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Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks, 24-28 June 2019, UK

Publish Date: Feb 14, 2019

Deadline: Mar 15, 2019

Event Dates: from Feb 24, 2019 12:00 to Feb 28, 2019 12:00

The Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks

Location: Mathematical Institute, Oxford Martin School and Department of Statistics, University of Oxford

The Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks will bring together students from a range of disciplines for a week to learn about the techniques, applications and impact of network theory in economics and development. We will have globally leading experts guide lectures and interactive workshops on topics such as social networks, games and learning, financial networks, economic complexity, urban systems, and innovation.

We look forward to welcoming a large number of world-renowned experts in economic networks and complexity science. Confirmed guest speakers for the 2019 edition include Prof Matthew Jackson (keynote), Prof Rama Cont, Prof Doyne Farmer, Prof Renaud Lambiotte, Dr Taha Yasseri, Dr Elsa Arcaute and others.

The Oxford Summer School in Economic Networks is hosted by the Mathematical Institute and the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School.

Eligibility:

• This school is targeted towards graduate students (Masters/PhD) from Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Geography, Development, and Public Policy. Students from other disciplines and young professionals are welcome. We will admit a small number of outstanding undergraduates.

• You will need some mathematical/computational background (in particular, familiarity with university-level linear algebra and dynamical systems, and some coding experience). Experience with networks is an advantage but not compulsory.

• There will be practical tutorials and students need to bring their own laptops.

Application:

•Please attach (in one document) your up-to-date CV as well as a one page statement detailing your interest in the school as well as any research experience you may have.

• The deadline for application is March 15, 5PM

Registration:

• The registration fee including all tuition and social events will be 350 pounds sterling. Note: this does not include meals or accommodation. It does include social events including punting (boating) on the Thames, a drinks reception, and a walking tour.

• We will have a small number of bursaries in the form of a partial or full fee waiver available. To be considered, please select the appropriate box in the application.

• If accepted, you will need to pay the (non-refundable) registration fee within 2 weeks of acceptance. This payment deadline can occasionally be extended by special request.

The organising team is based mainly at the Mathematical Institute (MI), the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and the Oxford Martin School (OMS): Neave O'Clery (Co-chair, MI), Francois Lafond (Co-chair, INET & OMS), Bassel Tarbush (Economics), Xiaowen Dong (Engineering Science), Samuel Heroy (MI), and Petrona Winton (MI).

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https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/events/summer-schools/economic-networks

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