First Year Guide 2012 

Submitted by UQES on Fri, 16/03/2012 - 10:37pm

The UQ Economics Society is proud to announce that the First Year Guide for 2012 has now been released!The First Year Guide is one of our major publications that aims to assist our fellow students entering studies. It's a handy guide going though the big and little things that we think will really assist the move into your First Year that little bit smoother.The First Year Guide goes through the following topics:

  • Our Events through 2012
  • Getting Ready (subjects/courses, planning your degree/major, honours)
  • Resources
  • Study (attendance, study time, P.A.S.S.)
  • Exams
  • Assessment
  • Getting to UQ
  • Frequently Asked Questions

We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed compiling it!The guide is available from the following link:

Creative Distraction Issue 17 

Submitted by UQES on Sat, 26/11/2011 - 11:59am

The UQ Economics Society is proud to announce that the 17th edition of Creative Distraction is now available in our publications section.

Creative Distraction is the UQES's premier publication, showcasing the work of high achieving students. With an academic focus, the magazine aims to promote excellence in writing, and to give students a chance to have their works published.

This edition features the following student contributions:

  • 'Valuing Endangered Species' - Trudi Saul
  • 'Telecom Industry of India' - Ayush Singhal
  • 'Is a General Glut Possible?' - Liam Reynolds

Lecturers interviewed in this edition:

  • James Laurenceson
  • Maxine Darnell

If you have a paper of publishable quality and would like to help contribute to future releases of Creative Distraction please visit our publications section for more information.

Creative Distraction Issue 16 

Submitted by UQES on Tue, 23/08/2011 - 1:36pm

The UQ Economics Society is proud to announce that the 16th edition of Creative Distraction is now available in our publications section.

Creative Distraction is the UQES's premier publication, showcasing the work of high achieving students. With an academic focus, the magazine aims to promote excellence in writing, and to give students a chance to have their works published.

This edition features the following student contributions:

  • 'If Markets Are So Perfect, Why Do We Have Traffic Accidents?' - Daniel Quiggin
  • 'Contraceptive Use - An integral part of economic growth in Ghana' - Hoang Oanh Do
  • 'Medial tourism - Market drivers, determinants of demand, and its effects on public health of destination countries.' - Nhut Tan Doan

Lecturers interviewed in this edition:

  • Dr Bruce Littleboy
  • Dr Fabrizio Carmignani

If you have a paper of publishable quality and would like to help contribute to future releases of Creative Distraction please visit our publications section for more information.

UQES on board the HMAS Sydney 

Submitted by UQES on Sat, 23/07/2011 - 12:34pm

Two of our executive, Karl Stacey and Gordon Owens, were lucky enough to be invited on board the HMAS Sydney last week, courtesy of the Australian Defence Force. The ADF, one of our Gold sponsors, has been very supportive of the UQES this year and currently have positions available relating to finance and other fields. Check our the opportunities available here: www.defencejobs.gov.au.