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CREES scholar is invited to participate in conference on the creation of a new MA programme in Area Studies at the University of Vienna

Description
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.
Date:
Friday 2nd November 2012

CREES scholars offer views on likely effects of Russia's accession to the WTO

Description
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.
Date:
Thursday 1st November 2012

A Night at the Movies

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David White and Richard Connolly of CREES participate in the West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival at Birmingham Central Library Theatre.
Date:
Wednesday 17th October 2012

Public lecture at British-Russian Society (Midlands)

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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.
Date:
Wednesday 17th October 2012

CREES academic contributes to definitive publication

Description
CREES academic Derek Averre contributes to definitive four-volume collection of works on post-Soviet politics
Date:
Wednesday 17th October 2012

Dr Brinkerhoff international public management visiting fellow

Dr Brinkerhoff international public management visiting fellow
Description
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).
Date:
Monday 8th October 2012

University of Birmingham sees impressive league table rise

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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.
Date:
Tuesday 2nd October 2012

Postgraduate Open Day - Tuesday 20 November 2012

Postgraduate Open Day - Tuesday 20 November 2012
Description
The next University of Birmingham Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 20 November 2012 from 11.00am.
Date:
Tuesday 2nd October 2012

CREES academic advises HMG Whitehall Departments on Security in Central Asia

CREES academic advises HMG Whitehall Departments on Security in Central Asia
Description
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.
Date:
Friday 31st August 2012

Alumni video profile: Christophe Laarman, MSc Contemporary Russian and East European Studies (2011)

Description
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.
Date:
Tuesday 28th August 2012
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