Centre for European Studies, UL

The University of Limerick pioneered the development of European Studies at the undergraduate level in Ireland and launched the first MA in European Integration

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Best of luck to our colleagues in @RalahineCentre on what promises to be a fantastic international event

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Delighted to hear our own @dscullylimerick has been appointed to the Advisory Group on implementing the people's decision to establish a Directly Elected Mayor for Limerick. Plenty of good examples of effective local government from around Europe for him to draw on

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Great visit to @GCLuimnigh this afternoon. 5th year Economics & Politics students undertook a quiz on the EU prepared by out Erasmus+ students. Very impressive levels of knowledge on display

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Mayor of @LimerickCouncil also present. Fascinating opening presentation from former Irish ambassador to Germany Sean O'hUigin

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@ul Vice President Kersten May opens proceedings by welcoming the Ambassadors to Ireland of Germany, Austria & Switzerland, the Irish Ambassador to Germany, the General Secretary of @dfatirl & an impressive assembly of academics from all 4 countries

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Dr May herself of course - as a German academic helping to lead the growth & development of an Irish university - is emblematic of the growing relationship between our two countries

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Our first diplomatic mission to Germany was even earlier. Nancy Wyse-Power established an office in Berlin on behalf of @OireachtasNews in 1921

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A special event to mark the 90th anniversary of the formal opening of diplomatic relations between Ireland & Germany is taking place this afternoon @ULLibrary

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Organised by the Centre for Irish-German studies & generously supported by @ALGoodbody the seminar will look at how this increasingly important relationship has developed

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@CentreUl is delighted to be associated with this excellent conference. The array of top speakers from across Europe includes our own Prof Joachim Fischer

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Sorry that should be Professor Joachim Fischer. We'll have to get uses to that

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Congratulations to our Director - Dr Joachim Fischer & to all the other award winners.

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Superb results for Ireland in latest @EU_Commission Jean Monnet awards - Chairs for @MaryCMurphy (UCC), James Cross (UCD), Joachim Fischer (UL), network award for DCU Brexit institute, module awards Ken MacDonagh (DCU), Stephen Coutts (UCC), project award Jivanta Schottli (DCU)

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Warm congratulations to our @mlal_ul colleague and friend Prof. Joachim Fischer! #jeanmonnet @CentreUl

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Rapporteurs begin delivering their Committee Reports #EUsimulation @UL

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#EUsimulation in full swing ALDE group discusses climate change

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But it is the largest group, the EPP, who have the strongest voice. Will they support increased action against Climate Change? #EUsimulation @ResearchArtsUL

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4 interlinked proposals are up for debate: 1 Sharp reductions in allowed emission levels & increased fines 2 Drastic reductions in the production & consumption of beef, lamb & rice 3 Rapid phasing out of fossil fuel use & 4 a quota system for climate refugees

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Students of European Studies at @UL will tackle the issue of Climate Change at tomorrow's #EUsimulation Students will play the role of MEP's discussing a set of radical proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Will environmental concerns trump national & sectoral interests?

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The #EUsimulation takes place over 6 hours in the Courtroom in @ULLibrary Each student will play a unique role as an MEP with their own personal, national and group interests. Some will also act as Political Group Leaders, Rapporteurs & one as President of the Parliament