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Welcome to June’s newsletter from the Department
of Economics at LSE. This month we focus on student life
and managing studies.
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Have you received our previous newsletters?
Remember we have a dedicated offer holder’s
webpage with an archive of our previous
newsletters. As always if you have any queries, do email us –
we’d love to hear from you and help if you have any questions.
Admissions related queries should be directed to Graduate Admissions.
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Reminder
to accept offer
A reminder that any outstanding documents must be
submitted to Graduate Admissions.
Information on conditions and how to submit documentation can be
found in your offer pack. Any documentation
regarding your offer should be sent to the Graduate Admissions
Office as early as possible. Use your LSE
for You account to keep your contact details up
to date and make sure you don't miss any important communications
from the School.
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Meet
your Programme Director
When you join your programme, not only will you
experience LSE’s world-class teaching you will also have the
support and advice from your MSc Programme Director, Dr Vassilis
Hajivassiliou.
Dr Hajivassiliou gained his BSc Economics from the LSE with a
First in 1980 and immediately progressed to our MSc Economics,
where he was awarded a Distinction and the Ely Devons
prize. After completing his PhD at MIT, Dr Hajivassiliou
became Assistant and then Associate Professor at Yale University
before re-joining the Department as a Reader in Economics. He is
now an Associate Professor.
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His research and teaching have been recognised
through numerous awards at Yale and LSE. Dr Hajivassiliou’s role
will be to support all first year MSc Economics (Two year
programme) students and activities.
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Econometrics is the economists’ toolbox to answer empirical
questions using data. In the first term of these
introductory courses we focus on how to apply the methods to
causal what-if question, for example, what is the effect of
fiscal policy on output? Practical example and hands-on
computer work form an important part while the second term
sharpens the theory underlying these tools.
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The MSc programme regulations can be found on the Calendar.
Note this link is for the 2015/16 academic year.
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Reminder!
Deadline for applying for accommodation for graduate
students is 31
July 2016.
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Focus on: Student Life & Managing Studies
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Student
Life
The LSE student experience combines all the
advantages of London life with the benefits of our
friendly, international campus. Here you'll find a community of
staff and students who all believe in our
motto, 'understanding the causes of things'. Visit Student Life to find out more!
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The Students@LSE
blog gives you an insight into what it means to be a student at
LSE. Whether you are interested in the work load, the lectures
and classes or the social scene at LSE and in London, LSE
students post on an array of topics and are happy to answer any
questions about their experiences. Read about Students@LSE
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Societies are the heart and soul of student life
at LSE, and becoming a member is the best way to get more out of
your time at university. Getting involved in societies is a great
way to make friends, improve your skills or learn something
completely new. There are so many available that you’re sure to
find something that interests you.
Read more on LSE SU Societies
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Managing
studies
The LSE Study Toolkit is a web
resource designed to help you to tackle studying at LSE with
confidence. The four key components of the toolkit, communicating
your ideas, honing your quantitative skills, making convincing
arguments and studying independently, are all designed to help
you develop the skills you need for rewarding and successful
study.
In addition, the LSE Personal Development Aide Memoire
(PDAM) allows you to build a personalised record of
the extra-curricular activities you undertake during your
time at LSE. A completed PDAM will enable you to
provide information and evidence about how these activities have
helped you develop skills in areas such as team working and
communication, making it a useful reference for job
applications, interviews and networking.
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Thinking
of doing a PhD?
Given the intensity of competition for PhD places
at top international programmes, a strong Master’s degree has
almost become a necessary condition. An MSc Economics (Two year
programme) degree from LSE will certainly give you a competitive
advantage, and to provide further support in the application
process we offer our students:
- An application
seminar on applying to US PhD programmes;
- A seminar on how
to write a research proposal;
- PhD consultations
with the MSc Tutor;
- Dedicated
guidelines on how to write a statement of purpose (SoP).
If you are thinking of a PhD, have a look at the
LSE Careers Blog post on doing a Phd. They also
provide advice on Want to do a Phd?
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LSE
Teaching Awards 2016
The annual LSE Teaching Awards took place in May.
These awards are a showcase for teachers who have made a real
impact on students and recognise their special contribution to
teaching at LSE. The awards are based on three categories –
Teaching Promotion Awards, LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) Teaching
Excellence Awards and Class Teaching Awards. The Department
is extremely proud of all our teachers who were honoured by LSE
at the LSESU Teaching Excellence Awards Celebration! The LSESU
Teaching Excellence Award Winner in Excellent Feedback and
Communication went to current MSc Economics student, Francesco
Ruggieri. More can be found on our News page.
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New
Staff
We welcome to the Department Professor Nava Ashraf
who will join us from July 2016. Previously an
Associate Professor in the Negotiations, Organizations, and
Markets Unit at Harvard Business School, she joins the Department
as Professor of Economics and will also take on the role of
Research Director at the Marshall Institute.
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Professor Ashraf received her PhD in Economics
from Harvard University in 2005, and her BA in Economics and
International Relations from Stanford University. Her research
combines psychology and economics, using both lab and field
experiments to test insights from behavioural economics in
Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Her papers are
published in the top economics journals, and she has been
honoured with a Queen’s Jubilee Medal for service.
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Economics
Annual Review
The first publication of its type produced by the
Economics Department, the Review
aims to keep our alumni, visitors and friends updated on the
Department’s activities during the previous academic year. It
contains news of internal and external appointments, awards,
student prizes, public events and selected publications, as well
as staff and student profiles, and articles on the various
initiatives with which the Department has been involved
throughout the year.
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You will receive a copy of the 2015-16 Annual
Review in your Department Welcome Pack during Welcome Week.
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We look forward to welcoming you to your MSc
programme, the Department and to LSE!
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