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Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (CEAC) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB). Co-founded by the European Union. Erasmus+ programme, Jean Monnet Action.

All CEAC's accounts and Netiquette in one single URL:
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07/08/2025

🎉🏆 Celebrating Excellence: CEAC Early Career Researcher Award Winners! 🎓
We proudly congratulate the exceptional winners selected during 2023-2025:

🔹 Hagen Broker: “National Role Conceptions in the Pacific: The Case of the China-Fiji-Australia Trilateral Relationship” (2023)

🔹 Anna-Lena Nolte: “The EU’s Economic Security Strategy and EU Enlargement Policies: A Case Study of the Risks of Sino-Serbian Economic Relations to Serbia’s EU Accession” (2024)

🔹 Arne Moritz Meyer: “China’s Space Power Policy – A Global Leadership Role Analysis on the Cases of the Chang’E Lunar Exploration Program and the BeiDou Satellite Navigation Program” (2025)

We invite you to read Arne Moritz Meyer's research work here 🔗 https://ceac-rub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025.07.21_CEAC-Early-Career-Researcher-Award-Arne-Meyer_Final.pdf

06/08/2025

📢 The European Commission Blue Book Traineeships for March 2026 are open for applications!

✅ This 5-month paid traineeship offers graduates from around the world the opportunity to gain practical experience in EU policymaking, develop professional skills, and experience a vibrant multicultural working environment.
✅ Positions available across EU institutions, including the European Research Executive Agency.

🗓 Deadline to apply: 29 August.

Start your application here 👉 https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_en

05/08/2025

👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Mireia Paulo, Head of Management at CEAC, who has begun her position as a Guest Research Fellow at the renowned Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich, Germany.

✅ This fellowship is supported by the mentoring³-Programm at UA Ruhr under the mentorship of Dr. Beatriz Conde Gallego 💐💐

📚 Mrs. Paulo's research focus will be on EU-China digital affairs, particularly on data regimes and cybersecurity, with a particular focus on cross-border data flows.

👏 👏 Congratulations and best wishes for fruitful research!

04/08/2025

🚨 Great news! The Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programmes have officially been approved, outlining new funding opportunities for Europe's research and innovation landscape:

👉 Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and research infrastructures (Pillar I)
👉 All clusters (Pillar II)
👉 European innovation ecosystems (Pillar III)
👉 Widening participation & strengthening the European Research Area

Additionally, specific programmes cover:
👉 European Research Council (ERC)
👉 Joint Research Centre (JRC)
👉 European Innovation Council (EIC)

Explore all the details here: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/horizon-europe-work-programmes_en

30/06/2025

To learn more, watch our Jean Monnet lecture with Prof. Sebastian Bersick on our YouTube channel 🎥. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKtcaefc3-8&list=PL3GQrjdMcRQOKsFD__xwwdfeiMcaIIG9v&index=14🔗

27/06/2025

CEAC fosters an interdisciplinary environment for students at all academic levels –B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
📚 CEAC researchers offer courses that go beyond traditional boundaries, creating a dynamic space for cross-generational learning. Join us on this academic journey where diversity meets excellence!

🎓Explore more: https://ceac-rub.org/teaching/

26/06/2025

🎓 Celebrating 50 Years of EU-China Relations! 🇪🇺🇨🇳

🌍 The EU Delegation to China welcomed Chinese alumni of European universities and European students at the EU Alumni Homecoming Event in Beijing!

🎤 EU Ambassador to China, Jorge Toledo, opened the event. delivered a keynote on EU-China diplomatic relations & the High-Level People-to-People Dialogue (HPPD), emphasising CEAC’s role as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in fostering research and academic collaborations.

🤝 A roundtable discussion with Helene Juramy, Trade Counsellor at the EU Delegation to China, explored the role of alumni networks in strengthening EU-China relations. The event concluded with a Q&A and networking session, reinforcing academic and professional collaboration.

📲 Read more: https://ceac-rub.org/eu-delegation-to-china-hosts-alumni-homecoming-event/

25/06/2025

Step into a dynamic world of opportunities! East Asia's evolving significance influences global affairs. Join the M.A. Programme at Ruhr-Universität Bochum to gain skills for this transformative landscape. Contribute to a sustainable global future! 🌍🌐
📲 Check the link in bio for more information

24/06/2025

🌍 Celebrating International Women's Day in Diplomacy! 🌍

On this International Women's Day, the Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity honors the remarkable contributions of women in diplomacy. Their efforts in bridging cultures, fostering peace, and driving international cooperation are truly inspiring.

From negotiating critical agreements to representing their nations on the global stage, women diplomats play a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive and connected world. Their dedication and leadership in navigating complex international landscapes highlight the power of diversity in diplomacy.

Let's take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible achievements of women diplomats who are making a significant impact across the EU and Asia. Their work not only strengthens bilateral relations but also promotes understanding and collaboration between diverse communities.

As we continue to strive for gender equality in all spheres, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting and empowering women in diplomacy. Together, we can build a more equitable and connected future.

Happy International Women's Day! 🎉

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