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What kind of jobs can you get with an economics degree? Today we're considering five possible careers for economics graduates and the pros and cons of each. Researcher

So you want to make your dreams finally come true, and take off to somewhere in Asia to study abroad for one semester. Many people think that studying abroad is expensive, and that only students with wealthy parents can afford a semester abroad, but that’s not true at all! You can study in Asia and actually save money compared to studying at your home university.

The Czech Republic offers over 1,000 study programmes in English at all degree levels and across all fields. Over 42,000 foreign students are studying in the country in Czech, English or other foreign languages.  Wondering how it is to be one of them?  Read on to learn about the experiences of Jana-Aletta Thiele, a postgraduate student of Medical Faculty in Pilsen, Charles University.

It's early to start planning for the summer – but if you want to make the most of your time as a student, you need to look ahead! If you have time off between semesters in your undergraduate or masters degree, you can use that time to attend a summer school. These residential courses typically run from between one week and three weeks, and involve teaching on specialist topics, and group workshops too. Plus, they are are great opportunity to network with fellow students and researchers in your field.

Summer schools are ideal locations for not just learning new skills and ideas, but also for networking with your peers and senior figures in your field. Plus they can be a lot of fun! If you have the time over the summer break, spending a week or two at a summer school can be an helpful step along your career path. Today we're considering the top summer schools for students in politics and international relations which you could participate in 2017:

When you're working on interdisciplinary topics, it's extremely helpful to have contact with other students and researchers in related fields. Getting to know people who are working in different academic disciplines to you gives you new perspectives on your research, as well as improving your communication skills and broadening your knowledge. So interdisciplinary summer schools are the ideal chance to interact with other students and get in practise at presenting your work to an interdisciplinary audience.

Do you want to brush up on your academic skills, to meet more students in your field, and to have fun visiting a new place over the summer holidays? Then you should consider attending a summer school! Usually such schools last between one and three weeks, and involve travelling to a new city and attending lectures, workshops, and group activities related to a specialist academic field.

As a business or management student, you'll know the importance of acquiring specialist skills, and of building your network. Summer schools can help with both of these goals, giving you chances to learn about new topics and to get to know other students, researchers, and professors in your field. If you're thinking about attending a summer school in 2017, below we're listing some of the best courses here:

If you want to learn about a new topic, to brush up on your skills, or to meet more people in your field, then summer schools are an ideal opportunity. Generally aimed at undergraduates, masters students, PhD students, researchers and professionals, these short courses involve teaching, discussion, and group projects. If you're an economics student, today we're listing the top 10 summer schools for you to attend in 2017:

If you're studying economics and are thinking about possible career options, have you considered entrepreneurship? Studying economics gives you many skills which are useful in running your own business. Here are some of the qualities which you'll gain from training in economics which are valuable for entrepreneurship: Good numeracy and a solid understanding of statistics

You know that there are a ton of career prospects open to someone who has studied economics, spanning from academia, to the finance industry, to management consulting. A big plus about studying economics is that it gives you a skill set which is applicable to many different fields. One area of work which is open to an economist is the non-profit sector, which people are often drawn to for social and ethical reasons, or from the desire to make a positive impact on the world.

Are you thinking about completing your degree abroad? Have you considered studying in a centrally located European country, with a rich history, beautiful architecture and nature, low cost of living and a long tradition of quality education? The Czech Republic offers all of this! Although Czech is the main language of tuition at universities, over 1000 study programmes in English are offered at all degree levels and across all fields. Below you can find a step-by-step guide that will help you in getting started with your application!

If you're an economist and you're starting to plan out your career options, then you have a big decision to make: where should you pursue your career? The two biggest locations for the academic job market are the USA and Europe. Today we're comparing both of them so you could see which would be the best place for you to work. Reputation and Career Possibilities

Are you looking for a great economics conference? Here we list some of the top economics events taking place 2016/17. November 2016 Call for Papers: Special Issue of Open Economies Review on Global Labor Markets

Choosing your master's program is a big decision – with so many courses available, how can you find the right one for you? We're here to help by sharing lists of the top master's programs in various disciplines of social sciences, and today we're focusing on business management.

For students with interest and aptitude in both social sciences and mathematics, economics can be the ideal subject to combine these skills. A master's in economics can be preparation for further academic research, or can be a route into a job either in private industry or in the government. Today we are sharing a list of the top master's programs in economics to help you choose the right one for you.

For students interested in pursuing a career in the financial sector, a master's degree in finance or accounting provides skills and knowledge which can be applied to jobs in the field. With a focus on technical and practical skills, such a master's gives strong career prospects and is well suited to students who want to get directly involved in the world of business. To help find the right master's program for you, we're sharing our list of the top master's degrees in the field of finance and accounting.

Vladimir Hlasny is an associate professor of Economics at Ewha Womans University in Seoul. We chose him as the winner of our Conference Grant Contest 2016 and awarded him with a €500 grant.

The world of academia is constantly changing, so much so that the importance to Professors, of different academic and career achievements, is shifting in ways that may be somewhat unexpected.

If you're a young economics student, then there are a number of prizes which you might be eligible for. Various economics organisations create competitions or awards in which they give out prizes for the best project or essay submitted by young economists who are either in school, at university, or at an early stage in their career. These prizes can include cash, money for books, or even career opportunities, and winning such a prize is a great boon for your CV.

As more women continue to occupy a greater number of senior positions both in academia and the private sector, the gender pay gap has become an increasingly relevant issue in the professional and academic labor market. The INOMICS Salary Report 2016 has shown the average salary earned by both sexes at different professional and academic levels, in varying geographical regions.

Now it's time to start looking ahead to the new year and thinking about what you want to achieve. For economics students, we've got suggestions for 10 new year's resolutions which will help to make your studies more engaging, less stressful, and more rewarding. 1. I will try to stay up to date on world politics and the effect it has on global economics.