News within the Aston Centre for Europe at Aston University in Birmingham

Aston University awarded a prestiogous Jean Monnet Module

The Module is an MA level course comparing the EU with East Asian visions of regionalism

As a part of our series of events examining the changing nature of Europe, we will be hosting a public lecture with Prof Anand Menon, entitled 'Europe: The State of the Union'.

Aston Centre for Europe experts appointed by the EU

Two Aston Centre for Europe experts have been appointed by the EU to deliver policy research and strategic advice.

New appointment strengthens the Aston Centre for Europe

The Aston Centre for Europe welcomes a new academic appointment within Politics and International Relations, enhancing its research and teaching profile

Malcolm Harbour MEP to give lecture on the European Parliament

Malcolm Harbour MEP will visit Aston on Friday 15th October to give a lecture on the European Parliament

Lord Kerr becomes patron of ACE

Lord Kerr of Kinlochard, one the UK's most distinguished diplomats, has become a patron of the Aston Centre for Europe (ACE)

Contemporary Christian Democracy - research project

In an increasingly secular country, do Christian Democrats continue to pursue a distinctive policy agenda or have they become a more centrist version of mainstream conservative parties?

Population Change in the UK and implications for policy

Creating Jobs and Sustainable Prosperity through Green Growth

Does God Matter? Representing Religion in the European Union and the United States

Conference: Does God Matter? Representing Religion in the European Union and the United States

Hong Kong's former EU ambassador to speak at Aston

The EU and Asia in a Changing Global Order - Monday 15 March. A talk by Tom Roe, former EU Ambassador to Hong Kong.

21 Years of Democratic Change in Eastern Europe

Listen to the former British Ambassador to West Germany, Sir Christopher Mallaby, speak at this event on 22 April, in addition to other political and economic experts in the field.

Electric car development - sustainable development in China

China has joined the race to become the leader of renewable energy technology in the 21st century. Electric car seems to be at the forefront of the race.

Democratizing the European Union?

European elections and the entry into force of a new institutional regime under the Lisbon Treaty over the course of 2009 are likely to have significant ramifications for European politics over the next few years. Find out more at this free event.

Conflict in nationalism, tribalism, and ethnic politics

To take place on Monday 22 February at Aston University, this event will seek to explain why in today's world some identity conflicts become serious, even deadly, and others do not?

Reflections on the Cambodian Genocide - 1 February 2010

In this unique talk, a former Cambodian resident, will discuss the country's dark past and recount her own experiences of the genocide which ensued once the Khmer Rouge seized power in 1975. A free event from the Aston Centre for Europe.

Minister for Europe meets Aston University students

Minister for Europe, Caroline Flint, visited Aston University to meet with students and hear their views on the European Union.

'Can the Euro save the UK Economy?'

Hear the views of former Financial Times European Editor, David Marsh, at his public lecture at Aston University on Wednesday, March 4

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