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The UK government has established the AI Economics Institute (AIEI) to analyze the economic effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and inform policymaking, ensuring equitable growth amidst AI advancements.

The European Economic Association has announced Oriana Bandiera of the London School of Economics as the 2026 recipient of the Birgit Grodal Award for her exceptional contributions to the field of economics.

Debapratim De, former director of economic research, has been promoted to chief economist at Deloitte UK, succeeding Ian Stewart, who retires after nearly two decades in the role.

Princeton University's Economics Department commemorated the annual Class Day on May 25, 2026, honoring graduates' accomplishments, including outstanding thesis awards and recognitions.

Whitney K. Newey, a prominent figure in econometric theory, receives the 2026 edition of the $300,000 Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize.

Whether you want to learn about a new topic, to brush up on your skills, or to meet more people in your economics field, summer schools are an ideal opportunity for you. Many reputable universities run intensive but stimulating summer courses that give students the chance to increase their academic standing.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows, featuring 223 remarkable artists, scientists, and scholars selected from nearly 5,000 applicants across 55 fields. Of these, one is an economist, and two are data scientists.

Students from the TU905 BSc Economics and Finance programme at TU Dublin have triumphed at the Goodbody Student Managed Fund Competition, showcasing their expertise in investment management.

Ludwig Straub has been awarded the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal for his significant contributions to macroeconomic modeling. His research addresses agent heterogeneity and its impact on economic dynamics, particularly in relation to consumer behavior and fiscal policy.

The National Bank of Slovakia is inviting research proposals to support economic and financial studies, with grants ranging from €5,000 to €70,000. 

If you are an undergraduate student of economics, the prospect of a Master’s, MRes or PhD can feel hard to picture. You might be wondering what the pace is like, how mathematical the first term really is, and what “graduate-level” expectations look like day to day.One practical way to find out is to take part in a summer school designed specifically as a bridge into postgraduate study. These courses introduce more advanced methods than most undergraduate programmes cover in depth, and they help you identify what to strengthen before you apply.