http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/index.aspx?NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/global-cooperation-in-practice.aspx This exciting taught module is offered as part of our new Global Cooperation and Security MSc. Taught by Professor Mark Webber Global Cooperation in Practice examines how academic debates on cooperation and policy-making stand up against the actual experience of implementation. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/global-cooperation-in-practice.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews Global Cooperation and Security videos and podcasts professor mark webber http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/theories-of-global-cooperation.aspx This exciting taught module is offered as part of our new Global Cooperation and Security MSc. Taught by Professor Nicholas Wheeler this module provides advanced theoretical training in how to think about the challenges of building security in an uncertain world characterised by multi-level interactions and unprecedented levels of global interconnectedness. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:15:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/modules/theories-of-global-cooperation.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews Global Cooperation and Security Professor Nicholas Wheeler videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/05/russia-european-union.aspx CREES academic organises conference 'Russia and the EU: the Future of Europe and Eurasia' at the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of Europe in Moscow Fri, 17 May 2013 11:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/05/russia-european-union.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/05/russian-politics-below.aspx David White attended a conference in Edinburgh at the end of April organised under the auspices of UACES. Speakers at the conference came from the UK and Russia. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/05/russian-politics-below.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/04/sverdlovsk-saga.aspx Dr Elena Denezhkina, an Honorary Research Fellow of CREES, with the support of the Centre presented a paper at the 2013 BASEES conference, entitled 'the Sverdlovsk Saga'. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/04/sverdlovsk-saga.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/paul-lewis.aspx My dates at CREES were 1963-66 as undergraduate, 1968-71 post grad. Am now retired, or at least not being paid a salary. Also Professor Emeritus of Politics at the Open University, and Visiting Professorial Fellow at the University of Sussex. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/paul-lewis.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/professor-robert-davies.aspx When CREES was established on October 1, 1963, Britain and British universities were very different from today. Both the Conservative and Labour parties assumed that coal, electricity and the railways had been nationalised for ever; most capital investment was in the hands of the state. There were far less students than today, but it was taken for granted that the student population would rise rapidly, that higher education was free of charge, and that children of parents who were not well-off would receive a maintenance grant. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/professor-robert-davies.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/julian-cooper.aspx I joined CREES in the autumn of 1968 as a Masters student. This was a turbulent time, with a student occupation of the Great Hall for over a week in my first term, an action in which several students of the Centre were actively involved, in particular the late Pete Gowan, who went on to become a nationally known political activist of the International Marxist Group. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/julian-cooper.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/eastern-europe-after-1989.aspx At the invitation of Dr Deema Kaneff, Prof. D. Segert from the University of Vienna came to CREES to present a talk in the 50th Anniversary Seminar Series on 'Eastern Europe after 1989 - a laboratory for the sustainability of democracy?' Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/eastern-europe-after-1989.aspx CREES 50th anniversary seminar series CREES centre for russian and east european studies Dr Deema Kaneff http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/richard-sakwa.aspx Initially a graduate student on the MSocSci, I converted to a PhD (supervised by R. W. Davies and awarded in July 1984). I am now Professor of Russian and European Politics at the University of Kent. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:33:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/richard-sakwa.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/sarah-whitmore.aspx The academic and peer support networks at CREES were incredible and I look back at my CREES years with enormous gratitude to all those who shared their time, expertise, experience and very amusing anecdotes. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/sarah-whitmore.aspx Social Sciences https://www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/schools/government-society/events/public/2013/03/annual-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx This event is a brilliant opportunity for staff and students to find out what the School's PhD students are working on, as well as an opportunity for all our PhD students and staff to get together and discuss on-going research. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:04:00 GMT https://www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/schools/government-society/events/public/2013/03/annual-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/iveta-radicova.aspx Former Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Iveta Radicova, delivered a lecture, "The EU Crisis What Next" as part of the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES)'s 50th Anniversary Seminar Series and was held in conjunction with the Graduate Centre for Europe, the European Research Institute and the School of Government and Society. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/iveta-radicova.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/alain-perusset.aspx I was a Master's student in CREES during 2011-2012. Though the graduation and completion of my degree happened only a few months ago, I can already sense that this intellectually highly stimulating time at CREES will have a lasting effect on my future endeavors. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/alain-perusset.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/authoritarianism-democracy-post-soviet-space.aspx Professor Sarah Birch from the University of Essex joined CREES scholars Dr Kataryna Wolczuk and Dr Matthew Frear to discuss electoral practice and malpractice in former Soviet republics. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:15:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/authoritarianism-democracy-post-soviet-space.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/daniel-franklin.aspx My attachment to CREES was somewhat unusual: I was formally at Aston University (1978-81), but it quickly became clear that the expertise I needed for my research on Soviet and East European foreign trade was at CREES, and Phil Hanson very kindly agreed to supervise my PhD, on foreign trade in centrally planned economies; that made all the difference. