activities that you might expect as part of an assessment centre, what employers are looking for and how they measure your performance. You will also have the opportunity to experience some group exercises similar to those used in assessment centres and to reflect on your performance. Maximum 12 students - sign up on the Economics Honours Learn page Panel discussion CAN FISCAL STIMULUS SAVE US? Tuesday 19th February 2-4pm Dr Robert Zymek, Dr Sean Brocklebank and Prof Sevi Rodriguez Mora will debate one of the most contentious macroeconomic topics of our times. Dr Zymek will make the case for more government spending, Dr Brocklebank will argue against more fiscal stimulus - and no one knows what Prof Rodriguez Mora will do! Dr Simon Clark will chair the debate and subsequent Q&A session. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 5 Mock interviews with Citi Tuesday 19th February 2-6pm Citi are visiting the Economics Society and offering invaluable mock interviews. This is an unmissable opportunity for all years, and particularly for those applying for Spring Weeks, Summer Internships and Graduate Roles. It's expected to be extremely popular and those wishing to attend should send their CV to edinburgheconomics@gmail.com. If you are are successful, you will be notified of your time slot and place where the interview will be held. All CVs should be sent by 15th February. Talk by Dr Dimitra Politi Greece in crisis: a personal account of the economic, political and social turmoil in Greece Tuesday 19th February, 7-9pm Dr Politi, winner of Best Director of Studies in the 2012 EUSA Teaching Awards, is giving a talk as part of the Residence Life Academic Cheese and Wine Lecture Series. There will be a 1 hour lecture and then a "mix and mingle"/discussion session. Please email accom.reslifeevents@ed.ac.uk with your name and course of study. You can also reserve a seat for a friend - just give your friend's name as well so that the organisers can have nametags already waiting when you arrive (to help with the mingling). St Trinnean's Room, St Leonard's, Pollock Halls CV Clinic Wednesday 20th February 10am-12noon A targeted and focused CV is your first point of contact with a potential employer and is vital in gaining an interview. The CV clinic gives you the opportunity to have an individual appointment with a Careers Adviser to get feedback on your CV before you start sending it to employers. Individual appointments are up to 15 minutes and you should bring a printed copy of your CV with you. Maximum 8 students, 15 minutes per student - sign up on the Economics Honours Learn page Mock interviews with Bloomberg, Deloitte and PwC Wednesday 20th February 2-6pm Economics Society sponsors are coming to campus and offering mock interview practice. This is fantastic experience for those applying for jobs, interviews etc. It's available to all years regardless of experience and you are strongly recommended to apply. It's expected to be popular so please send your CV to edinburgheconomics@gmail.com and those who are successful will be emailed their time slot and details where the interview will be held. All CVs should be sent by Friday 15th February. Pub Quiz Wednesday 20th February 6-8pm The Economic Society invites you to join in on a light-hearted Pub Quiz during Innovative Learning Week Test your knowledge of historic development, identify leaders in a picture round and learn new quirks of the rising markets. If anything, come for a beer and some bants on the wednesday, 20th of Feb. from 18:00-20:00 in THE STUDY, Teviot. Short film Screening Thursday 21st February from 2pm There will be a screening of some of the best entries to the short film competition and the winners will be announced. You don’t have to have entered the competition to come and watch! The top three will be shown on the big screen in the Cameo prior to Moneyball! The results are: 1st - The Battle of the Sexes by Constantin Reinprecht and Leonie Hammerstein (2nd year) 2nd - Bear's Market for Lemons by Georgina Allen (4th year) 3rd - Game Theory by Van Lynn Foo (1st year) All the films will be available to view online in the near future - further details will follow. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 5 Film Viewing at the Cameo Cinema Thursday 21st February at 6pm Image We are arranging an exclusive film viewing of Moneyball - based on the true story of Oakland A's general manager's attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing economics inspired computer-generated analysis. Tickets are available from the Economics UG Office (G1, 30 Buccleuch Place) for £1 (from Monday). Cameo Cinema, 38 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9LZ David Hume Cup Friday 22nd February 1-3.30pm Are you interested in the debate revolving around Scotland's independence? From politics and economics to language and national identity - what would Scottish independence really mean? Now, it's time to have your say! As part of Innovative Learning Week, the Economics Society will be organising the David Hume Cup, a debate competition on the independence of Scotland. The details of the competition are as follows: Topic: Scottish Independence: the Arguments For and Against Rounds: David Hume Cup will be divided into 3 stages, 1st stage, Semi Finals and Finals: 1st stage (Consisting of 10 people; 2 minutes of presentation per person) This consists of a powerpoint presentation of 2 minutes