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UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies)
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UACES is a global membership charity for academics, students, and practitioners interested in all aspects of Europe and the European Union.

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With Workshop 2 coming to a close, that brings us to the end of #DTA25

A huge thank you to all of out PhD and ECR members who have made this an engaging and insightful experience, and a huge congratulations to our UACES Graduate Forum Committee for the running of another great DTA

#UACES #DTA25
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Workshop 1 is underway, giving attendees the chance to design their very own workshops that people would genuinely want to attend.

The focus lies on developing or teaching a real skill relevant to European Studies.

Facilitator: Roberto Baccarini

#UACES #DTA25
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We are back with our PhD and ECR members at @uam.es for Day 2 of #DTA25.

Our attendees have another insightful day ahead of them, with two workshops focused on helping their academic and career progression

Be sure to follow for updates on each session.

#DTA25 #UACES
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It has been a brilliant first day here at @uam.es for #DTA25

Thank you again to all of our speakers and attendees today.

We look forward to welcoming our PhD and ECR members back tomorrow ready for a day of career-driven workshops

#UACES #DTA25
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"Be open to what may come up during the process" - Dr Vincenzo Pavone
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"There are a lot of opportunities for young PhD students to be part of the hot topics of our time" - Dr Armando Jiménez San Vicente

#UACES #DTA25
November 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"Think tanks and academia are not in competition, they both work in ways that produce great value. Someone who has finished a PhD will find both very different but also interconnected" - Dr @ignacio-molina.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
#DTA25 continues with Session two, a panel on 'Government: Policy and Diplomacy: EU-level and Beyond'

Speakers: Dr @ignacio-molina.bsky.social, Dr Vincenzo Pavone (joining virtually), Dr Armando Jiménez San Vicente

Chair: Elena Şimanschi

#UACES #DTA25
November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The session rounded out with a deeply insightful Q&A session, with our PhD and ECR participants making the most of this opportunity to ask their burning questions

#UACES #DTA25
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"It is important to attempt to find a balance between the main areas where academics work in universities: research, teaching, administrative matters, and knowledge transfer" - Professor Elsa Aimé González

#UACES #DTA25
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Do not fear the alternative academic paths: Think tanks, NGOs, Public policy research... thy are very enriching and meaningful" - Professor Carlos Sanz Díaz

#UACES #DTA25
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"Be alert for any kind of opportunity and be open to them all" - @haapalataru.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#DTA25 Session one is now underway with our first panel on 'Academia: Strategies for Finding and Getting a Post-Doc or Lectureship', featuring speakers Professor Carlos Sanz Díaz, Professor Elsa Aimé González and @haapalataru.bsky.social, chaired by Dr. Roberto Baccarini
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We're excited to welcome our PhD & ECR members to @uam.es for #DTA25.

Our attendees have an exciting mix of talks, workshops and networking opportunities awaiting them over the next two days.

Be sure to follow for updates on each session.

#DTA25 #UACES
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Final call: AcSS Fellowship nominations close 14 November!

Celebrate those turning social science into real-world impact, going above and beyond to transform policy, practice, or public understanding.

Nominate yourself or another member via UACES:
www.uaces.org/academy-soci...
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Know someone shaping how we understand society?

Nominate yourself, or another UACES member for the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship. Celebrate leaders whose work bridges research, policy, and practice.

Apply by 14 November 2025 through our short form: www.uaces.org/academy-soci...
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
APPLICATION TIP #1: Budget Realistically

Show genuine research needs:

✓ Specific flight routes + prices
✓ Actual accommodation rates
✓ Real visa fees
✓ Necessary research materials

Reviewers appreciate honest budgets.

UACES Scholarships close 7 Nov 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...

#PhDTips
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
UACES Fieldwork Scholarships: The Basics

💰 £1,500.00 total
📝 Apply by 7 November 2025
🎯 Winners announced December
💷 £1,000.00 paid upfront (January)
✈️ Do fieldwork throughout 2026
📊 Final £500.00 on completion

4 scholarships. Simple application. Real support.

www.uaces.org/funding/scho...
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What can £1,500.00 do for your PhD? 

✈️ Flights to research sites
🏨 Accommodation during fieldwork
📁 Archive access fees
🎤 Interview transcription
🛂 Visa costs 

UACES Fieldwork Scholarships cover the essentials - Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...

#AcademicBlueSky
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
PhD and Early-Career Researchers, join us in Madrid for the Doctoral Training Academy on the theme “Life After PhD”.

Get tips, network, explore panels, and discover career strategies.

Registration open now. Travel funding available for members (first-come, first-served): www.uaces.org/dta25
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Want to shape Europe’s biggest European Studies conference? 🌍
There is one week left to submit your Themed Track proposal for #UACES Prague 2026.
All disciplines and career stages are welcome!
www.uaces.org/themedtracks

#EuropeanStudies #AcademicConference #EuropeanScholars
October 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Academy of Social Sciences is accepting nominations for new Fellows – a recognition of those whose contribution to social science goes beyond academia to shape policy, practice, and public understanding.

If this is you or someone you know, UACES can nominate you: www.uaces.org/academy-soci...
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📢 Don’t Miss Out: UACES Fieldwork Scholarships 2025-26

£1,500.00 to fund PhD research that matters. Four flexible scholarships for fieldwork on contemporary European Studies.

Learn More and Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...

#PhDLife #EuropeanStudies #PhDFunding
October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Shape #UACES2026 in Prague! We're seeking convenors to lead Themed Tracks at our 56th Annual Conference (7-9 Sept 2026)

📍 Charles University, Prague

🌍 Theme: How Europe is constructed, contested & reimagined

🗓️ Deadline: 3 November 2025

👉 www.uaces.org/themedtracks

#EuropeanStudies #UACES
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
That's a wrap on UACES 2025 Virtual Conference!
Our virtual format brought together researchers across time zones who couldn't make it to Liverpool. Huge thanks to all chairs and presenters who sparked vital debates about Europe's evolving role in our complex world.
#UACES2025
September 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM