New EI-led module concludes

‘European Politics, Policy and Law in Practice’, convened by Uta Staiger and Claudia Sternberg, complements academic study with practice-led learning. The module is taught through a curated programme of moderated conversations combined with skills-oriented sessions led by experienced professionals.

We are extremely grateful to our distinguished speakers, who throughout the module have covered the following topics:

• Isabel de la Mata Barranco, Principal Advisor for Health and Crisis management, European Commission:
  

  Health, Covid and the EU.

• Martin Porter, Executive Chair, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership: 
  

  Climate, Sustainability and Advocacy.

• Alex Wilson, Policy Analyst, European Parliament Research Service: 

  Energy policy and the European Parliament, and how to write a policy recommendation.

• Luis Gonzalez Garcia, Associate, Matrix Chambers:

  Negotiating trade with the EU as a third country.

• Heather Grabbe, Director, Open Society European Policy Institute, Brussels:

  Rule of law in the EU.

• Sir Stephen Wall, Former UK Permanent Representative to the EU:

  Negotiating with the EU before and during EU membership. (resheduled)

• Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska, Senior Research Fellow, University of Kent; formerly Centre for European Reform:

  The von der Leyen Commission presidency, and how to write a think tank piece about it.

• Cyril Robin-Champigneul, First Counsellor – Research and Innovation, The EU Delegation to the United Kingdom:

  The EU Delegation to the United Kingdom, and Research and Innovation in the EU.

• Avery Anapol, Politics editor, The Conversation:

  How to write a blog for a general audience.

• Audrey Tan, Public Policy Engagement Facilitator, UCL School of Life and Medical Sciences:

  Stakeholder mapping.

• Lucy Shackleton, Head of Public Policy and Partnerships, UCL EI:

  Developing a policy briefing.

The module is to be run yearly. If you are interested in contributing to future iterations, please get in touch!

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