CEFEUS Activities

CEFEUS Media wrap up

As Brexit continues to remain in the news, CEFEUS continues in turn to be called upon by media outlets to offer commentary. Professor Amelia Hadfield had a busy 3 week period which discussing all things Brexit.

Sequel to the Blog on writing evidence for the House of Lords

In June we reported that CEFEUS had submitted its 8th written evidence to the Parliament. This evidence focused on Brexit and the proposed UK-EU security treaty and was submitted to the House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee.

Europe Day 2018 - #CCCUEuropeDay2018

Canterbury Christ Church University’s Centre for European Studies (CEFEUS) is delighted to announce that once again, it will be hosting the Europe Day celebrations on the 9th May at the University.

Professor Hadfield guests lectures in Santander

Professor Amelia Hadfield, Director of the Centre for European Studies, visited a fellow Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.

CEFEUS launch Health and Social Care report in Westminster

Canterbury Christ Church University’s Centre for European Studies (CEFEUS) launched its third report on Brexit, and the impact it will have on Kent and Medway.

CIAP 2018 Winter Symposium hosted at Canterbury Christ Church University

On 18 January 2018, the CIAP (Conference for Interdisciplinary Approaches to Politics) Winter Symposium 2018 will be hosted by the Politics and IR team at Canterbury Christ Church University

Hadfield gives Parliamentary inquiry evidence

On Wednesday 6th December, Professor Amelia Hadfield appeared in front of the Communities and Local Government Committee in the Houses of Parliament, Westminster.

Citizenship in Post-Brexit Europe

On Thursday 12th October, Professor Amelia Hadfield took part in a panel alongside Professor Michael Bruter from the London School of Economics in an event hosted by Baroness Smith of Newnham in the House of Lords within the Palace of Westminster.

CEFEUS team presented to the Kent County Council

On Thursday 5th October, the CEFEUS team presented to the Kent County Council Policy Team at their away day in Maidstone.

Brexit: The Next Steps in the Fight Against It

Professor A. C. Grayling, Master of the New College of the Humanities, London in this lecture provides key insights into the process of Brexit by exploring the seminal arguments, outlining his view of the options and exploring the consequences.

Local Government Association

On Friday 22nd September, The Centre for European Studies (CEFEUS) carried out a presentation to the Local Government Association Brexit Sounding Board.

Report Launch: Kent and Medway: Making a success of Brexit: SME’s and the rural economy, 2017

We are delighted to announce the launch of our second report reviewing the combined impacts, opportunities and ‘asks’ for SMEs and the Rural Economy in Kent and Medway. 

Launch of New book by Dr Amelia Hadfield

Director of the Centre for European Studies Dr Amelia Hadfield’s newest book is out now. Co-edited with Ian Manners of the University of Copenhagen, and Richard G. Whitman of the University of Kent. 

Parliamentary Hustings 2017 

On the 26^th of May Canterbury Christ Church University had the pleasure of hosting a Parliamentary Hustings for the Canterbury and Whitstable constituency candidates.

Rural Economy in Kent and the Impact of Brexit: A Student's Perspective Christian Turner

Kent Vision Live 2017

Europe Day Celebrations 

CEFEUS Launches Draft Report on Brexit's Impact on the Rural Economy

CEFEUS Launches Draft Report on Brexit's Impact on SMEs in Kent and Medway

Political Generosity in a Time of Crisis? - Alvaro de Vasconcelos

Kent and Medway: Making a Success of Brexit a Sectorial Appraisal

Our post referendum vision - Tim Farron

CEFEUS 1 year anniversary

Europe: What Now?

Brought to you by the Centre for European Studies, Politics and International Relations, and Simple Politics

Series of short informative presentations/talks on the EU for the local community.

Jean Monnet: EU la carte?

pubTALK: EU Referendum Special

This June, for the first time since 1975, the people of Britain will get a say about their relationship with Europe. With both sides making compelling arguments, we think it’s vital to get a broad and accurate picture of the pros and cons of EU membership, and the changes we can expect should Britain vote to Leave on the 23^rd June.

19:00 to 21:00 at The Parrot, Canterbury. Space is limited please register through the event facebook page.

Debate: Can Britain be a global leader outside of the EU?

In the run-up to the EU referendum in June 2016, ODI and Bond convened members of parliament and opinion leaders from all sides of the debate to explore how leaving the EU would affect UK’s ability to achieve its foreign policy, development and security objectives.

See event details here

View Dr Amelia Hadfields question to the panel

In vs Out: an energy perspective

 University College London's (UCL) European Institute co-hosted a discussion with the UK Energy Research Centre and the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources on 25 May 2016.

Here we wrap up what happened

International Affairs: Foreign Policy and Defence Implications of Brexit

Dr Amelia Hadfield, Jean Monnet Chair in European Foreign Affairs, and Director of the Centre for European Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University chaired the event “International Affairs: Foreign Policy and Defence Implications of Brexit” at Chatham House on the 24^th of May, 2016. Dr Hadfield opened the proceedings by welcoming everyone, and situating the referendum debate in the context of definitions that ranged from absolute to relative, encouraging attendees to think critically about use of key terms, including sovereignty, power, interdependence, and finance.  Professor Richard Whitman, Director of the Global Europe Centre at the University of Kent began, with his appraisal of the UK's future diplomatic strategy. Richard was followed by Dr Tim Oliver, Dahrendorf Fellow on Europe-North America Relations at the London School of Economics then explored two sets of bilateral consequences of a Brexit: that of US–UK connections comprising the ‘Special Relationship’ and US–EU relations. Professor Matthew Uttley, Chair in Defence Studies at the King's College London, then took the floor, Matthew Uttley examining the implications of a Brexit on defence procurement and defence industries in the UK itself, and across other EU member states. All three contributors agreed with Dr Hadfield the Referendum was a pivotal moment affording a range of uneasy self-reflections for Britain and the EU alike. Half an hour of active Q&A from a packed audience ensued, with Dr Hadfield concluding the event, and welcoming attendees to continue their discussions at the concluding reception. See more on this event, including information to the Chatham House inhouse journal of International Affairs, who sponsored the event.

CEFEUS High Level Workshop

Half-day Chatham House Rules workshop with representatives of key front-line sectors from around Kent, exploring the sector-specific impacts associated with the implications of a Brexit. Hosted by Visiting Professor Mark Hammond. Places are limited, so send enquires to CEFEUS Director Dr Amelia Hadfield

CEFEUS-Canterbury Academy Public Referendum Debate

Europe Day

The Centre for European Studies is hosting a reception on Tuesday 10th May to celebrate 'Europe Day' and to launch the Centre's new series of 'Brexit Briefings'. The event will take place in the Frederick Mason room in the Priory from 2-4pm. Staff and students are very welcome to join

All Saints Church Whitstable EU Referendum Debate - with CCCU participation in the Q&A

CEFEUS-US-LSE Referendum Webinar

CCCU Public Referendum Debate

CCCU Europe Day Event

CCCU Public Referendum Debate

CCCU Europe Day Event

EU Studies fair 2016

Britain's European Vocation