Queen's Economics Department

QED students, faculty, and alumni engaged in numerous activities over the last year. Read our 2023 newsletter containing highlights of events in the department and activities of faculty, alumni, and students.

We are always thrilled to hear from our alumni. If you have news to share, questions, comments, or updates, please reach out to our administrative team at [email protected]

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The Department of Economics at Queen’s University invites applications for up to two Weatherall Postdoctoral Fellowships. These are one-year fellowships, commencing on July 1st, 2024, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Postdoctoral Fellows will work under the supervision of a host professor in the Department. While, we are particularly interested in applicants with research and teaching interests in the area of econometrics, applicants in other fields are also encouraged to apply.

Weatherall Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 | Queen's Economics Department Posted January 18, 2024 The Department of Economics at Queen’s University invites applications for up to two Weatherall Postdoctoral Fellowships. These are one-year fellowships, commencing on July 1st, 2024, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Postdoctoral Fellows will work under th...

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is an intensive 12-month experiential learning opportunity for graduating students to lead a self-directed project in a community they have a meaningful connection with. Fellows are provided with comprehensive training, personal and professional development coaching, up to $40,000 in funding, and wrap-around supports to design, plan, and implement an innovative project in their community. This year-long Fellowship is designed for students who show a demonstrated capacity and potential to develop and evolve as leaders and change makers and have a meaningful connection with a community of their choosing.

Applications for Cohort 9 of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship are open until January 5th, 2024. Visit https://linktr.ee/pathyfellowship to learn more and start your application today!

All set for Fall Preview with members of QES! We are here from 10am - 2pm

Congratulations to Dr. John Hartwick on being inducted as a Fellow by the Canadian Resource and Environmental Economics Association for his work in environmental and resource economics and his contributions to CREEA|ACERE

https://sites.google.com/view/creeaacere/awards/fellows .tfh1qqga1aw

On October 19th, join the Department of Economics for the 2023 Clark Public Lecture. Dr. Krishna Pendakur (Simon Fraser University) will be presenting "What Should We Do About Rising Inequality?".

See website for additional details https://www.econ.queensu.ca/about/events/clark-public-lecture-krishna-pendakur

Applications now open for the FAS Pre-Doctoral Fellowships for Indigenous Students and Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Black Studies Students.

Pre-Doctoral Fellowships | Queen's University Faculty of Arts and Science In 2018-19, Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) introduced Pre-Doctoral Fellowships for Indigenous Students. The first of its kind in Canada, the program is designed to support the intellectual and scholarly development of senior doctoral candidates in ways that position them for success.Building on t...

It's time to Think Grad Studies. Meet one of our grad student mentors for a chat and/or attend one of our upcoming events to find out if grad school in Arts and Science is the right fit for you! See QUartsci.ca/grad for details and to register. Don’t delay, space is limited!

Another successful PIAR program this summer! Congratulations to all the graduates!!

Looking for an opportunity to gain a bit of experience? York Region is looking to hire someone on contract in a Budget Analyst (Economist) role. Please check out the listing below!

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) hiring Budget Analyst (Economist) in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada | LinkedIn Posted 9:00:54 AM. POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Manager, Budget Coordination, is responsible for providing…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

The 57th Annual Conference of the was held June 2-3, 2023 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Current and former members of the QED were on the receiving end of two prestigious awards and one fellow. Follow link below for details.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Become a Mentor!

Application deadline: June 4, 2023

The pathway at the southeast corner of Tindall Field between the new Indigenous Gathering Space and Mackintosh-Corry Hall will be temporarily closed as of Tuesday, May 30 for approximately 2 weeks.

Too beautiful to not take a picture!

Every month, StatCan releases the Consumer Price Index, doing the important work of measuring inflation. But what does that number tell us about the health of the economy? It might seem as though inflation is the bad guy: higher prices mean Canadians’ money doesn’t go as far, but maybe inflation isn’t all bad. Guy Gellatly, Chief Economic Advisor at StatCan, joins the podcast team to break down inflation targeting and to explore why some inflation is better than no inflation at all.

Eh Sayers Season 3 Episode 4 - In a Movie About the Economy, Is Inflation the Bad Guy? Release date: April 19, 2023 Catalogue number: 45200003 ISSN: 2023001 [embed_bean:podcasts---eh-sayers] Social media shareables Social media shareables Tag us in your social media posts StatisticsCanada ......

Today marks the start of Queen's University Mental Health Week! Make sure to check out all the opportunities available to employees to practice mindfulness, stress-reduction, and exercise.

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Important dates to remember - April

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21st, the Department of Political Studies, along with the Electoral Integrity Project, the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, and the School of Policy Studies present "Citizen Election Observers in Theory and Practice," a panel discussion with Martyna Hoffman and Rebecca Wagner.

This event will take place from 12:00-1:30 PM in Robert Sutherland Hall Room 202, and a light lunch will be served. Registration is not required.

Important dates to remember - March

We are thrilled to have Dr. Kyle Willmott join us as the sixth speaker for this year's lecture series! Dr. Willmott will share insights on publishing (including with students), and Indigeneity & the academy.

Dr. Kyle Willmott is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Simon Fraser and a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. He is a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation. His research interests are in political and economic sociology, settler colonialism, Indigenous-settler relations, and critical Indigenous policy studies.

To register, click the following link: https://empowering-others-lecture-series.eventbrite.ca/

When? February 27, 12PM-1PM EST

Important dates to remember - February

On Thursday, January 26th, Michael Murphy (Queen's) will be discussing innovative teaching and active learning in the political science classroom, plus emerging topics such as hybrid learning and assessment in the age of ChatGPT - his research will be of interest to those in other disciplines as well. "Quo Vadis Active Learning? Innovative Teaching in the Political Science Classroom" will take place from 2:30-4:00 PM in Dunning Hall Room 11, and light refreshments will be served.

Queen's Department of Political Studies, along with The Canadian Opinion Research Archive (CORA) is hosting Allison Harell (UQAM) presenting her recent research through her talk "Inclusive Redistribution and Perceptions of Immigrants’ Membership in Europe and North America." This event will take place from on January 20, 2023, 12:00-1:30PM in Room D214 of Mac-Corry Hall, and a light lunch will be provided.

Important dates to remember - January

On November 17th, we had the great pleasure of hosting world-renowned economist Dani Rodrik for our Mackintosh Lecture. You can view the lecture via https://bit.ly/3UH4TND

Important dates to remember - December

The Canadian Opinion Research Archive (CORA) and the Department of Political Studies present "Research Data Management (RDM): An Introduction", featuring Alexandra Cooper, Data Services Coordinator with Queen's University Library.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/uwuMXwu2Wr

Graduate Program Information Session

When: Wednesday, November 9th
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Where: ZOOM (register here: https://queensu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlduGpqT8vGd1HJt2hMYVnkY)

Join current and former Queen’s Economics graduate students, the Graduate Coordinator, and the Graduate Assistant online to learn about:

- our graduate program
- the job placements of our recent graduates
- the application process and requirements
- life in Kingston

We look forward to meeting you during our Webinar to discuss what Queen’s Economics has to offer