Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC)

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CEAC

Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC), Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Centre supported by the Erasmus+ programme of the EU

CEAC's Purpose

 

CEAC strives to generate critical academic analysis, as well as to enhance a differentiated and strategic understanding of EU-Asia relations and the factors that strengthen and inhibit connectivity.

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Upcoming events

Watch Jean Monnet Lecture Series
“China’s Economic Relations with the Eastern Mediterranean Region: The Case of Turkey, Greece, Egypt, and Israel"
🗓️ December 12, 2023 🗓️ Lecture by Prof. Dr. Bahri Yilmaz, CEAC afilliate researcher, EU Ad Personam Jean Monnet Chair, and Emeritus Professor in Economics at Sabanci University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
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"Go East: New Perspectives and New Connections - Central Asia and the South Caucasus"
On November 28, 2023, Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) strengthened its international collaborations with universities from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia. The event, “Go East: New Perspectives and New Connections – Central Asia and the South Caucasus,” was jointly organised by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Bersick, Executive Director of CEAC, Chair of International Political Economy of East Asia (IPEEA), and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of East Asian Studies, Johanna G.B. Rust, IPEEA/CEAC Researcher, and Elena Resch, Managing Director at the Liaison Office of the University Alliance Ruhr for Eastern Europe/Central Asia.
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Researcher Exchanges & Visiting Scholars
The Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC) contributes to researcher exchanges and academic cooperation between Europe and Asia, and worldwide. Research Mobility increases the quality of teaching and research through the exchange of knowledge, international networking, and common research projects. CEAC works to encourage dialogue and interdisciplinary expertise, involving researchers from all around the world in its activities. We strongly believe that the intellectual life at the Centre is enriched by the academic and regional diversity of our guests.
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Partners and Networks
In both teaching and research, CEAC cooperates with universities, research institutes, businesses, civil-society organisations, and public bodies. Our partners and networks support CEAC’s activities. Are you interested to collaborate with us? We are always keen to establish and develop cooperation with partners in Europe, Asia, and across the globe.
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Student Exchange Programmes
Fancy on adventure, intercultural experience, and an international career? CEAC builds and enhances partnerships and networks by leveraging collaborations with academia. Student exchange programmes between universities from Europe and Asia aim at connecting RUB and AREA Ruhr Alliance students with Asian partner universities. Every year students have the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters and to be part of prestigious exchange programs.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024
The Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC) will organise an international conference in June 2024. The conference will deal with selected topics in the field of EU-Asia affairs, with a particular focus on the role of connectivity for the EU in a globalised world.
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Junior Researchers Award
The Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC) will honour outstanding academic achievements by junior researchers who will take part in the international conference that CEAC will host in 2024. The award recognises the academic work conducted by young researchers who have demonstrated a highest research performance and incorporated a clear European dimension, particularly on the EU-Asia Connectivity, in their research.
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Yihong Sun

“CEAC provides an excellent opportunity since it combines both remote and in-person internships. Despite not physically being present, communicating with everyone on the team is very easy. It is an exciting experience to work with people from different cultures and countries.”   Watch the testimonial.

 

Hagen Bröker

“I took part in the internship program in 2021, assisting with research on China’s cyber diplomacy, along with a variety of other tasks. The internship provided me with a valuable opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills and gain a comprehensive impression of working in academia. I especially appreciated how closely the researchers collaborated with the team of interns and their genuine commitment to our personal and career development.”

 

Lukas Zumbusch

“CEAC was the perfect place for me to put what I learned during my studies to use. I can recommend the internship at CEAC to anyone who is interested in the EU and Asia and wants a great opportunity to learn more about research and to develop new skills.”  Watch the testimonial.

 

Dennis Peciack

“The CEAC internship gave me the opportunity to work with high-profile scholars and scientists for the first time in my life, which is just amazing! CEAC’s team is comprised of many people from different cultural backgrounds, which makes it even more exciting to work and learn together.”   Watch the testimonial.

 

Arne Moritz Meyer

“The internship at CEAC also played a significant role in shaping my next career steps. After my time at CEAC, I started a traineeship at the German Trade Office in Taipei. CEAC provided me with important skills.”   Watch the testimonial.

 

Katharina Schewe

“The CEAC Talent programme provided a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the content we learnt during the B.A. East Asian Studies programme offered at RUB, and then, apply it within a professional environment.”  Watch the testimonial.

 

Daniel Barrachina

“I am doing my internship thanks to the Erasmus+ programme. I was interested in this internship because I think it is very important to travel to another country to work and study. I can learn many things like different languages, cultures, communication, and work styles.”  Watch the testimonial.

 

Anastasiya Hunda

“The internship gives me the opportunity to elevate my soft skills by working in an international environment with colleagues from around the world, enhancing teamwork in group projects, as well as embracing autonomy and self-organization when carrying out individual research activities.” Watch testimonial.

 

Frieder Kumpf

“During my time at CEAC, I was exposed to a diverse range of tasks and projects that helped me to develop skills in research, analysis, and writing academic work. The supportive and inclusive work environment at CEAC fostered my personal and professional growth.”   Watch the testimonial.

 

Are you looking for a student who, for a short period of time, contributes to a project or to research at your organization?
Companies or recruiters can post internships, entry-level jobs, or career events free of charge on CEAC’s portal. Contact us by filling the online form and providing the intern position information.
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