The Economists’ Society Story

Home to UCL’s Economists and Policymakers.

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OUR MANIFESTO.

We are dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and are fuelled by a passion for the beauty of Economic theory.

We organise for world class economists to speak at UCL and share their unique insights with our members. In addition, we host social events for Economics students, oversee student representation and provide various other opportunities to those who wish to get more involved with their department.

More than just an academic society, we also strive to form a sense of belonging and identity with the department and our peers.

In short, we are a family.

  • We believe economics should be open to everyone, whatever their background, year of study, or course of study.
    From speaker events to society opportunities, we work to remove barriers so every student can engage with the discipline and the department.

  • Beyond lectures and seminars, we build a department where every member feels they belong and has a voice.
    Through socials, student representation (FYR opportunities), and shared experiences, we turn classmates into lifelong friends.

  • We hold ourselves to a high standard in everything we do, from the events we plan to the way we represent our members. Curiosity and rigour guide our work, and we believe ambition is something to be nurtured rather than gatekept.
    Our aim is simple: that every member leaves more capable, more informed, and more ambitious than when they arrived, and that the society itself keeps raising the bar for what a student organisation can achieve.

OUR STRUCTURE.

Academic Engagement

Academic Events

  • Director of Academic Events

  • Vice Directors of Academic Events

  • First Year Representatives of AE

UCL Journal of Economics

The Economic Tribune

Employer & Alumni Engagement

External Relations

  • Director of External Relations

  • Vice Director of External Relations

  • First Year Representatives of ER

Internal Relations

  • Director of Internal Relations

  • Vice Director of Internal Relations

  • First Year Representatives of IR

Social Engagement

Marketing

  • Director of Marketing

  • First Year Representatives of Marketing

Social Events

  • Director of Social Events

  • First Year Representatives of Socials

SOCIETY HIGHLIGHTS.

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Annual David Ricardo Ball

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EconPlusDal

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Annual Spring & Summer Internship Panels

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Economics Conferences

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