Centre for Britain and Europe
@cbesurrey.bsky.social
Centre for Britain and Europe at the University of Surrey.
Thought leader in scholarly & public debate on UK and European politics.
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Thought leader in scholarly & public debate on UK and European politics.
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💡A Sunday read that stays with you: Professor Amelia Hadfield lays out how nuclear testing risks, collapsing arms-control architecture, and coordinated state interference are reshaping a new and far more unpredictable cold war era.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
💡A Sunday read that stays with you: Professor Amelia Hadfield lays out how nuclear testing risks, collapsing arms-control architecture, and coordinated state interference are reshaping a new and far more unpredictable cold war era.
🔗 lnkd.in/e355HuVh
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With the government’s announcement of an independent investigation into rising youth inactivity, Professor Amelia Hadfield & Megan Ward argue that there has never been a more urgent moment to prioritise skills development and opportunities for young people in Surrey.
🔗 Read Part 3: lnkd.in/egaNW_Yr
🔗 Read Part 3: lnkd.in/egaNW_Yr
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
With the government’s announcement of an independent investigation into rising youth inactivity, Professor Amelia Hadfield & Megan Ward argue that there has never been a more urgent moment to prioritise skills development and opportunities for young people in Surrey.
🔗 Read Part 3: lnkd.in/egaNW_Yr
🔗 Read Part 3: lnkd.in/egaNW_Yr
After the Devolution Announcement: Can Surrey’s New Councils Weather the Storm?
In a new blog, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and Megan Ward outline practical steps the new councils can take to strengthen flood preparedness and embed climate action into future governance.
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In a new blog, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and Megan Ward outline practical steps the new councils can take to strengthen flood preparedness and embed climate action into future governance.
🔗 lnkd.in/eP3KVHJi
October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
After the Devolution Announcement: Can Surrey’s New Councils Weather the Storm?
In a new blog, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and Megan Ward outline practical steps the new councils can take to strengthen flood preparedness and embed climate action into future governance.
🔗 lnkd.in/eP3KVHJi
In a new blog, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and Megan Ward outline practical steps the new councils can take to strengthen flood preparedness and embed climate action into future governance.
🔗 lnkd.in/eP3KVHJi
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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.
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
October 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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.
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
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.
Otherwise, the book can be read online or downloaded for free.
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.
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
October 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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.
Otherwise, the book can be read online or downloaded for free.
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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...
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
October 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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...
They cover fees and stipend for UK & international students
Deadline: 19 January 2026
www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...
📖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.
🔗 lnkd.in/drFV89FK
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.
🔗 lnkd.in/drFV89FK
September 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📖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.
🔗 lnkd.in/drFV89FK
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.
🔗 lnkd.in/drFV89FK
From our CBE member, @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social! Note the call for papers for the next Annual Conference of the Political Studies Association in Oxford!
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!
Note our CFPs below!
📣 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)
Here is a list of the exciting activities we are preparing for you (deadline for paper proposals Oct 17)
September 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
From our CBE member, @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social! Note the call for papers for the next Annual Conference of the Political Studies Association in Oxford!
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
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
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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
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
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.
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.
September 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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.
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.
📣 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.
🔗 lnkd.in/eCFRBHyv
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.
🔗 lnkd.in/eCFRBHyv
September 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
📣 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.
🔗 lnkd.in/eCFRBHyv
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.
🔗 lnkd.in/eCFRBHyv
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.
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.
September 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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.
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.
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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We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to have our collaborative work recognised today.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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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lnkd.in/eWPrayQe
We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to have our collaborative work recognised today.
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lnkd.in/eg9YnDrv
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📣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.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8SapDVf
@ameliahadfield1.bsky.social will be presenting our initial findings on the VCSE sector, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8SapDVf
September 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📣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.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8SapDVf
@ameliahadfield1.bsky.social will be presenting our initial findings on the VCSE sector, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8SapDVf
📢 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.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8aZskyS
#tcareview #postbrexit
The article examines the post-Brexit landscape and highlights critical gaps left unaddressed in the current UK–EU agreements.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8aZskyS
#tcareview #postbrexit
August 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
📢 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.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8aZskyS
#tcareview #postbrexit
The article examines the post-Brexit landscape and highlights critical gaps left unaddressed in the current UK–EU agreements.
🔗 lnkd.in/e8aZskyS
#tcareview #postbrexit
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
Read the full report here: lnkd.in/eDtNNz6A
@ameliahadfield1.bsky.social @mayachew.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social #surreyyoungpeople #surreycrisis
August 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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
Read the full report here: lnkd.in/eDtNNz6A
@ameliahadfield1.bsky.social @mayachew.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social #surreyyoungpeople #surreycrisis
🎙️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
🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/eAN2JCUd
August 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🎙️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
🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/eAN2JCUd
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
✅ 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
August 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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
✅ 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
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
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
August 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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
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
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...
🔗 Read here: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-big-as...
July 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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...
🔗 Read here: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-big-as...
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🌍 ‘This bilateral development is designed to translate osmotically into improved relations between 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺,’ says @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social, @cbesurrey.bsky.social
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
What concrete measures should come from the Kensington Treaty?
The Big Ask | No. 30.2025
www.britainsworld.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🌍 ‘This bilateral development is designed to translate osmotically into improved relations between 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺,’ says @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social, @cbesurrey.bsky.social
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
#BritainsWorld #BigAsk
Looking back on the Civic Lab launch last month, a new partnership between the @uniofsurrey.bsky.social and Guildford & Waverley Borough Councils, we’d like to thank @zoefranklinld.bsky.social, for bringing national attention in Parliament and for joining the launch in person: youtu.be/jGqkBKMG3QEq
Zöe Franklin MP questions Minister on support for innovative public service delivery projects
YouTube video by Zöe Franklin
youtu.be
July 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Looking back on the Civic Lab launch last month, a new partnership between the @uniofsurrey.bsky.social and Guildford & Waverley Borough Councils, we’d like to thank @zoefranklinld.bsky.social, for bringing national attention in Parliament and for joining the launch in person: youtu.be/jGqkBKMG3QEq
On Wednesday, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social spoke at Day 2 of the Open Innovation Team’s Insights Hub, focused on ‘The Evolving World Order: Britain’s foreign policy balancing act’. The hub was led by top experts who shared insights, pushed fresh thinking, and engaged in useful conversations.
July 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
On Wednesday, @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social spoke at Day 2 of the Open Innovation Team’s Insights Hub, focused on ‘The Evolving World Order: Britain’s foreign policy balancing act’. The hub was led by top experts who shared insights, pushed fresh thinking, and engaged in useful conversations.
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Thank you to @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social for speaking at our @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hybrid discussion on 'How will EU enlargement shape the EU-UK relationship?' in London yesterday.
July 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thank you to @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social and @lscazzieri.bsky.social for speaking at our @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hybrid discussion on 'How will EU enlargement shape the EU-UK relationship?' in London yesterday.
Yesterday, Professor Amelia Hadfield spoke at a @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung event focused on @lscazzieri.bsky.social’s new paper, “How Will EU Enlargement Shape the EU/UK Relationship?” 🌍
July 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Yesterday, Professor Amelia Hadfield spoke at a @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung event focused on @lscazzieri.bsky.social’s new paper, “How Will EU Enlargement Shape the EU/UK Relationship?” 🌍