It was great to take part in the Teaching European Studies Inclusively Panel at the INES Midsummer Conference at Europa Universität Flensburg 🇪🇺 Lots of engaging discussions on inclusiveness teaching, diverse perspectives and what European Studies looks like in challenging times.

Last night, the we hosted a screening of Il Toro del Pallonetto- La vera storia di Joe Esposito. The mockumentary was followed by an engaging Q&A with director Luigi Barletta, offering valuable insights into the creative process behind the film. The evening continued with a reception.

Join us for the documentary Il Toro del Pallonetto - La vera storia di Jose Esposito! 🎬 🗓️ 21 May 2026 ⏰ 05 pm 📍 University of Limerick, Main Building, CG 058 After watching the documentary there will be the possibility of a Q&A with the director Luigi Bartletta. Admission is free!

How does literature respond to climate change and ageing? 🌍 Join us at the University of Limerick for two inspiring days of discussion, research, and storytelling. 🗓️ 28-29 May 2026 ⏰ 09:00 am - 05:00 pm 📍 The Globe, University of Limerick Please make sure to register via our website.

European Studies Day 2026 🇪🇺 From discussions on the Council of the EU, the upcoming Irish Presidency to reflections on European identity, defence and future research collaboration, the day offered a diverse programme.

The Centre for European Studies is pleased to invite you to our European Studies Day. 🇪🇺 🗓️08 May 2026 ⏰ 09:45 am 📍 University of Limerick, The Globe & Millstream Building (MC 010) Please make sure to sign up on Eventbrite! For further information, please visit our website.

The Centre for European Studies was proud to be featured at UL Research Week. Presented by Centre Director Dr. Michaela Schrage-Frueh, the talk highlited our mission to serve as a vibrant hub for European Studies.

APPLICATIONS OPEN You are interested in European affairs and want to gain an interdisciplinary understanding? Our 2-year master programme could be just what you are looking for! Applications are open now and we recommend to apply as early as possible to avoid visa complications etc.

CEUROS concluded this semester’s Lecture Series with an interesting lecture on the long-term transformations of the Italian economy, analysing eight decades of structural change from the post-war economic miracle to recent global and European crises.

Save the Date! Join us for our next Lecture Series Talk by Professor Gioacchino Garofoli (University of Insubria) titled: “Development and Crisis: transformations in the Italian economy in the last 80 years. Lessons for Europe” 🗓️ 21 April 2026 ⏰ 02 pm 📍 University of Limerick, Room LC 1016

The Centre for European Studies was delighted to host a well-attended Info Talk on European Studies, bringing together students interested in postgraduate study, EU affairs and Traineeship opportunities at EU institutions. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this great event!

Info Talk on European Studies Learn about: 🇪🇺 EU Traineeships- how to apply, requirements& what to expect 🎓 MA European Studies - programme content & the Double Degree And hear a first-hand experience on the ConSIMium 🗓️ 14 April 2026 ⏰ 4 pm 📍 University of Limerick, LC 1016

We are delighted to invite you for the Online Author Event with Ilija Trojanow “EisTau and the Climate Crisis” 📚 🗓️ 16 April 2026 ⏰ 09:00 - 11:00 am (Irish Time) 📍 University of Limerick, LC 0017 or Virtual Please make sure to register on Eventbrite.

We were delighted to welcome Gabrielle Fath (University of Limerick) for a guest lecture which interrogated how Scottish Gaelic cultural identity is formed, and how it inscribes itself in a European context. She reflected on how Scottish Gaelic culture navigates its page as a minority culture.

We are pleased to invite you to our next Lecture Series Talk by Gabrielle Fath titled : "On the margins of Europe? Scottish Gaelic cultural identity in a European perspective” 🗓️ 25 March 2026 ⏰ 12 p.m. 📍 Room SG-016, Robert Schumann Building

We were delighted to welcome Prof. Bill Niven, Dr. Maricel Oró Piqueras and Dr. Michaela Schrage- Früh for an interesting symposium on ageing, grief and intergenerational connection across Europe. The high level of engagement by the audience made the event particularly memorable.

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Johann Georg Lughofer for a fascinating talk on how the Corona Pandemic reshaped cultural and literary imaginaries of the Alpine region. The lecture was followed by a two-hour workshop for the Master’s students in European Studies. Thank you to everyone who joined!

We are pleased to invite you to the interesting talk by Dr. Johann Georg Lughofer (University of Ljubljana) titled : "Identity through Geographical Space: Ambivalent Perspectives on the Alps in Austrian Literature and Art.” 🗓️ 18 March 2026 ⏰ 10:00 a.m. 📍 Room SG-016, Robert Schumann Building

We are delighted to announce our upcoming symposium: “Reading and Writing the Life Course: Ageing, Grief and Generational Connection across Europe” 🗓️18 March 2026 ⏰2-4 p.m. 📍Plassey House (Boarding Room), University of Limerick Please make sure to register on Eventbrite

Today we had the privilege or welcoming Miriam Beller, former ORF correspondent in Russia, for a deeply insightful talk on the realities of wartime reporting from Russia. Thank you to everyone who attended this important event.

Save the date! Join us for our next Lecture Series Talk by Austrian Journalist Miriam Beller entitled: “Russia: Reporting from a Dictatorship at War” 🗓️ 04. March 2026 ⏰ 12:00 p.m. 📍 Schumann Building (SG 016), University of Limerick

Today we hosted Professor Nils Ringe for his talk “Coping with Europe: EU Member and Party System Change” in an event together with the Department of Politics and Public Administration. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

We had the pleasure to welcome Yaryna Chornohuz and Greg Dinner for an unforgettable evening of poetry and reflection, held in collaboration with the Ukrainian Culture Centre. A night filled with courage, presence and voice.

What do words mean during the war? What is it like to write poetry on the front line? We are happy to host this important event together with the Ukrainian Culture Centre in Ireland 🇺🇦🇮🇪 Make sure to get your ticket on Eventbrite 🎟️ 🗓️19.02.2026 ⏰6pm 📍University of Limerick (KBG 013)

A great start to the new semester at CEUROS! We were delighted to welcome Jana‑Larissa Grzeszkowiak (Ruhr University Bochum) for the first event in this semester’s CEUROS lecture series. Grzeszkowiak offered timely insights into the evolution of EU–Japan relations.

Save the Date! Join us for the interesting guest lecture by Jana-Larissa Grzeszkowiak entitled: "Stress and Strategy: How Global Shocks Reshaped the EU-Japan Relationship” 🇪🇺🇯🇵 🗓️ 03. February 2026 ⏰ 01:00 pm 📍 CG053

CALL FOR PAPERS We invite abstracts exploring contemporary European literature, culture and media in relation to ecocriticism and climate change. ⏰ Abstract Deadline: 31. January 2026 ✉️Submit a 250-word abstract + short bio 🔗 More information: ul.ie/ceuros

Save the Date! Join us for the interesting guest lecture by Diarmuid Johnson entitled: "Discipline and Dreaming - The Days and Nights of a Multilingual Translator” 🗓️ 14. November 2025 ⏰ 11:00 am 📍 SR 3006

The Centre for European Studies was honoured to host H.E. Melitta Schubert, H.E. Leena Gardemeister, and H.E. Lina Van der Weyden, for an insightful roundtable discussion on the remarkable milestones of their respective countries within the European project in the last 30 years.

We’re honoured to welcome H.E. Melitta Schubert (Ambassador of Austria), H.E. Leena Gardemeister (Ambassador of Finland), and H.E. Lina Van der Weyden (Ambassador of Sweden) to a special Roundtable in celebration of 30 years of their countries’ EU membership 🇪🇺 Please register on Eventbrite.

Here are some shots of today’s speakers 🎤 who tackled important topics 💬 and sparked meaningful reflection 💡 among everyone present. #universityoflimerick #conference

We are excited to announce that Bill Rolston (University of Ulster) will deliver a keynote titled: 
"Memory, Place and Identity: The Political Murals of the North of Ireland" 
🗓️ 11 October
⏰ 11:30-12:30
📍 KBG Please register for the event: www.ul.ie/ceuros/event... 📸 image source: Ulster Museum

We are excited to announce that Amy Williams will deliver her keynote: “Memorials Relating to 7th October and the Subsequent War, as well as Attacks on Holocaust Memorials” 🗓️10 October ⏰11:00-12:30 📍The Globe Please register for the event: www.ul.ie/ceuros/event... Image source: Jewish News

We are excited to announce that Bill Niven will deliver his keynote: "Berlin Holocaust Memorial and Artistic Interactions with it Before and After 7th October" 🗓️10 October ⏰ 11:00-12:00 📍The Globe Please register for the event: www.ul.ie/ceuros/event... Image source: Nottingham Trent University

We are excited to announce that Aleida Assmann will deliver a keynote titled:
"Historical Transformations of the European Dream" 
📅 9 October
⏰ 17:15 – 18:15
📍 Irish Chamber Orchestra Please register for the event: www.ul.ie/ceuros/event... 📸 image source: University of Konstanz

Join us for the upcoming Conference "Cultural Memory – Memory Culture(s)", hosted by the Centre for European Studies. Keynote speakers: Aleida Assmann, Bill Niven, Amy Williams, Bill Rolston, and Eva Umlauf 🗓️ 9-11 October 2025 Please register and check out our programme! www.ul.ie/ceuros/event...

Today we welcomed Martin Nekola who gave an inspiring guest lecture on The Czech Republic, the European Union and the Rise of Populism. Many thanks to everyone who came to join us, and most of all to our guest Martin Nekola.

Join us on 25.September for a guest lecture by Martin Nekola (Prague) entitled "The Czech Republic, the European Union and the Rise of Populism”. Everyone is welcome!

Join us next Wednesday for a guest lecture by Çiğdem Üstün (Istanbul) entitled "Towards a new (Illiberal) World Order: Relations Between the West and Türkiye". All welcome!

Still time to submit your abstract! Deadline: 25th April 2025

Don't forget! On Monday, 7th of April, we are hosting a roundtable on neutrality together with the @ulcigs.bsky.social . The Ambassadors to Switzerland and Austria will be attending. You can register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/neutrality...

I’m glad I attended the thought-provoking launch of the ‘Curious Conversations’ series tonight, with insights by former President of the European Parliament Pat Cox on “The World at a Crossroads” & in engaging conversation with @unioflimerick.bsky.social Chancellor Professor Brigid Laffan.

Join us for a very interesting roundtable on the 7th of April on "Neutrality in a Globalised Europe: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Perspectives from Austria, Ireland and Switzerland" It is possible to join the event online. Please register using the link below or visit our website.

Join us for our first instalment of our career talk series, organised by Dr Veronica O’Regan and Catherine Jeanneau. www.ul.ie/ceuros/event...

It was an honour to join Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, at the launch of the Communicating Europe Initiative 2025. CEUROS was represented by Dr Sorcha de Brún & Director Dr Michaela Schrage-Frueh, who presented her funded project “Ageing in Ireland and the EU.”

We're thrilled to announce an opening for a Research Assistant (0.5 FTE) to join our international team on the DAAD-funded project "European Societal Challenges in German Culture: Exploring Ageing and Climate Change in Tandem" Click below for more information: www.ul.ie/ceuros/news/...

Delighted that our book will be part of the Dublin Book Festival with four amazing contributors!

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

We are delighted to announce a CFP for our next conference in October, entitled "Cultural Memory – Memory Culture(s). Europe’s Past, Present and Future." Please visit our website for more details. www.ul.ie/ceuros/news/...