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Berkeley's Gateway to Europe

The Institute of European Studies (IES) is the hub for interdisciplinary research on Europe and transatlantic relations at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Peder Sather Center Accepting Proposals through April 1

The Peder Sather Center for Advanced Study supports projects carried out by researchers at UC Berkeley in collaboration with researchers from eight Norwegian universities. Project proposals are due April1, 2024.

IES Administrative Director Gia White holds the 2024 Walter A. Robinson Excellence in Service Award at UCBAC

IES Administrative Director Gia White wins the 2024 Walter A. Robinson Excellence in Service Award

On February 6th, 2023 IES Administrative Director Gia White received the 2024 Walter A. Robinson Excellence in Service Award at UCBAC. The award recognizes her invaluable contributions as an alumna, staff member, and storyteller at UC Berkeley.

IES Associate Director Dr. Akasemi Newsome sits alongside a panel of 3 other scholars and speaks into a microphone.

Excellence, Identity, and Inclusion: The Experiences of Diverse Scholars in Germany

On September 6, 2023, IES Associate Director Akasemi Newsome co-led a workshop titled, “Excellence, Identity, and Inclusion: The Experiences of Diverse Scholars in Germany” at the Berliner Medizinhistorisches Museum der Charité in Berlin, Germany.

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