OGResearch Recognizes Academic Excellence at the Erasmus Mundus EGEI Graduation in Santander

On October 16, the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economics of Globalisation and European Integration (EGEI) held its annual graduation ceremony in Santander, Spain, celebrating the academic achievements of its international cohort.

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting young economic talent and bridging academic rigor with applied macroeconomic policy, OGResearch sponsored and presented three student distinctions during the ceremony:

• Anna Klosova Prize for Best Master’s Thesis (Class of 2026): Awarded to Giacomo Pignatti (Italy) for exceptional research quality and analytical depth.
• Best Student Award (Class of 2026): Awarded to Jietse Roose (Belgium) in recognition of top overall academic standing across the graduating cohort.
• Best First-Year Student Award (Class of 2027): Awarded to J. Logan Williamson (United States) for outstanding academic performance during the first year of the program.

OGResearch has a long-standing partnership with the EGEI consortium, regularly hosting students and graduates for our work in applied macroeconomic modeling and capacity building.

We warmly congratulate Giacomo, Jietse, and Logan on their achievements, and wish the entire graduating class success as they transition into roles across international institutions, central banks, academia, and the private sector.