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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Center

Coronavirus COVID-19 Response Center

Official information on pandemic response for all members of the Barcelona School of Economics community

We want to help all members of the Barcelona School of Economics community to remain healthy and safe.

Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones, and follow all government health and safety recommendations.

We are all concerned about the evolution of the coronavirus and how it is impacting academic life. The BSE leadership team meets at least once per week to evaluate the evolving situation and adjust policies and safety measures where needed. 

Below you can find the latest information about how we are adapting programs and services for the BSE community.

Our team is here for you.

Barcelona School of Economics offices are open during regular office hours. The BSE team is also available to assist you remotely. 

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Please respect UAB and UPF safety protocols whenever you are on campus.

Both UAB and UPF university campuses have adopted coronavirus health and safety measures which all members of the BSE community must respect when using these spaces.

Please follow all the guidelines posted in campus buildings and grounds (face mask requirements, classroom capacity limitations, etc) and make frequent use of hand sanitizing stations.

 

Our commitment to rigorous education and research remains unchanged.

The Barcelona School of Economics will continue to deliver high-quality education programs and support frontier research in the best possible conditions considering the circumstances. Please refer to the list of below for information on contingencies for specific programs and groups.

Master's programs

  • Support for distance learning is provided where needed
  • Tools to facilitate online communication between students and professors
  • Full suite of Career Services training and tools and one-on-one career counseling available online
  • Expanded resources to support mental health

Professional courses and in-company training

Research programs

  • Some seminars series in the BSE research community are being conducted via videoconference.
  • The BSE Summer Forum is planned to take place in Barcelona this June, if conditions permit.

 

As always, our community is rising to the challenge.

We are so proud of the ways that students and alumni, professors and researchers are working together to get through this challenging period. We thank you all for your collaboration, flexibility, and patience!

Community resources

Covid Economics research collection

Since the first outbreaks of coronavirus and throughout the evolution of the pandemic, researchers across the BSE community have been working to understand its economic and social impact. Their findings can contribute to the design of policies aimed at mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on individuals and society.

Visit the Covid Economics research collection

The job search during COVID-19 crisis

"Despite a general crisis and decrease in job offers, there are still many companies hiring. The job market for economics, finance, and data science positions is not as badly affected as some other professions."

Magda Grucza, BSE Career Consultant

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Tools and support for students, faculty, and alumni

  • Distance learning
  • Career guidance and job search
  • Research initiatives
  • Keeping alumni connected
Tools and support for the BSE community

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