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/daniel-franklin.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/scholar-speaks-chatham-house.aspx Richard Connolly presents his views on the prospects for the Russian economy at a corporate event for members at Chatham House (Royal Institute for International Affairs) in London on Wednesday 28th February. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/scholar-speaks-chatham-house.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx The University of Birmingham is joining forces with Yale to support the development of a pioneering global justice programme at the University of Delhi. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx govsoc researchnews studentnews alumninews global justice Government and Society http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/bettina-renz.aspx I studied and worked at CREES from 1999 until 2006, first as a PhD student and then as an ESRC postdoctoral fellow. Following a year as a lecturer with King's College London at the Royal Air Force College I am now a lecturer in International Security at the University of Nottingham's School of Politics & International Relations. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/bettina-renz.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/douglas-sutherland.aspx CREES was an extraordinarily vibrant place to study. The interchange between all the different members of the centre, staff and students alike, was one aspect. But also having a focal point like the Baykov library coupled with regular seminars and the annual conference exposed you to a bewildering array of ideas and research. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/douglas-sutherland.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx Our Undergraduate Open Days offer you the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand from our current undergraduates and teaching staff about living and learning at Birmingham. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews undergraduate open days http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx The College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Through our network of global partnerships, we engage in a wide range of activities including staff and student exchange and collaboration in research and teaching. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:52:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx govsoc Research News alumninews studentnews alumni research student exchange Partner Universities teaching Ambassadors consultancy international collaboration Interactive map Social Sciences Government and Society University of Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspx All delegations stayed in the same hotel, so were advised to remain "in-role" throughout the conference. And we found ourselves becoming embroiled in fascinating debates over meals and drinks with some very capable students from universities across America, Canada and Europe. It became evident to me that diplomacy requires a constant engagement in and consideration for major world issues, and that productive discussion can occur anywhere, from the formal debates in the conference, to the less formal encounters in lifts and at the bar! Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspx POLSIS Political Science and International Studies politics International Relations Model NATO studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspx The general aura that surrounded the ongoing debates in the Defense Planning Group was indescribable. While certain delegates were returning to their 2nd/3rd Model NATO conference, others (such as Felix and I) were experiencing our very first. It was an absolute honour to be part of such an invaluable event and to be able to learn from such a diverse variety of students. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspx POLSIS Political Science adn International Studies International Relations Spanish politics Model NATO govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx This exciting degree programme is offered exclusively through the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS), comprised of a number of leading scholars in the field of security who regularly produce cutting edge, internationally renowned research. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx Global Cooperation and Security MSc ICCS Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Security Theories of Global Cooperation Global Cooperation in Practice Transforming Conflict in Global Politics masters Postgraduate international conflict transformation govsoc studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/02/europes-role-in-the-world.aspx Dr Tim Haughton Director of the Centre for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Birmingham talks about Europe's role in the world. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:32:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/02/europes-role-in-the-world.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/mike-jackson.aspx To celebrate CREES's 50th anniversary, over the course of the year we will be highlighting 50 faces of distingushed individuals who have contributed to CREES's past and present... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/mike-jackson.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/02/conference-creation-masters-university-vienna.aspx Dr Deema Kaneff was invited to present a paper at a conference at CERI-Sciences Po, Paris on the 23rd January 2012. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/02/conference-creation-masters-university-vienna.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/ron-amann.aspx To celebrate CREES's 50th anniversary, over the course of the year we will be highlighting 50 faces of distingushed individuals who have contributed to CREES's past and present... I entered CREES as a postgraduate student in 1964, quite soon after it had been founded. At that time, Bob Davies was building the Centre up into the intellectual powerhouse it was to become, and the resources still flowing from its special Hayter status were abundant. Looking back, it seems like a golden age. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:25:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/profiles/ron-amann.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/ayesha-harris.aspx During the internship Ayesha's role was to create factsheets that would enable head office and the branch managers to better understand the characteristics of the small businesses that they lend to. She analysed data from the client applications as well as their stock information and loan data. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/ayesha-harris.aspx CREES EPSE European Politics Society and Economics Undergraduate BSc centre for russian and east european studies studentnews govsoc internship careers http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/index.aspx The year of 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES). To celebrate this milestone we are holding a series of special seminars culminating in an annual conference. We will also be highlighting 50 faces of distinguished individuals who contributed to CREES's past and present. