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Research Environment

Through our academic work, by coordinating cross-disciplinary initiatives and by hosting Visiting Professors, we foster an environment where research on Europe can flourish. 

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Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence

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We are recognised as a focal point for knowledge and competence on the EU. Explore our current and past programmes here.

Music Futures

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Explore our initiative, jointly hosted with the Institute for Advanced Studies, dedicated to thinking, writing and performing music. 

Black Europe

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A cross-disciplinary work-stream challenging the presumption of whiteness as the norm in the study of Europe.

Visiting Professors

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Carlos Moedas, Dr Heather Grabbe, Dame Nicola Brewer and Eva Hoffmann bring a wealth of expertise in politics, policy, advocacy, diplomacy and literature.  

Parliament Buildings

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Our latest book brings together researchers and architects to explore how parliament buildings shape - and are shaped by - politics across Europe.

Navigating Brexit

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We have worked on the UK-EU relationship throughout our existence. Discover our projects and research outputs related to Brexit.

Our Impact


The UCL European Institute [provides] an important forum of vibrant debate in London over the EU’s future and raison d’être."

Dr Oliver Gerstenberg, UCL Faculty of Laws
In the course of a wonderful visit, the EI hosted workshops and discussions with interdisciplinary scholars on a variety of subjects, which significantly advanced my project."
Prof. Nomi Lazar, University of Ottawa

Past projects


Explore some past academic and research-based projects initiated or supported by the European Institute. 

Past projects