UNSW Economics Society - EcoSoc
The UNSW Economics Society (EcoSoc) is the leading Economics student organisation in Australia. It is based within the Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. We welcome students who are studying economics or are interested in economic issues. Our vision is to provide academic support, careers information and an interactive social network for students studying any economics or commerce subject.
On this official website, you will find more information about EcoSoc, upcoming events and activities, including information on the RBA Economics Competition, the UNSW Economics Careers Day, the EcoSoc Social Networking Party and the UNSW Economics Advisory Day.
Latest News
* Economics Academic Advisory Day: Our inaugural event will take place on Thursday 7th August, 2008 from 12pm to 2pm. It will include many presentations with courses and careers information. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions after the presentations and at our different stalls. We will also be distributing EcoSoc Careers showbags. Venue Location: Scientia Building (Kensington Campus G19), Tyree Room (Upstairs). For more information, please see our UNSW Economics Advisory Day page.
* Inaugural EcoSoc Social Networking Party: Our inaugural event will take place at the Club Bar, UNSW Roundhouse (Upstairs) on Thursday 14th August, 2008 (Week 3) from 4pm to 7pm. Cost: Free for EcoSoc Members. We are looking forward to having you join EcoSoc for a party with an opportunity to meet other students studying Economics. Food and drinks will be provided by EcoSoc. You will also be able to speak to EcoSoc Executives about any future involvement in this student organisation. Bring all your friends and classmates! More information will be provided closer to date, please RSVP your attendance for catering purposes by emailing Sean Tan: sean.tan@unswecosoc.com
* Australia’s Central Bank Visit: EcoSoc is currently organising a visit to the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney for first-year Macroeconomics students, giving you the exclusive opportunity to learn about Monetary Policy from the experts! More information will be provided closer to date. Date: TBA. Cost: Free. There are limited spots! To register your interest, please email Deniz Sabuncuoglu: deniz.s@unswecosoc.com
* RBA Economics Competition 2008: The UNSW Economics Society (EcoSoc) is running the RBA Economics Competition 2008 for students studying Economics at any accredited university in Australia. The competition will be run by EcoSoc in conjunction with our sponsor, the Reserve Bank of Australia. Please look for the Competition Information Kit, available for download on this website. For more information, please click here.
* UNSW Economics Careers Day: Our popular annual careers event took place on Thursday 22nd May, 2008 (Week 10) at the AGSM Building from 10am to 4pm. This careers fair included information stalls and firms’ presentations, showcasing many opportunities for students studying Economics, Commerce, Mathematics and Statistics, among other disciplines. For other information, please click here.
* EcoSoc Soccer Competition 2008: The UNSW School of Economics has confirmed a soccer competition between undergraduates, postgraduates and staff members will take place this session. The Undergraduate Team has been selected during O-Week and Week 1. This initiative provides closer student interaction, as well as, a release from study. If you are interested in joining the team, please feel free to contact Albin Fajardo: albin.fajardo@unswecosoc.com
* UNSW Orientation Week 2008: EcoSoc had an O-Week Stall to chat to new students and members about our activities and plans for 2008. The Executive would like to thank all our volunteers for doing such a great job! According to an email sent to the Associate Head of Economics and Associate Dean of the ASB by the EDU in the Australian School of Business: “EcoSoc were the most organised, efficient and reliable society that we [they] worked with on Orientation Day.”