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:29:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/index.aspx Students http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/01/experts-discuss-eu-enlargement.aspx In the latest event in the CREES 50th anniversary series, in the annual European Politics and Society and Economics (EPSE) seminar, Honorary Director General of the European Commission Graham Avery and Lara Scarpitta of the EU Delegation in Ankara provided students and staff an insight into the challenges and prospects of EU enlargement. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/01/experts-discuss-eu-enlargement.aspx CREES centre for russian and east european studies European Politics Society and Economics CREES 50th anniversary seminar series http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2013/01/balkans-visit.aspx A University of Birmingham delegation visited the Balkans from 04-08 December 2012. The delegation was headed by Professor Mark Webber, Head of the School of Government and Society, and its members included Professor Stefan Wolff, Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer (College of Social Sciences), Dr Graham Timmins, Director of Education in the School of Government and Society, and Dr Gëzim Alpion Director of Joint Honours Programmes (POLSIS). Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2013/01/balkans-visit.aspx govsoc Government and Society http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/Size-Matters-Two-Decades-after-the-Break-Up-of-Czechoslovakia.aspx New Year's Eve is traditionally a time for celebration, reflection and looking forward with optimism. As Czechs and Slovaks mark what they call 'silvestr/silvester' by popping champagne corks and setting off fireworks, some will reflect not just on the dawn of a new year, but twenty years of separate statehood. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/Size-Matters-Two-Decades-after-the-Break-Up-of-Czechoslovakia.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/annual-report-2011-12.aspx The CREES Annual Report for 2011-12 has just been published demonstrating the activities of the Centre and its staff. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/annual-report-2011-12.aspx centre for russian and east european studies http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/academic-discusses-parliamentary-elections-in-ukraine.aspx Kataryna Wolczuk (CREES) has commented on the conduct and outcomes of the parliament elections in Ukraine to UK and international audiences. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/academic-discusses-parliamentary-elections-in-ukraine.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx The University of Birmingham's China Institute celebrates its official opening today in the presence of His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx University of Birmingham UK china Social Sciences govsoc researchnews alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Students from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx University of Birmingham distance learning Online Learning govsoc studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/russian-banking-forum.aspx Richard Connolly speaks alongside Goldman Sachs' Jim O'Neill on the prospects for the Russian financial system. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/russian-banking-forum.aspx Social Sciences https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/studentservices/graduateschool/funding/competitions/esrc.aspx The University of Birmingham is now accepting nominations for ESRC funding starting in October 2013. The University of Birmingham ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) is one of 21 across the UK that has been accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:33:00 GMT https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/studentservices/graduateschool/funding/competitions/esrc.aspx studentnews govsoc scholarships http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/What-should-we-vote-for.aspx Is there an ideal electorate system? As a recent Birmingham Brief demonstrated, we are often faced with a simple binary choice: do we want 'strong government' which can claim an empowering mandate, or do we want a government that represents, however messily, 'the will of the people'? If we want the former, in the UK at least, we have persisted with a first-past-the-post system. From time-to-time, though, we have had a dark night of the soul, wondered at the fairness of governments' claiming a mandate from a minority of voters actually supporting them, and flirted with alternatives. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/What-should-we-vote-for.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/slovenian-research-agency.aspx Illustrating the high quality research in CREES a co-authored article of Dr Tim Haughton has been singled out for praise by the Slovenian Research Agency. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/12/slovenian-research-agency.aspx CREES centre for russian and east european studies Russian Studies Tim Haughton researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/Georgias-Parliamentary-Elections-–-Democracy-in-Action.aspx On 01 October 2012 Georgia, a small post-Soviet state on the Black Sea coast with a population of 4.6 million people, conducted its 8th Parliamentary elections since 1990. The pre-election campaign was closely watched by the West and the number of international observers monitoring the elections was allegedly the country's largest-ever. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/Georgias-Parliamentary-Elections-–-Democracy-in-Action.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/autumn-statement-2012.aspx Ahead of the government's Autumn Statement on Wednesday December 5, we ask six leading academics what they hope will be included and what the impact might be for everything from business and manufacturing to the high street and personal wealth. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/autumn-statement-2012.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/georgian-ambassador-visits-crees.aspx Highlighting the deep interest in the politics, society and history of the Caucasus at the University of Birmingham and the strong links between the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) and the diplomatic community, CREES hosted Georgia's Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland Giorgi Badridze on Wednesday 21 November 2012. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:51:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/georgian-ambassador-visits-crees.aspx georgian ambassador CREES centre for russian and east european studies anniversary govsoc studentnews alumninews video videos and podcasts CREES 50th anniversary seminar series http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/georgias-parliamentary-elections-kemoklidze2.aspx "There is no doubt that the Parliamentary elections held in Georgia this autumn yielded to a new era in the country's politics. Despite the fact that it was the 8th Parliamentary elections conducted in the small post-Soviet state since 1990, they have been dubbed as 'landmark' and 'historic' since it is the first time that the transfer of power in Georgia has occurred through free and fair elections." Written by Nino kemoklidze, CREES PhD researcher. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/georgias-parliamentary-elections-kemoklidze2.aspx govsoc alumni researchnews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx The University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Doctoral Elite Researcher Scholarships which will commence in the 2013-2014 academic year. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx doctoral research scholarships govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/uzbek-ambassador-visits-crees.aspx Uzbek Ambassador, Mr. Otabek Akbarov, visits the Centre for Russian and East European Studies and Uzbek Colleagues in the School of Law. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/uzbek-ambassador-visits-crees.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/ug-opendays.aspx Our November Open Day will support students who are making their university choices for 2013 entry. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the campus, view accommodation and attend talks on the University Experience, Student Life and Tips for UCAS Applications. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/ug-opendays.aspx undergraduate open days govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/lectures-at-the-kazakh-british-technical-university.aspx Dr Deema Kaneff presented a series of lectures at the Kazakh British Technical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan in the period 29th Oc tober to 2nd November. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/lectures-at-the-kazakh-british-technical-university.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/new-ma-programme-in-area-studies-university-of-vienna.aspx Dr Deema Kaneff was invited to present a paper at a conference hosted by The University of Vienna aimed at the exchange of teaching experiences in Area Studies Departments across Europe. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/new-ma-programme-in-area-studies-university-of-vienna.aspx CREES centre for russian and east european studies Deema Kaneff http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/russias-accession-to-the-wto.aspx Dr Richard Connolly and Emeritus Professor Philip Hanson delivered a public lecture to the WTO Scholars' Forum on Russia's recent accession to the World Trade Organisation on Wednesday 25th October 2012 at the University College London Faculty of Laws. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/russias-accession-to-the-wto.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/night-at-the-movies.aspx David White and Richard Connolly of CREES participate in the West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival at Birmingham Central Library Theatre. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/night-at-the-movies.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/public-lecture-at-british-russian-society.aspx Dr Derek Averre delivered a public lecture to the British-Russian Society (Midlands) on 'Russia and Security in the 21st Century' on 05 October 2012. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/public-lecture-at-british-russian-society.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/academic-contributes-to-definitive-publication.aspx CREES academic Derek Averre contributes to definitive four-volume collection of works on post-Soviet politics Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/10/academic-contributes-to-definitive-publication.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/09/brinkerhoff-visiting-fellow.aspx Dr Derick Brinkerhoff will join the College of Social Science for one week from 15th October as a Visiting Fellow under the Advanced Social Science Collaborative (ASSC) scheme. He will be hosted by the International Development Department (IDD) and the Centre for International Education and Research (CIER). Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/09/brinkerhoff-visiting-fellow.aspx idd international development department govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/university-league-table-rise.aspx The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/10/university-league-table-rise.aspx govsoc alumni studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx The next University of Birmingham Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 20 November 2012 from 11.00am. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx postgraduate open day studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/08/academic-advises-hmg-whitehall-departments-on-security-in-central-asia.aspx Dr Yemelianova, CREES, met officials from FCO and DfID to discuss security risks in Central Asia with the aim of preparing a Joint Analysis on Conflict and Stability on Central Asia, including Afghan angle, for HMG Whitehall Departments. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/08/academic-advises-hmg-whitehall-departments-on-security-in-central-asia.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/alumni/profiles/christophe-laarman.aspx Christophe Laarman describes his experience of studying an MSc in Contemporary Russian and East European Studies at the Centre for Russian and East European Studies, University of Birmingham during his recent graduation. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/alumni/profiles/christophe-laarman.aspx govsoc alumninews videos and podcasts videos masters contemporary russian and east european studies CREES centre for russian and east european studies studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/sonia-boddie.aspx Sonia Boddie, who is studying a Masters in Public Administration, talks about her experiences at Birmingham and the opportunities she has has whilst studying for her Masters. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/sonia-boddie.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews videos and podcasts international development department Local Government Studies local government http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/08/new-book-on-the-EU-co-edited-by-crees-academic-published.aspx The JCMS Annual Review of the European Union in 2011 co-edited by Dr Tim Haughton (CREES, Government and Society) has just been published. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/08/new-book-on-the-EU-co-edited-by-crees-academic-published.aspx researchnews CREES russian and east european studies http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/08/academic-publishes-paper-on-the-eu-with-leading-think-tank.aspx Dr Tim Haughton (CREES) wrote an article entitled, An SUV on a Road to Nowhere? Solidarity, Unanimity and Vulnerability in the European Union for the Johns Hopkins University SAIS's Center for Transatlantic Relations. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:21:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/08/academic-publishes-paper-on-the-eu-with-leading-think-tank.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/prestigious-guest-edited-special-issue-journal-published.aspx A special issue of the journal. East European Politics (formerly the Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics), guest-edited by David White, is published this summer. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/prestigious-guest-edited-special-issue-journal-published.aspx CREES researchnews publication east european politics David White Russia http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/crees-scholars-brief-outgoing-british-ambassadors.aspx Drs Kataryna Wolczuk and Matthew Frear participated in briefing seminars at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for the new British ambassadors to Ukraine and Belarus. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/crees-scholars-brief-outgoing-british-ambassadors.aspx CREES Kataryna Wolczuk Matthew Frear British ambassador Ukraine Belarus http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/russias-role-global-economy.aspx During the last six weeks, Dr. Richard Connolly has presented his research on the role of Russia in the global economy to a variety of different audiences, including government and media. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/russias-role-global-economy.aspx Richard Connolly Russia Gobal Economy http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/seminar-at-royal-military-academy-sandhurst.aspx Dr Derek Averre spoke at Seminar 'UK Security in a Multipolar World' at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst on 10 July 2012. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/07/seminar-at-royal-military-academy-sandhurst.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/06/seminar-at-the-foreign-commonwealth-office.aspx Dr Derek Averre participated in a seminar at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London, on 28 June along with UK and EU officials and representatives of think tanks and academia from across Europe. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/06/seminar-at-the-foreign-commonwealth-office.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/05/simon-fraser-visit.aspx On Thursday 24th May 2012, Simon Fraser, Permanent Under Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visited the University to speak to staff and students. Tue, 29 May 2012 08:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/05/simon-fraser-visit.aspx highprofilespeakers studentnews govsoc alumninews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/cutting-edge-research-conferences.aspx Demonstrating the continuing strong research culture in the department, a number of CREES academics have presented the fruits of their research in recent weeks at a number of influential, international conferences. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:46:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/cutting-edge-research-conferences.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/internship-german-political-foundation-uzbekistan.aspx Alain Perusset (Contemporary Russian and East European Studies MSc) has recently won a three-month internship at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) - a German political foundation involved in projects across the world - in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/internship-german-political-foundation-uzbekistan.aspx govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/russia-eu-common-neighbourhood.aspx Kataryna Wolczuk (CREES) has been successful in winning ESRC funding for the project entitled 'Russia and the EU in the Common Neighbourhood: Export of Governance and Legal (In)Compatibility' under the 'Rising Powers' call (under which 12 projects in total have been funded). Tue, 22 May 2012 11:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/russia-eu-common-neighbourhood.aspx govsoc researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/imagining-development.aspx Jeremy Morris (CREES) has been confirmed as one of the network grant holders (value €32,000) in a €256,000 European Commission Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, awarded to the project: 'Imagining Development: A Multidisciplinary and Multilevel Analysis of Development Policies and their Effect in the Post-Socialist World. The project will include the participation of other colleagues in CREES. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/imagining-development.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/arms-control-economic-transition-and-technological-innovation-in-russia.aspx Derek Averre (CREES) has obtained a new contract as principal investigator which continues a long-running (now in its 22nd year) project, funded by the UK government, on the topic of arms control, economic transition and technological innovation in Russia. The contract duration is three years, value £200,000. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/arms-control-economic-transition-and-technological-innovation-in-russia.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/youngmo-jung-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx Youngmo Jung (South Korea)/ MSc in CREES/2012 reflects on his studies with CREES and particular on a trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan as part of his Masters course. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/youngmo-jung-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/shin-yeani-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx Yeani Shin, MSc in Contemporary Russian and Eastern European Studies, 2011-2012, shares her reflections on a visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of her Masters programme with CREES. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/shin-yeani-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/students-visit-kazakhstan.aspx During April 2012, five students from the Centre for Russian and East European Studies, Youngmo Jung, Yeani Shin, Yassin Mamade, Michael Kellett and Rafael Sanchez visited Almaty, Kazakhstan. The visit to Kazakhstan was part of their studies on the Caucasus and Central Asia Pathway within the MSc Programme in Contemporary Russian and East European Studies. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/students-visit-kazakhstan.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/developing-eastern-partnership.aspx Dr Kataryna Wolczuk discusses the Eastern Partnership with Polish and German officials in Warsaw Thu, 10 May 2012 11:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/developing-eastern-partnership.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/public-lecture-european-union.aspx Tim Haughton (CREES) gave a lecture entitled, 'An SUV on the Road to Nowhere? Solidarity, Unanimity and Vulnerability in the European Union' at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa Wed, 02 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/public-lecture-european-union.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/nato-russia-cooperation-ballistic-missile-defence.aspx Dr Derek Averre, Director of CREES, participated in video-conferenced round table on 'NATO-Russia Cooperation and Ballistic Missile Defence' at the United States European Command Joint Intelligence Operations Center - Europe Analytic Center (JAC) at Royal Air Force Molesworth. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:32:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/nato-russia-cooperation-ballistic-missile-defence.