UCL European Careers Event 2019

Join the European Institute and the European Society for panel discussions on pathways to careers in Europe, followed by a networking lunch.
Wednesday, 20 February, 10:30am-13:30pm

UCL students and graduates are invited to join us for a lunchtime discussion and networking event to hear from a range of speakers about career options in Europe. As Brexit has made European affairs a top-priority for many professionals, the event features representatives from a range of sectors, including politics and policymaking, journalism, diplomacy, and public affairs and the think tank world. 

Programme

• 10.30-11.30 Panel One: Think tank, consultancy, lobbying and journalism 

Charlotte Chase - Policy Analyst, European Policy Forum

Sam Cage - Founder of CCC Strategic Communications (Copenhagen), former Senior Communication Partner at Maersk (Copenhagen), former Bureau Chief and Correspondent for Reuters in Zurich, Bucharest and Dublin.

Giovanni Liva - Policy Analyst, Open Evidence and former Account Executive, Edelman Brussels

Simona Lipstaite - International Public Policy Manager, Access Partnership and former lobbyist and MEP assistant. 

Q&A session with the audience.

Chaired by Claudia Sternberg, UCL European Institute.

• 11.30-12.30 Panel Two: Institutions and policy-making

Caroline Morgan - Senior Political Officer, European Commission Representation London

Jessica Davenport - UK Civil Service Policy Advisor, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Naina Gupta - EU Careers Ambassador for London Universities, EPSO

Clement Leroy - Research and Policy engagement Associate, UCL, former Policy analyst at the French Embassy in London and the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Q&A session with the audience. 

Chaired by Oliver Patel, UCL European Institute.

• 12.30-13.30 Networking Lunch

This event is co-hosted by the UCL European Society.