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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · 11h

Great to see our member and former Co-Director, Professor @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social, present his latest book in London next week! Don't miss him if you are in the area, and note the discount code for printed copies below.

Otherwise, the book can be read online or downloaded for free.

Professor Daniele Albertazzi @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social · 11h

Join me, @stijntvankessel.bsky.social & Isabelle Hertner next week as we present "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" (Oxford University Press), available Open Access here:

academic.oup.com/book/60532

If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.

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Professor Daniele Albertazzi @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social · 19h

The Department of Politics & IR at the University of Surrey invites applications for fully funded ESRC SEDarc studentships for PhD study, starting in October 2026.

They cover fees and stipend for UK & international students
Deadline: 19 January 2026

www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...

South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) studentship | University of Surrey

Apply now for our SEDarc Studentship

www.surrey.ac.uk

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · 12d

📖Read our Interim VCSE Report!

CBE presented our initial findings at @surreyca.bsky.social Charity Mash-up event. It was a pleasure to meet so many fantastic attendees representing VCSE organisations.

A big thank you to Jason & his team for hosting such a brilliant event.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · 14d

From our CBE member, @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social! Note the call for papers for the next Annual Conference of the Political Studies Association in Oxford!

Professor Daniele Albertazzi @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social · 14d

As the convenors of @psa-italian.bsky.social, @dbonansinga.bsky.social and l are looking forward to your submissions in advance of PSA26 in Oxford.

Note our CFPs below!

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · 14d

📣 Italian Politics at PSA26 (Oxford, March 30 - April 1, 2026)

Here is a list of the exciting activities we are preparing for you (deadline for paper proposals Oct 17)

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · 20d

@uniofsurrey.bsky.social #surreyresearch #youthopportunities #surreycommunity

Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · 20d

Want to learn more about our collaborative work to support young people in Surrey?

Megan Ward highlights our collective work with the High Sheriff of Surrey, Peter Cluff, and local stakeholders to build a strong Community of Practice & create more opportunities for young people.

🔗 lnkd.in/eT8Rurqj

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · 23d

lnkd.in/eW7twezW @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social @konradadenauer.bsky.social #foreignpolicy #europeansecurity #europeandefence #britainukraine #UKEU

Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · 23d

New Blog Post!✍🏼

Margaryta Khvostova explores the evolving landscape of EU security in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, focusing on Britain’s achievements & challenges.

Will the UK be sidelined, or will it become a pivotal force in shaping the EU’s new security architecture?

🔗Link below.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣 CBE Expert Commentary

We’re relaunching the CBE blog, and who better to kick things off than our Founding Director, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social?

Amelia offers a sharp and timely analysis of Keir Starmer’s foreign policy ‘wins’ and ‘losses’ over the past year.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Sep 8

Looking ahead, we’re preparing for the Surrey Skills Conference in October, a chance to grow our network and strengthen this collaborative effort.

Below are the details for this event:

📅 17th of October 2025
📍 The Hilton, Woking
🕰️ 09:30-17:00
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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our goal is to improve the wellbeing, confidence, and opportunities available to young people in Surrey. With the continued support of our partners, we aim to contribute to the county’s economic growth by increasing the number of young people in education, employment, and training.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our work to support young people in Surrey will continue for as long as it’s needed.

We are deeply grateful for the leadership and generosity of Peter Cluff, High Sheriff of Surrey, whose support has enabled meaningful collaboration through research, conferences, and stakeholder engagement.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Sep 3

We extend our sincere thanks to Peter Cluff, the High Sheriff of Surrey, for hosting CBE’s @mayachew.bsky.social at the celebration of his shrieval year.

We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to have our collaborative work recognised today.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Sep 2

📣We’re excited to be joining @surreyca.bsky.social Charity Mash-Up, an event hosting inspiring speakers, informative presentations and workshops.

@ameliahadfield1.bsky.social will be presenting our initial findings on the VCSE sector, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 CBE’s @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social, together with experienced scholars, has co-authored a new article in Policing and Society.

The article examines the post-Brexit landscape and highlights critical gaps left unaddressed in the current UK–EU agreements.

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#tcareview #postbrexit

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 12

Key proposals include:

🍀 Developing a new, inclusive term to replace “NEET”
🍀 Creating a centralised opportunities platform for referrals and access
🍀 Embedding lived experience and youth voice consistently
🍀 Launch of a formalised Leatherhead-based pilot project

Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 12

This latest report puts forward vital recommendations for key stakeholders and the voluntary sector, addressing and bridging current gaps to create fairer pathways for young people to access opportunities that truly match their aspirations.

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 12

CBE’s newest report builds on our published Surrey NEETs analysis in March, revealing just how urgently the current system needs to change.

Read the full report here: lnkd.in/eDtNNz6A

@ameliahadfield1.bsky.social @mayachew.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social #surreyyoungpeople #surreycrisis

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎙️In a powerful new commentary, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social unpacks a landmark advisory opinion from the ICJ: sovereign states aren’t just responsible for tackling fossil fuel damage, they may also have to pay compensation and rebuild infrastructure⚖️

🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/eAN2JCUd

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 7

Are you:
✅ a VCSE organisation?
✅ based in Surrey?

We need you!

Please contribute by completing a 15-minute online survey on who you are, what you do, who you help, and how you are feeling about things.

🔗 Find the survey here: surreyfbel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

@surreyca.bsky.social #vcse

Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 2

@ameliahadfield1.bsky.social @mayachew.bsky.social @surreyca.bsky.social

Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Aug 2

Meet the team!💡

Excited to kick off our new CBE project with Surrey Community Action! Our ‘State of the Sector’ research will bring fresh insights for Surrey.

Catch a preview at the Charity Mash-Up on the 25th of September 2025.

🎟️Tickets available at: www.charitymash-up.org

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Jul 28

CBE’s @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social explores how the Kensington Treaty will build on and solidify the strategic partnership between Britain and the EU, not just the UK and Germany. How will it play out and what does the future look like?

🔗 Read here: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-big-as...

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌍 ‘This bilateral development is designed to translate osmotically into improved relations between 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺,’ says @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social, @cbesurrey.bsky.social

#BritainsWorld #BigAsk

What concrete measures should come from the Kensington Treaty?

The Big Ask | No. 30.2025

www.britainsworld.org.uk

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