Exeter College have awarded former straight A Economics student, Ziad Khreisheh the ‘Spencer Dale Economics Student of the Year’, sponsored by the Chamber.

Ziad has won an exclusive chance to visit the Bank of England and meet Spencer Dale, Chief Economist and former Exeter College student. This is the first time the prize has ever been given and formed part of the Exeter College annual Student Awards, recognising achievement across the College. Funding from the chamber ensured that Ziad not only received the commemorative goblet and certificate but also an enhanced financial award plus train travel sponsored by First Great Western.

Of his former student Ziad, who is now studying Economics at Cambridge University, tutor Richard Taylor – who also taught Spencer Dale – says, ‘Ziad is an outstanding economist. Not only does he have an intuitive grasp of economic theory, but he has the ability to apply this to current economic issues and problems. There is no doubt that Ziad has the potential to be a truly outstanding economist, and we wish him luck in his future studies and career.’

Spencer Dale first studied Economics as a teenager at Exeter College before continuing his education at the University Of Wales, where he obtained a BSc in Economics, and then Warwick University, where he completed his Masters in the subject. Also a member of the Monetary Policy Committee, Spencer is involved in making decisions and drawing up policies which have an impact on all of our lives – in fact those of us with record low interest rates on their mortgages have Spencer to thank!
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Derek Phillips, Chamber Chairman said, ‘We were honoured to sponsor this award and fantastic prize as it’s invaluable for any aspiring economist to visit the central bank of the UK and really a once in a lifetime opportunity. The idea for the award came to light when Spencer Dale visited the College earlier in the academic year and as he is an ex-student himself. We wish Ziad much luck for the future and hope he has a truly rewarding day.’

First Great Western have kindly sponsored Ziad’s train travel to London. Julian Crow, General Manager said ‘We are very pleased to support Exeter College and the Chamber with this important initiative and to provide Ziad with complimentary travel to London to collect his well-deserved prize.’