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    The UBC Institute for European Studies seeks to advance the study and understanding of European politics, economy, and societies.

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  • European Transitions Speaker Series

    Our 2020/21 lineup of speakers, includes: Robert Braun, Oliver Schmidtke and Hannah Alarian

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    Through its speaker series, research colloquia, and conferences, the Institute provides a collegial and stimulating space for discussions of European current affairs and scholarship.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Jan 25
    IES Research Colloquium: Kurt Huebner & Henrik Jacobsen ,
    Monday, January 25, 2021 12:30pm – 1:30pm Kurt Huebner, University of British Columbia, Jean Monnet for European Integration and Global Political Economy Henrik Jacobsen, University of British Columbia, PHD Student, Department of Political Science Register at: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Mqdu2vqToiGNO1ID3Lsot4z-3OXbzD7rMf The ‘Frugal Four’ and the Fiscal Policy Regime(s) of the EU during the corona-crisis: From austerity to mutual...
  • Feb 12
    The IES European Transition Speaker Series: Oliver Schmidtke ,
    February 12, 2021 12:15pm – 1:30pm Oliver Schmidtke, Professor of Political Science, Director of the Centre for Global Studies, Jean Monnet Chair in European History and Politics, University of Victoria The Spectre of Populism: A Threat to Liberal Democracy? Register at: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YscuGtqTMrHdQKX012sgs7FCfdYAtuU22e Western democracies are confronted with the rise of populist parties that are fueled...
  • Feb 22
    The IES European Transitions Speaker Series: Hannah Alarian ,
    February 22, 2021 12:15pm – 1:30pm Hannah Alarian, Assistant Professor, University of Florida   Local Suffrage Increases Citizenship Acquisition: Evidence from the European Union   Register at: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5wpfu6spz0sEtDARO4-BGLuJnUu9CSQ33yB Do local immigrant voting rights increase citizenship acquisition? Although some contend immigrants acquire citizenship when the relative benefits of acquisition are greater than its costs, Prof. Alarian...
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  • ANNOUNCEMENTS
The 23rd Annual European Union Film Festival

The 23rd Annual European Union Film Festival is currently underway. Due to the ongoing COVID restrictions across Canada, the EUFF is embracing Canada-wide audiences as it moves online for the first time.  Extraordinary circumstances, such as those we are living in today, call for new and creative ways to experience life and the arts — […] Read more >>

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all IES events scheduled for the rest of the 2019/2020 academic year are now cancelled.

April 6th Read more >>

Deadline to apply for C’est ICI Thinkathon Online Challenge extended until April 12th

Due to the circumstances with COVID-19, the deadline to apply for the Our Digital Future – C’est ICI Thinkathon Online Challenge has been extended until April 12th. Read more >>

Model EU 2020

March 6-7, University of Washington Read more >>

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  • The 23rd Annual European Union Film Festival
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all IES events scheduled for the rest of the 2019/2020 academic year are now cancelled.
  • Deadline to apply for C’est ICI Thinkathon Online Challenge extended until April 12th
  • Model EU 2020
  • European Union – Canada Conference
Institute for European Studies
1855 West Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1
Tel 604 822 9506
Email ies.assistant@ubc.ca
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