The ESSA Exchange

What do we wish we knew before applying for internships? In this two part episode on internships, Michelle and Sasha delve deep into everything internship related: what it is, where you can apply, and the application process (start to finish).   In Part 1 we explain the benefits of internships, places you can apply, the pre-requisites (do you really need a HD wam?) and the first stages of you...

What opportunities are out there for us? What experiences do employers look for? In this episode, Rosie and Emma chat about all the different activities that you should get involved in to stand out from the crowd, from clubs and societies, part-time jobs, pre-penultimate programs and more.  As mentioned in the episode, make sure to check out Career Connect and their services (including Career...

What exactly is economics? Why should you choose to study it? Lauren and Sasha debunk the mysteries of the major, including what skills you'll learn, what topics you'll cover and the all important question - how much maths is there?

The word ‘bias’ encompasses many forms. In your standard philosophy or legal classes, you may see bias presented in how it challenges notions of fairness and equity. In this episode, Professor Jenny Williams presents the economic point of view when it comes to bias. She shines light into some of her own recent research with risky juvenile offending and drug substance abuse and how this all ties ba...

In this week's featured episode, we sit down with Professor Leslie Martin who shares her perspective on environmental economics. Discussed within this podcast are several, relevant concerns from climate change to decarbonisation to self-driving cars. Well acquainted with contemporary environmental economics, Professor Leslie draws on her consulting experience with the World Bank of Bolivia. This e...

In the latest episode of ESSA's nominal interest podcasts, Amber and Aaron take a seat with Professor Nisvan Erkal to discuss her fuelled passion for experimental economics. In this episode, Nisvan shares her views on the changing field of industrial economics and how this is interconnected to other economic disciplines like behavioural economics and experimental economics. She shares her comments...

In this episode, Amber and Carl sit down with the latest recipient of the Edward Brown Award for Teaching Excellence (2021), Associate Professor Mei Dong. With much talk about the future of the Australian economy in a post-pandemic world, Professor Mei shares some of her insights into her journey as a researcher. She also walks us through some of predictions about the future of cryptocurrencies, i...

Nominal interest podcasts is back again, bringing you a banging new episode with one of unimelb's favourite tutors, Daniel Tiong. In this episode, Daniel shares some of his most hilarious experiences of his BCom. With several years of experience as a tutor for undergraduate econometrics and economics, Daniel discusses from a tutor's perspective, his own study hacks!

Have you ever pondered taking up further study but are not sure on which pathway is right for you? Well, this may be the podcast that you looking for! In this episode, Amber and Ben sit down with Professor Paul Jensen to discuss his journey as a researcher and choices underlying one's decision to take further study.  Topics covered in this episode include: - Employability prospects from pursu...

ESSA is back and bouncing with its podcast series! If you’re looking to learn more about the research of your favourite lecturers or the neat tricks observed in H1 performers, this may be the podcast for you! In this episode, we sit down with Associate Professor David Byrne who discusses: -  The works of his current and past research -  Notable trends in H1 performers in econometrics 1 -...