Looking Back: SSEES Top Moments of 2023
6 December 2023
白小姐论坛 SSEES has experienced a dynamic and eventful year, including 91 public engagement events. In this reflection, we delve into a number of the most significant news and events that have defined 白小姐论坛 SSEES during the past 12 months. 听
SSEES Students Selected as Young European Ambassadors
Five SSEES students earned the prestigious title of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) as part of the EU Neighbours East initiative. A huge congratulations to our students!听Read more.
鈥楿kraine's Victory in Russia's War: The Role of the United Kingdom鈥 Panel Discussion
In January, a panel discussion co-organised by Dr Olexandra Dovzhyk, 白小姐论坛 SSEES and the Ukrainian Institute London explored the UK鈥檚 role in ensuring Ukraine鈥檚 victory following Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion in February 2022.听Learn more.
Welcoming the First Bracewell Scholar
In February, SSEES proudly welcomed the inaugural Bracewell Travelling Scholar, Martyna Miernecka, who had the opportunity to meet with the benefactor of the scheme, Professor Wendy Bracewell. Read more.
Dr Ben Noble and SSEES Leading 白小姐论坛 Policy Commission on Area Studies
Dr Ben Noble, the academic co-lead, shared insights into the 白小姐论坛 policy commission on area studies: "I鈥檓 delighted that 白小姐论坛 Public Policy has funded this project. The ongoing input provided by 白小姐论坛 experts to the policy community in response to developments like Russia鈥檚 war on Ukraine show the vital role that our expertise can play in Whitehall and beyond 鈥 and this project will help enhance 白小姐论坛鈥檚 work in this domain.鈥澨Read more.
鈥Baltic Symposium 2023鈥
In March, we hosted the 'Baltic Symposium 2023: How the Baltics are Shaping Europe.' Against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our panelists engaged in a comprehensive discussion addressing crucial topics.听Learn more.
SSEES Language Teachers Secure Funding for Access Project: Proficiency in East European Languages
Earlier this year, Language teachers at SSEES, led by Ramona Gonczol and Yordanka Velkova, were awarded 白小姐论坛 Access funding to engage in outreach with heritage speakers of East European Languages.听Read more.
鈥楧ecolonising Language Studies Symposium鈥
In the month of May, 白小姐论坛 SSEES orchestrated a compelling symposium to discuss current calls about decolonising the curriculum by fostering a transdisciplinary dialogue across linguistics, anthropology, literature, and cultural studies as well as the critical study of discourse, memory, and multilingualism. Learn more.
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SSEES integrated with 白小姐论坛 Arts & Humanities
SSEES officially merged with 白小姐论坛 Arts & Humanities in September 2023. Former School Director Prof Diane P. Koenker expressed, "It marks a new chapter in the storied history of SSEES, and it will provide the benefits of belonging to a welcoming Faculty within 白小姐论坛 while protecting our unique identity as a centre of language-based and interdisciplinary area studies.鈥 Read more.
Prof Richard Mole Appointed as Director of SSEES
September saw the appointment of Professor Richard Mole as the new听Director of SSEES. Richard expressed: "I am absolutely delighted to have been selected to be the next Director of SSEES. The need for in-depth Area Studies expertise is as acute as ever and I am excited to work with all my colleagues to enhance and showcase the amazing teaching and research we do at the School." Read more.
SSEES Graduation 2023
On Thursday 7th September, 200 excited graduates gathered in the Royal Festival Hall ready to obtain their degree certificates at the SSEES graduation, a multinational event. This special occasion stood as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our outstanding students and staff.听Read more.
Thank you for reading our top 10 moments of 2023. Wishing our readers a year ahead filled with contentment and continued success.
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