On 17 February, Aston University is holding its regular networking event for local businesses. These events are aimed at providing an opportunity for companies to meet each other in a friendly and informal setting, as well as hearing from a topical guest speaker. The referendum […]

On November 17th, 2016, Birmingham welcomed a delegation from Frankfurt-am-Main led by Peter Feldmann, Mayor of Frankfurt. Throughout the day members of the delegation attended various events of the German Week. In the evening, three events symbolizing the lifelong partnership between Birmingham and Frankfurt took […]

Join the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s (BCA) Conference on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 from 09:00 to 16:30 (BST) in Birmingham and follow the Commonwealth Road to global export success. Further information and registration here. 53 countries, a common language and legal structure, 2.1 billion people, a cost […]

The British-Irish Chamber of Commerce has organised a business breakfast to welcome the Irish Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach and Defence with special responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe to Birmingham. Mr. Kehoe will be on a one day visit to Birmingham […]

The University of Birmingham’s Institute of European Law’s Annual Lecture has taken place with Jacqueline Minor, Head of the Representation of European Commission in the United Kingdom, as guest speaker. In her lecture, Ms. Minor addressed the immediacy of the Brexit referendum, and outlined both […]

VENUE: Aston Business School, Aston University, Room 145, ABS Conference Centre KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Mike Hawes, CEO of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, SMMT OTHER SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Richard Burden MP, Shadow Transport Minister and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Motor Group (APMG) Tony Burke, Unite the […]

Local government experts met in Edinburgh on 28-29 October to look at devolution and decentralisation challenges faced by councils in European countries that are part of the Commonwealth. The Confederation of Scottish Local Authorities kindly hosted the recent CLGF European members meeting. This event comprises […]

The Institute of European Law at the University of Birmingham is organising a day workshop on the impact of a possible exit of the United Kingdom from the EU. It addresses a number of questions regarding legal, economic and political issues in case of an […]

The Institute for German Studies (IGS), the Graduate Centre for Europe (GCfE) and Europe Direct are co-organising an EU Hustings event on Thursday, 1 May 2014. The following candidates for the upcoming European Parliament election on 22 May have confirmed their participation: Anthea McIntyre, MEP […]