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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Now Taking Applications for the 2013 EU Study Tour

EU Study Tour & Intership Program May 5-25, 2013 The European Union (EU) Study Tour is a joint initiative of the European Studies Network (Canada), a consortium of Canadian universities of which Carleton is a member. The Tour consists of 19-20 days in Europe, involving consultations at a wide range of European institutions in Brussels,... More

Friday, January 4, 2013

CES Associate Director Achim Hurrelmann, Commentary on the Nobel Peace Prize for the EU

On December 10th, 2012 the EU will officially receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their contributions to the advancement of peace in Europe. The decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to the EU came as a surprise to many observers, especially given the Euro zone financial crisis. Achim Hurrelmann, CES Associate Director, Carleton... More

Thursday, December 6, 2012

CES Scholar Martin Geiger Featured in Carleton’s ResearchWorks

CES Scholar Martin Geiger has returned to Carleton with force. He is featured on ResearchWorks, Carleton U’s nod to research excellence. Geiger’s current projects focus on border politics and how technology affects international migration. Last year Geiger was a CES visiting scholar, teaching classes in the EURUS and Political Science... More

Thursday, December 6, 2012

CES Scholar Ira Wagman Published in the VIEW

CES Scholar Ira Wagman recently published in the Journal of European Television History and Culture (VIEW) on his research on UNESCO and the post-war history of European television. Professor Wagman is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies, with a cross-appointment between the School of Journalism and Communication and the Institute for... More

Friday, November 23, 2012

2013 EU-Canada Young Journalist Award Competition

The European Union Delegation to Canada is pleased to announce the 2013 edition of the EU-Canada Young Journalist Award. Each year, three students are selected to participate in a one-week study tour of various EU institutions and the Canadian Mission to the EU in Brussels. Winners will also have the chance to attend a... More

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

CES Scholar Patrick Leblond talks to CTV Power Play

On Monday November 12, CES scholar Patrick Leblond talked to Don Martin of CTV's Power Play about the upcoming fiscal cliff in the USA and the economic crisis in Europe. Regarding Greece Leblond said: "I don't believe that Greece will leave the Eurozone, I don't think that Greece will be abandoned by the Eurozone.... More

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Release of Canadian EU Centres of Excellence Best Practices Manual

The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University is pleased to announce the publication of European Union Centres of Excellence in Canada: Best Practices edited by Natasha Joukovskaia and Joan DeBardeleben. This publication outlines the best practices as accumulated by the five Canadian European Union Centres of Excellence (EUCEs) from 2009... More

Monday, October 29, 2012

Listen to Podcasts on our Site

Did you know? The Centre for European Studies has a multimedia page with powerpoint presentations and podcasts free and accessible to you. It's a great resource for research, or if you missed one of our exciting events. Podcast interviews are conducted and created by our in-house journalist, Anca Gurzu. Check out what we have... More

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

CES Scholar Achim Hurrelmann talks to CTV News

EURUS professor and CES scholar Achim Hurrelmann talked with CTV News about the awarding of the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union.  He gives his views on the decision of the Nobel Committee to present the award to the EU and what this means for the future of the EU. Check out... More

Monday, October 15, 2012

Art Exhibit opens in Galleria – Berlin on the Go: Towards a Pedestrian-Friendly City

This morning the Centre for European Studies, the German Embassy, the Goethe Institute and the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism opened an art exhibit in the Galleria of the University Centre on pedestrian planning aspects of Berlin. The exhibit will remain open until Friday.  Visitors can expect to learn about the city of... More

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Berlin on the Go: Towards a Pedestrian-Friendly City – October 15 – 19

Environment Days are coming to Carleton University, hosted by the Centre for European Studies, the German Embassy, the Goethe Institute and the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism.  From October 15 until October 19 Environment Days will be headlined by an art exhibit in the Galleria of the University Centre entitled “Berlin on the... More

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Environment Days Coming up in October

The Centre for European Studies is pleased to be presenting multiple events with a focus on the environment and sustainable transportation. The exhibition “Berlin on the Go,” which deals with urban transportation, will be on display from October 15-19 in the Galleria, UniCentre On October 17, NPSIA Professor Inger Weibust brings us a lecture... More

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