UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies)

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How can we bridge the the gap between academia and policy making? 🤔 Academia and policymaking often operate in silos, yet collaboration between the two is crucial for evidence-based decisions that address real-world challenges. Earlier last month I took part in the UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) Doctorial Training Academy hosted in the European Commission in Prague 🇨🇿 One of the big discussions I kept having as someone who is a practitioner (working in the UK Civil Service ) and as an early career researcher (at UCL UCL SSEES) how sometimes these worlds feel like on opposite side of the world. It can be incredibly challenging being a practitioner and an academic, which I am. However I would argue they are two sides of the same coin and we have much to learn from both worlds and communities. How can we bridge this divide? 3 Takeaways for Better Collaboration: 1️⃣ Speak on the Same Frequency : Academics should translate research into concise, actionable insights, while policymakers can better articulate the evidence they need. 2️⃣ Build Relationships Early: Ongoing dialogue between researchers and decision-makers ensures timely and relevant input. 3️⃣ Reward Policy Impact: Academic institutions should value policy contributions, and governments should create structures to integrate research into decision-making. How do you think we can create more effective partnerships between researchers and policymakers? Let’s discuss! #PublicPolicy #InternationalAffairs #Diplomacy #Academia #EarlyCareersResearcher

Calling all UACES Student, PhD, and Early-Career Researcher members! It’s time to vote in the UACES Graduate Forum Committee Elections 2024. Your voice matters - help shape the future of the forum by casting your vote. Meet the candidates 👇 Chair: 🔹 Edita Lenkauskaite 🔹 Sydney Holt Events Officer (Joint Position): 🔹 Alessio Scopelliti, PhD 🔹 Blanca Marabini San Martín 马霜智 🔹 Hope Golah Communications Officer: 🔹 Valeria Fappani 🔹 Yuetong Guo Check your inbox for the email with your voting link. Have your say by Thursday 19 December at 12:00 GMT. Don’t miss this chance!

👩🏫 Last week, I had another great opportunity to gain insights in the academic field. This time, we focused on teaching at the UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) Doctoral Training Academy titled "Navigating the Academic Landscape: Mastering Teaching and Research Balance in European Studies," hosted by the European Commission Representation in Prague. I want to thank all the participants for their valuable advice. I will definitely try to apply their insights in my (hopefully) future teaching.

✨ It was a privilege to be one of the speakers at the UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) Doctoral Training Academy "Navigating the Academic Landscape: Mastering Teaching and Research Balance in European Studies", hosted by the European Commission Representation in Prague last week. The energy in the room was fantastic! A big thank-you to the organizers for creating such a great space for sharing and connection. 🙌

Don’t miss out on our upcoming UACES Book Launch event! In 'Working for the EU: How To Get In', Johannes de Berlaymont (AKA longstanding UACES member Martin Westlake) shares invaluable insights into building a career in EU public administration. This updated edition covers:   🔹 The new EPSO competition format. 🔹 Internal competitions and alternative routes. 🔹 Emerging trends in EU career pathways. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in starting or advancing a career in EU public administration.   Join us on Monday, 9 December at 15:00 pm GMT for this online book launch event, moderated by UACES Patron, Paul Adamson. Register for free today: https://lnkd.in/ef4V5Une. We look forward to seeing you there!

'Rethinking Europe’s East-West Divide in the Age of Geopolitics’ UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) theme track at UACES Conference in Liverpool 🇬🇧 Recent shifts in global competition, closely linked to geopolitical strategies, pose significant challenges to European integration. In an increasingly Geotech world, competition over innovation, resources and influence has challenged the European Union’s international standing and economic model. However, the EU’s quest for strategic autonomy also provides opportunities for advancing European integration and has shaped the development of wide range of EU policies including enlargement, new industrial policy, and defence and security. This track seeks and ask: What has been the role of CEE in shaping policy developments and what agency do CEE countries have to influence the EU’s way forward? How have current geopolitical realignments impacted domestic politics in CEE and how do the politics of CEE states in turn shape EU policy. We invite different contributions to unpack these challenges and discuss how to rethink Europe’s East-West Divide in the changing geopolitical context: Link for proposals: https://lnkd.in/dy3SPMts

Last weekend marked the end of my two-year term with the UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) Graduate Forum’s Doctoral Training Academy in Prague, where I served as Communications Officer and Interim Chair. Among the many cherished memories, the greatest joy has been meeting numerous graduate students and early career researchers (ECRs) in European Studies, whom I hope to collaborate with as colleagues for many years. You can also read my blog post about my experience: https://lnkd.in/eyyThT-m This incredible experience would not have been possible without the immense support of Kerry Cole Ollie Pilkington, Katie Kilbourne, the outstanding office team, and my beloved committee members Elena Şimanschi Filiz Doğan, Ph.D Roberto Baccarini, and of course, my Belfast guide and ex-colleague at GF Niall Robb. I try not to miss anyone too much, and hopefully, we will be together at future events.

Are you ready to step into a leadership role and support the European Studies community? Nominations for the UACES Graduate Forum Committee Elections 2024 have temporarily reopened, and we’re calling on passionate individuals to step forward. The Graduate Forum is a key part of UACES, run by an elected committee of PhD and early-career members. Serving on the committee is a rewarding opportunity to develop professional skills, contribute to organising events, and ensure graduate voices are heard across the organisation. We are seeking UACES members to fill the following positions: 🔹 Chair. 🔹 Events Officer (Joint Position). 🔹 Communications Officer. Candidates must have an individual, PhD, or early-career membership to be eligible. For full details of the roles and the elections process, check out the Graduate Forum Committee Terms of Reference: https://lnkd.in/eVtyQT-N. This is your last opportunity to stand for election and help shape the future of our vibrant community! Complete the Nomination Form by midnight on Thursday, 5 December 2024: https://lnkd.in/eEDADnV5. #UACES #PhD #ECR #Nominations #Election

📣 📣 📣 Join us for UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) 2025. I am co-convening the theme track on 'EU Digital Policy' with Xuechen Chen and Sebastian H.