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EU Studies Fair 2011

Report from 2010 EU Studies Fair - Mastering the EU education market

Day 1: Friday 11 February 2011

10:00 – 12:00	Student tour of European Union Institutions
13:30 – 15:30	Seminar Programme Seminar One: European and international studies Venue: Committee of the Regions The position of Europe in a changing world The European Union has long been viewed as “an economic giant, but a political pygmy” on the world stage. Is this still the case, and if so, is it bound to be so? To change that, the European Union has recently reformed its institutions. With the entry into force of the Lisbon treaty, the European External Action Service was established. Now operational, this new instrument will be put to the test. But will that be sufficient to allow the EU to weigh in on the world stage? The EU's leadership on issues like climate change has been seriously challenged, with the US and China appearing as the decisive actors. On global financial regulation, Europe also suffered partial setbacks. And old divisions - on relations with neighbours and the use of military power - might well resurface. In a year that may prove eventful, will the EU emerge again as a pole of stability in a fast changing geopolitical context? Or will it be engulfed in the turmoil building up at its borders? Can institutional solutions make up for political will? Speakers:   Pr Sven Biscop, senior fellow, Egmont institute for international relations visiting professor, College of Europe Christiane Hoehn, adviser to the European Union Counter-terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove, Council of the EU Julio Arias-Camison, assistant to David O'Sullivan, Chief Operation Officer of the European External Action Service Moderator: Toby Vogel , external affairs reporter, European Voice
13:30 – 15:30	Seminar Two: Business and Law Venue: Committee of the Regions Comparing business environments in Europe, the US and Asia Europe is said to be lagging behind other regions of the world in its capacity for innovation and its culture of entrepreneurship. Asia's importance for the world economy is growing, and the US is still the driving economic force. How should Europeans adapt to face the challenges of global competition, ageing societies, climate change and recession? What values should Europe preserve? What kind of regulatory framework does Europe need and how will it affect competitiveness? Has deregulation reached its limits? Or can a new framework shape a new culture? Speakers: Dr Salome Cisnal de Ugarte, adjunct professor of international trade at IE law school in madrid Pr Samuel van den Bergh, visiting professor, Asia-Europe Institute, Malaya University David Lawsky, Senior media adviser, FIPRA Moderator: Simon Taylor, news editor, European Voice
15:30 – 16:30	Post-seminar reception

Day 2: Saturday 12 February 2011

10:00 – 16:00	12th Annual EU Studies Education Fair venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel Rogier (access plan) Academic institutions will be present promoting postgraduate programmes in EU Studies, International Relations, Business, Law and MBA's.
11:00 – 12:00	Seminar One: What is ‘European Studies'? Hosted by UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) Speakers: Prof Richard Whitman, Department of European studies and modern languages, University of Bath Alexandra Mihai, Institute for European studies (IES), Vrije Universiteit Brussel Dr Tom Casier, Brussels School of International Studies, University of Kent
14:00 – 15:00	Seminar Two: The European Job Market Hosted by EPSO (European Personnel Selection Office)

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A Unique Event

For universities, this fair is an unrivalled opportunity to promote their programmes – both for medium- and long-term prospects. Every year 800 visitors meet leading academic institutions from across the globe for an event that includes practical seminars on further studies and careers within the international market place.

A Highly Focused Audience

Now in its eleventh year the EU Studies Fair has established itself as a unique event focusing on postgraduate study in the fields of international relations, politics, business and law. It attracts multilingual, ambitious students and young professionals who have a direct interest in further study and careers in these fields.

A Great Location for a Growing Event

EU Studies Fair 2010 - attendee profile

The following graphs show the profile of EU Studies Fair 2010 visitors.

 

EU Studies Fair 2010 - Exhibitor Profile

Academic institutions come to the fair to promote their MA, LLM, MSc, MEconSc, MBA courses as well as masters and PhD and distance learning programmes. Examples of courses in recent years:

EU Studies Fair 2010 - Feedback from exhibitors

“The fair was an excellent opportunity to discuss our courses with a wide range of interested and interesting people. I look forward to attending again next year.”
European Institute, London School of Economics - LSE (UK)

"An outstanding fair! The quality of participants is excellent; we had interesting and fruitful discussions. Thank you for providing a wonderful service to both the exhibitors and students. We are definitely planning to attend next year!"
Universiteit Maastricht (NL)

“We see this as a vital opportunity to market our programmes. Our stand was very busy throughout the day with participants who were clearly interested in European Studies at postgraduate level; we made over 200 contacts.”
College of Europe (BE)

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