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/crilley-rhys-delhi.aspx Rhys Crilley, MA International Relations (Terrorism and Political Violence), reflects on his experiences during the Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi. Each year, a group of Masters students from across the School of Government and Society are given the opportunity to travel to Delhi, India, to take part in a week-long international module entitled 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/polsis/crilley-rhys-delhi.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/european-commission-funding-international-staff-exchange.aspx Dr Jeremy Morris is representing CREES in a €256,000 European Commission, International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, awarded to the project: 'Imagining Development: A Multidisciplinary and Multilevel Analysis of Development Policies and their Effect in the Post-Socialist World.' Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/european-commission-funding-international-staff-exchange.aspx researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/events/2012/04/voting-protesting-future-democratic-participation-in-Putins-third-term.aspx Monday 16 April 2012 - In Denis Dvornikov's talk, he will focus on the Russian presidential elections in March 2012. He will discuss voters' strategies, the role of the media in the election campaign, implications of Putin's second term for Russian democracy, and he will make some comments about Putin's third term and likely response of the electorate. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:51:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/events/2012/04/voting-protesting-future-democratic-participation-in-Putins-third-term.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/us-state-department-officials-talk.aspx Tim Haughton (CREES) gave a lecture on political parties in East-Central Europe to the US State Department's Foreign Service Institute in Washington DC. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/us-state-department-officials-talk.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/honorary-fellow-wins-prestigious-prize.aspx Professor Mark Harrison, Honorary Fellow of CREES, has been awarded the Russian National Prize for Applied Economics in recognition of research that filled the last remaining gap in the national income records of 20th Century Russia. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:47:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/04/honorary-fellow-wins-prestigious-prize.aspx govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/model-united-nations.aspx In February 2012 the School sent a delegation of students to the Harvard National Model United Nations conference in Boston, USA. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/model-united-nations.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/bergson-joseph-msc-idd.aspx Joseph Bergson (MSc International Development) reflects on his experiences during the Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi. Each year, a group of Masters students from across the School of Government and Society are given the opportunity to travel to Delhi, India, to take part in a week-long international module entitled 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/bergson-joseph-msc-idd.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/03/days-of-europe.aspx Dr Derek Averre participated in a panel introduced by the European Union Ambassador to Moscow, his excellency Fernando Valenzuela, at the Days of Europe event at Kazan Federal University. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/03/days-of-europe.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/03/slovak-elections-washington-dc.aspx Tim Haughton (CREES) gave a presentation, The Gorilla in the Room: the 2012 Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia, to an audience of scholars and policy-makers at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington DC. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/03/slovak-elections-washington-dc.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/lisiguang.aspx The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce 18 PhD scholarships for students from China. This major new scholarship scheme is open to all fields and named in honour of Li Siguang, one of Birmingham's most famous Chinese graduates. Six scholarships a year will be awarded, on a competitive basis, for three years of PhD study at the University of Birmingham to include tuition fees and living costs. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:21:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/lisiguang.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/03/alistair-burt.aspx Alistair Burt MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO Minister with responsibility for Afghanistan) visited the School of Government and Society on Thursday 22nd March to provide his views on "UK Engagement in Afghanistan". Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/03/alistair-burt.aspx highprofilespeakers studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2012/03/inspire-report.aspx On 14 March 2012 Dr Galina Yemelianova presented results of her ongoing British Council-funded project 'Innovative Teaching and Research through Academic Partnership', (2010-2013) between the University of Birmingham (UoB) and the Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU), Kazakhstan, at the International Education Conference 'Going Global 2012, The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2012/03/inspire-report.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/rafael-gomez-sanchez-msc-crees.aspx Studying for an MSc is not easy; but if you have some money to spare and like challenges, be sure that CREES is an excellent place to expand your knowledge on Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/rafael-gomez-sanchez-msc-crees.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Eight of the University of Birmingham's scholarship recipients met the University's Chancellor, Sir Dominic Cadbury, in a reception designed to introduce him to scholarship students funded by his generous support of the University's Access to Birmingham Scholarship Scheme. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/02/elections-russia-2012.aspx Dr David White, Lecturer in Politics, presented a paper at a roundtable on 'Elections in Russia: 2012' at the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/02/elections-russia-2012.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/hoffman-katharina.aspx Research title: Regional Organisations in the Post-Soviet Space: Domestic Origins of Cooperation Dynamics Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/hoffman-katharina.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/perusset-alain-msc-crees.aspx Currently studying Contemporary Russian and East European Studies MSc. "What attracted me to CREES in particular were the thrilling modules it offers, its excellent reputation and its relative small size which promised (and delivers) closer, uncomplicated student-staff relations." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/perusset-alain-msc-crees.