Student experiences – We are Accounting and Finance

Black History Month 2021 | “One promise I made to myself was that I would be the representation that I didn’t have when I started.”

Posted on 27th October 202127th October 2021 by nim.jethwa

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To celebrate Black History Month, (this year’s theme being, ‘Proud To Be’) we spoke to University of Bristol alumna, Vona Aghoghovbia-Ezichi, (BSc Accounting and Management, 2005) Global Director of Accounting at JLL to discuss her role-models, the importance of representation, …

Why mentoring is important to Accounting and Finance students

Posted on 29th September 202129th September 2021 by elliot.lyons

Mentoring is embedded within the curriculum with our Accounting and Finance in Context unit. In this blog, BSc Accounting and Finance student, Tomas Briggs tells us more about what he has learnt from this unit, which has been co-developed by …

What’s it like to do a placement year in Accounting and Finance?

Posted on 10th September 2021 by elliot.lyons

Jack is a BSc Accounting and Finance with Professional Placement student. In this blog, he tells us a bit more about his placement at Hargreaves Lansdown, what he learnt and the skills he developed, along with top tips for students …

Malaysian alumna, now Chief Financial Officer of Affin Bank recalls memories of Bristol and shares her career journey

Posted on 19th August 202120th August 2021 by elliot.lyons

We caught up with Malaysian alumna, Joanne Rodrigues who graduated in BSc Economics and Accounting in 1996. Joanne recalls her time at Bristol, outlines her career path and shares her views on the future of the finance industry, and how …

Brianna shares her love of Bristol and top tips for new students

Posted on 22nd June 202125th June 2021 by elliot.lyons

I am from the small island of Bermuda but of Portuguese descent. From a young age, I always knew that I wanted to go to university to extend my knowledge, grow personally and professionally. I eventually chose to do a …

A Day in My Life in Lockdown | Olivia’s Story

Posted on 15th May 202018th June 2020 by beth.farrelly

How are you spending this time in lockdown? Maybe you’re working or studying, perhaps you’ve taken up a new hobby or interest, or find yourself with more time to spend enjoying old ones. Whatever you’ve been up to, and …