on Scottish Independence: For or Against. Every candidate will present his or her ideas in front of an audience and the judging panel. Candidates are expected to pick their own stand. The judging panel will choose 4 people to progress into the semi final round. The powerpoint presentation has to be sent at least 2 days in advance to the Economics Society at edinburgheconomics@gmail.com. Semi finals (20 min in total) 4 people will be chosen by the panel to progress into the semi final round. There will be two contests (2 people in each contest) consisting of a questionnaire round to test your knowledge on the Scottish economy. Each candidate will be given 7 questions about the Scottish economy and will have 10 seconds to answer each question. The winner will be the one with more answers and a winner from each pair will proceed to the finals. Final (15min for contestants to prepare their debate; debate 5 minutes each, 30 minutes in total) The topic of debate will be on the Independence of Scotland: For or against? Candidates will be flipping a coin to decide which side they are debating for. The judging panel chooses winner. If there are any questions, please feel free to email edinburgheconomics@gmail.com We look forward to hearing what you have to say about Scottish independence, whether you are for or against. David Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C Publication date 05 Nov, 2015
HTML Innovative Learning Week 2013 takes place between 18 - 22 February and all regular labs, tutorials, and lectures will be replaced with activities that will allow students to develop new skills and to take part in interdisciplinary learning and create new networks. You can view last year's programme by following the link to Innovative Learning Week 2012 below. Innovative Learning Week 2012 Short Film Competition We are inviting students to make short films about economics. While mobile phones are perfectly fine, you should feel free to use any other equipment and edit your film as you wish - if you want to make a Spielberg-esque production, so much the better. The only brief is that it is on Economics (you could for example base it on a principle from Economics, or on an application of an idea that you have learnt in an economics course to something you see in the real world or something else). The top three entries chosen by the judges will receive prizes of £400, £200 and £100 respectively and will be shown at the Cameo Cinema prior to the screening of Moneyball. Also, we may use some of the films in future lectures and programme materials!!! You can enter individually or as part of a group. The competition is open to both undergraduates and post graduates, but you can’t feature in more than one film. The maximum length of film is two minutes. Update: The results are: 1st - The Battle of the Sexes by Constantin Reinprecht and Leonie Hammerstein (2nd year) 2nd - Bear's Market for Lemons by Georgina Allen (4th year) 3rd - Game Theory by Van Lynn Foo (1st year) All the films are available to view online on the School's YouTube page. School of Economics YouTube page Schedule of Events Coffee with the Economics Society Sunday 17th February 12-2pm Come along and meet with other EconSoc Members over coffee - chat and discuss the upcoming events in Innovative Learning Week. It's a great way to socialise, meet new people and learn about the fantastic events arranged for the week ahead. Loft Bar, Teviot Game Theory Challenge - Economics 2 students Monday 18th February 2-4pm Students can compete against their Economics 2 classmates in a number of hypothetical strategic situations. Sign up on the Economics 2 Learn page. Maximum 24 students * First place prize: £100 * Second place prize: £30 * Third place prize: £20 Room 3.10, 31 Buccleuch Place Practice assessment centre workshop (group exercises) Monday 18th February 2-5pm Assessment centres are a common feature of the recruitment process for many graduate employers and effective preparation is essential to ensure a good performance. This interactive session will explore the range of activities that you might expect as part of an assessment centre, what employers are looking for and how they measure your performance. You will also have the opportunity to experience some group exercises similar to those used in assessment centres and to reflect on your performance. Maximum 12 students - sign up on the Economics Honours Learn page Panel discussion CAN FISCAL STIMULUS SAVE US? Tuesday 19th February 2-4pm Dr Robert Zymek, Dr Sean Brocklebank and Prof Sevi Rodriguez Mora will debate one of the most contentious macroeconomic topics of our times. Dr Zymek will make the case for more government spending, Dr Brocklebank will argue against more fiscal stimulus - and no one knows what Prof Rodriguez Mora will do! Dr Simon Clark will chair the debate and subsequent Q&A session. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 5 Mock interviews with Citi Tuesday 19th February 2-6pm Citi are visiting the Economics Society and offering invaluable mock interviews. This is an unmissable opportunity for all years, and particularly for those applying for Spring Weeks, Summer Internships and Graduate Roles. It's expected to be extremely popular and those wishing to attend should send their CV to edinburgheconomics@gmail.com. If you are are successful, you will be notified of your time slot and place where the interview will be held. All CVs should be sent by 15th February. Talk by Dr Dimitra Politi Greece in crisis: a personal account of the economic, political and social turmoil in Greece Tuesday 19th February, 7-9pm Dr Politi, winner of Best Director of Studies in the 2012 EUSA Teaching Awards, is giving a talk as part of the Residence Life Academic Cheese and Wine Lecture Series. There will be a 1 hour lecture and then a "mix and mingle"/discussion session. Please email accom.reslifeevents@ed.ac.uk with your name and course of study. You can also reserve a seat for a friend - just give your friend's name as well so that the organisers can have nametags already waiting when you arrive (to help with the mingling). St Trinnean's Room, St Leonard's, Pollock Halls CV Clinic Wednesday 20th February 10am-12noon A targeted and focused CV is your first point of contact with a potential employer and is vital in gaining an interview. The CV clinic gives you the opportunity to have an individual appointment with a Careers Adviser to get feedback on your CV before you start sending it to employers. Individual appointments are up to 15 minutes and you should bring a printed copy of your CV with you. Maximum 8 students, 15 minutes per student - sign up on the Economics Honours Learn page Mock interviews with Bloomberg, Deloitte and PwC Wednesday 20th February 2-6pm Economics Society sponsors are coming to campus and offering mock interview practice. This is fantastic experience for those applying for jobs, interviews etc. It's available to all years regardless of experience and you are strongly recommended to apply. It's expected to be popular so please send your CV to edinburgheconomics@gmail.com and those who are successful will be emailed their time slot and details where the interview will be held. All CVs should be sent by Friday 15th February. Pub Quiz Wednesday 20th February 6-8pm The Economic Society invites you to join in on a light-hearted Pub Quiz during Innovative Learning Week Test your knowledge of historic development, identify leaders in a picture round and learn new quirks of the rising markets. If anything, come for a beer and some bants on the wednesday, 20th of Feb. from 18:00-20:00 in THE STUDY, Teviot. Short film Screening Thursday 21st February from 2pm There will be a screening of some of the best entries to the short film competition and the winners will be announced. You don’t have to have entered the competition to come and watch! The top three will be shown on the big screen in the Cameo prior to Moneyball! The results are: 1st - The Battle of the Sexes by Constantin Reinprecht and Leonie Hammerstein (2nd year) 2nd - Bear's Market for Lemons by Georgina Allen (4th year) 3rd - Game Theory by Van Lynn Foo (1st year) All the films will be available to view online in the near future - further details will follow. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 5 Film Viewing at the Cameo Cinema Thursday 21st February at 6pm Image We are arranging an exclusive film viewing of Moneyball - based on the true story of Oakland A's general manager's attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing economics inspired computer-generated analysis. Tickets are available from the Economics UG Office (G1, 30 Buccleuch Place) for £1 (from Monday). Cameo Cinema, 38 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9LZ David Hume Cup Friday 22nd February 1-3.30pm Are you interested in the debate revolving around Scotland's independence? From politics and economics to language and national identity - what would Scottish independence really mean? Now, it's time to have your say! As part of Innovative Learning Week, the Economics Society will be organising the David Hume Cup, a debate competition on the independence of Scotland. The details of the competition are as follows: Topic: Scottish Independence: the Arguments For and Against Rounds: David Hume Cup will be divided into 3 stages, 1st stage, Semi Finals and Finals: 1st stage (Consisting of 10 people; 2 minutes of presentation per person) This consists of a powerpoint presentation of 2 minutes on Scottish Independence: For or Against. Every candidate will present his or her ideas in front of an audience and the judging panel. Candidates are expected to pick their own stand. The judging panel will choose 4 people to progress into the semi final round. The powerpoint presentation has to be sent at least 2 days in advance to the Economics Society at edinburgheconomics@gmail.com. Semi finals (20 min in total) 4 people will be chosen by the panel to progress into the semi final round. There will be two contests (2 people in each contest) consisting of a questionnaire round to test your knowledge on the Scottish economy. Each candidate will be given 7 questions about the Scottish economy and will have 10 seconds to answer each question. The winner will be the one with more answers and a winner from each pair will proceed to the finals. Final (15min for contestants to prepare their debate; debate 5 minutes each, 30 minutes in total) The topic of debate will be on the Independence of Scotland: For or against? Candidates will be flipping a coin to decide which side they are debating for. The judging panel chooses winner. If there are any questions, please feel free to email edinburgheconomics@gmail.com We look forward to hearing what you have to say about Scottish independence, whether you are for or against. David Hume Tower, Lecture Theatre C