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/kellett-michael-msc-crees.aspx Currently studying Contemporary Russian and East European Studies (The Caucasus and Central Asia) MSc. "I like the fact that the department is not too big, so you're not anonymous and the both the staff and the other students are very friendly and approachable. It's also a very international department, with students from many parts of the world. Some of the staff are from Russia and eastern Europe, which is of course a big plus." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/kellett-michael-msc-crees.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/shin-yeani-msc-crees.aspx Currently studying Contemporary Russian and East European Studies MSc. "CREES's programme contains a good balance, so it encourages students to build a foundation and broaden evenly understanding of Russian and Eastern European, CIS region studies." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crees/shin-yeani-msc-crees.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/02/eu-ukraine-relations.aspx Dr Kataryna Wolczuk participated in a high-level forum in Kyiv to discuss prospects for Ukraine's integration with the EU. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:38:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/02/eu-ukraine-relations.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/01/julian-cooper-obe.aspx CREES has great pleasure in announcing that Professor Julian Cooper, Professor of Russian Economic Studies, has been honoured with an OBE for services to Soviet and Russian economic studies in the New Year's Honours list. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/01/julian-cooper-obe.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/02/nodel-united-nations-campus-2012.aspx On Friday 20 January 2012 the School of Government and Society held two Model United Nations debates as part of its programmes of events to enhance student experience. Supported by staff from IDD and POLSIS and with additional help from the UN Society based in the Guild, the event involved almost 50 Undergraduate students being assigned country roles in two debates. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/02/nodel-united-nations-campus-2012.aspx govsoc alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/people/dr-students/disney-tom.aspx Orphan Care and Imprisonment in the Russian Federation. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/people/dr-students/disney-tom.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/01/employability-award.aspx Our Careers and Employability team are happy to announce their win at the National Placement and Internship Awards 2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2012/01/employability-award.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/funding/index.aspx The Careers and Employability Centre offer a range of award schemes for students from a range of backgrounds that are looking to undertake a variety of work experience placements and internships. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/funding/index.aspx studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/01/islam-religion-russia.aspx Galina Yemelyanova talks about Islam in Russia and in the world in a recent article for Pulse UK a weekly Russian newspaper. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/01/islam-religion-russia.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/avedissian-karena.aspx Research title: Identity and the Mobilisation of Social Movements in the North Caucasus Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:33:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/avedissian-karena.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/opdahl-ingerid.aspx Research title: Energy and Russian foreign policy in the CIS 1995-2005 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:31:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/opdahl-ingerid.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/leitch-duncan.aspx Research title: The Contribution of International Technical Assistance to Public Administrative Reform in Ukraine: the Case of Regional Policy 2000-2012. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/leitch-duncan.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/undergraduate/index.aspx Our interdisciplinary programme (European Politics, Society and Economics BSc) with its Politics, Economics and Culturepathways gives you the opportunity to build a tailored degree, drawing on a range of social science skills and insights into modern Europe. It crosses the traditional divide of the Iron Curtain, providing equal consideration of both Western and Eastern Europe. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/undergraduate/index.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/oncampus/lectures/Roy-Bhaskar-Guest-Lecture.aspx Contemporary critical realism is a philosophical approach developed by Roy Bhaskar. His work is of particular interest to social scientists who are keen to develop new approaches and methodologies to their research theory and methods. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/oncampus/lectures/Roy-Bhaskar-Guest-Lecture.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx Our next Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 07 February 2012.The Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to the experts and find out more about the wide portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at the University of Birmingham. Whatever stage you are at with your career, a visit to the Postgraduate Open Day will clarify your options and help you plan your next step. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx business Economics marketing management accounting-finance govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/dr/ESRC-research-council.aspx The University is pleased to announce that nominations for Economic and Social Research Council Funding for study starting in October 2012 are now open. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/dr/ESRC-research-council.aspx govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2011/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx The University of Birmingham has announced that 10 scholarships are available for overseas applicants for 2012-2013 entry. If you fulfil the criteria and would like to be considered for nomination by IDD, POLSIS, CREES and INLOGOV you are strongly encouraged to submit your PhD application to the University by the end of November 2011. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2011/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2011/09/report-zhanabayevas-visit-uk.aspx On 20-22 September 2011 Dr Svetlana Zhanabayeva participated in the work of the XII ESCAS (The European Society for Central Asian Studies) Biennial Conference at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom "Central Asia: a maturing field". The conference took place at Churchill College, the University of Cambridge. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:09:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2011/09/report-zhanabayevas-visit-uk.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2011/09/report-on-inspire.aspx Within the British Council INSPIRE project on Strategic Partnership between the University of Birmingham (UK) and the Kazakh-British Technical University Dr Svetlana Zhanabayeva visited the UoB between 19 and 30 March 2011. The main purpose of the visit was the final round of training of the UK PG students in the Kazakh language. Classes were held during two weeks three sessions per week. