Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on The Far-Right in International and European Law
Since the Second World War, the international community has sought to prevent the repetition of destructive far-right forces. Nevertheless, violent far-right entities have recently received unprecedented electoral support. In light of the current reality, a new book by UACES member Natalie Alkiviadou critically assesses the international and European tools available for States to regulate the […]
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on What for the Next European Century? | UACES Graduate Forum Conference 2019
Our 2019 international European Studies conference for PhD and early-career scholars brought over 50 delegates to Manchester Metropolitan University to discuss Europe’s future.
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on The Whistleblower’s Protection Directive: Reinforcing Transparency and Accountability at the EU Level
In April 2019, the European Parliament voted on a new Directive for the protection of whistleblowers. Dimitrios Kafteranis provides a preliminary assessment of the significance and practicality of this new EU legal instrument.
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on Immigrants and Entrepreneurial Opportunity Identification: The Future of Migrant Europe?
Nur Suhaili Binti Ramli discusses the future of migrant Europe by arguing that immigrant entrepreneurship is vital for the socio-economic future of European countries.
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on Critique as an Opportunity for Legitimation: The Case of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Criticisms directed at the European Union (EU) and its institutions over the past decade have often been interpreted as a sign of fundamental weakness. However, using the EU Emissions Trading Scheme as an example, Claire Godet argues that contestation should not be seen as a sign of failure, but rather as an opportunity for justification.
Samson Maekele Tsegay discusses the experiences of Eritrean asylum seekers in the UK with specific attention to the socio-economic and psychological consequences of the asylum application process.
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on Russia-Ukraine Energy Disputes: Between War and Contracts
This article is based on research presented at the UACES Graduate Forum Conference 2018 (12-13 July, KU Leuven, Belgium) As a result of the Euromaidan and the ouster of President Yanukovich, Russia-Ukraine relations hit rock-bottom with the former´s military intervention in Ukrainian territory. Based on previous disputes, it seemed justified to fear that gas relations between the […]
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on Make a Real Impact with Your Research
Kamila Feddek summarises her key takeaway messages from the UACES Doctoral Training Academy 2018 to help researchers in European Studies engage with audiences outside academia and make their research impactful. Researchers have a wealth of academic knowledge, evidence and expertise that can help inform, design, improve and test policies, and ultimately make a positive impact on people’s […]
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on How to Use Simulations to Boost Interest in Studying the EU
JCER recently published an article in the Teaching, Learning and the Profession section entitled: The Effectiveness of Simulations as an Outreach Tool: Using Simulations to Boost Interest in EU-related Higher Education Study. Authors Karen Heard-Lauréote, Vladimir Bortun and Milan Kreuschitz explain how simulations can prove effective when used as university outreach tools to enhance secondary […]
Published on by Crossroads Europe | Comments Off on How to Publish and Promote Your Research | Insights from the #UACESdta
The 2018 edition of the UACES Doctoral Training Academy gathered fifty postgraduate students and Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) from all over the world at Aston University, Birmingham, on the 24th of November 2018. Olga Litvyak reports on the mix of roundtable discussions, talks and workshops devoted to navigating the world of academic publishing. After a welcome […]
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