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2011/09/report-on-inspire.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/09/austrian-marshall-plan-foundation-fellowship.aspx Tim Haughton has been awarded an Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellowship to work on a project examining party politics in Central and Eastern Europe. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/09/austrian-marshall-plan-foundation-fellowship.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/ambassadors-test/index.aspx The University of Birmingham is proud to have a network of Alumni Ambassadors that fulfil an invaluable role by offering support, practical advice and advocacy across the globe. This network has been developed to enable prospective and current students to connect directly with individuals who have fully experienced what the University, and city, of Birmingham has to offer. Please do take the opportunity to email our ambassadors with your questions regarding studying at the University, living in Birmingham / UK, their individual career pathways, living and working in their country of residence or origin etc. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/ambassadors-test/index.aspx alumninews govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/09/annual-review-european-union.aspx The JCMS Annual Review of the European Union which is co-edited by Tim Haughton and includes an article by the European Parliament President, Jerzy Buzek, was published in September. Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:02:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/09/annual-review-european-union.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/reportsandgalleries2011/informalalumnigatheringindelhi-1february2011.aspx On Tuesday 01 February, the University of Birmingham held an informal reception for alumni living or working in Delhi, India, to meet and network with a group of current University staff and students visiting the city. The visit was part of an international collaboration between the Universities of Birmingham, Delhi and Melbourne, Australia, under the Universitas 21 framework. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/reportsandgalleries2011/informalalumnigatheringindelhi-1february2011.aspx alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/items/BBS/leadership.aspx Dr Peter Carter OBE, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing|, the world's largest professional union of nurses and health care support workers will deliver a talk on 'Leadership in Challenging Times'. As part of ADEPT Careers week for Postgraduate Researchers 20 - 24 June. Peter will share insights and experience which will interest current Postgraduate Researchers who are aspiring to develop their leadership potential. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/items/BBS/leadership.aspx alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/EventsArchive/delhi.aspx Staff from the College of Social Sciences will be accompanying eight Masters students from the University of Birmingham to India to participate within an intensive Masters level module entitled 'Security in a globalised world; New and emerging challenges', delivered collaboratively between the Universities of Birmingham, Delhi and Melbourne. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/events/EventsArchive/delhi.aspx alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2011/08/traditional-new-security-challenges-south-asia-global-perspective.aspx Students in the School of Government and Society have the chance to study an intensive module in Delhi, India. 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. The module will encourage students to take a 'critical' approach to these debates, it will draw upon the diverse backgrounds of participants, and it will explore the South Asia experience – as well as other regions – to illustrate the topics discussed. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2011/08/traditional-new-security-challenges-south-asia-global-perspective.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/06/doctoral-researcher-thesis.aspx CREES is pleased to announce that Matthew Frear has successfully defended his thesis entitled "An Anatomy of Adaptive Authoritarianism. Belarus under Alexander Lukashenka" (with minor corrections). Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/06/doctoral-researcher-thesis.aspx Social Sciences All current and potential applicants to Masters programmes in the School of Government and Society are invited to our Applicant Visit Day.The day will give you an opportunity to find out more about the school, department and course you have applied for (or are thinking about applying for) and give you a head start before commencing your studies in October. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2011/05/gender-sexuality-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx The Colloquium, co-hosted by the School of Government and Society, has been one of the biggest events in the field of Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Birmingham thus far. The event was a big success as it attracted more than 60 University staff members and postgraduate researchers from varied disciplines. Fri, 27 May 2011 12:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/school-wide-child/2011/05/gender-sexuality-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/03/nauruz-celebration.aspx On 28 March 2011 the CREES hosted the Nauruz celebration - Central Asian Spring New Year. The event, which was organised by the University of Birmingham Kazakh Cultural Society, attracted over eighty participants. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2011/03/nauruz-celebration.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2010/10/kazakhstani-team-visits-birmingham.aspx On Saturday 16 October 2010 a group of MSc and PhD students from KBTU headed by the Kazakhstani project leader Dr. Svetlana Zhanabayeva visited University of Birmingham. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2010/10/kazakhstani-team-visits-birmingham.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2010/06/director-british-council-kazakhstan.aspx On June 15, 2010 Ms Lena Milosevic, Director of the British Council in Kazakhstan, visited the UoB and delivered an excellent talk entitled 'Kazakhstan: Big Country, Big Story' to an audience of staff and students of the University of Birmingham which raised their awareness about opportunities for academic collaboration between the UK and Kazakhstan. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2010/06/director-british-council-kazakhstan.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2010/05/yemelianova-visits-kbtu.aspx In May 2010, during Dr Yemelianova's visit to the KBTU, Professor Zhanabayeva and Dr Yemelianova had a series of talks with Professor Zoya Tuyebakhova, the KBTU's PVC responsible for teaching programmes, Professor Saltanat Amirgaliyeva, the KBTU Dean of the Academy (PhD programme); Professor David Lal, the KBTU Dean of Master Programmes and Ms Yuliya Kharkova, the KBTU's Director of External Affairs Department. Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/inspire/2010/05/yemelianova-visits-kbtu.aspx