Host an EU2U Workshop

As part of our concerted effort to spread knowledge about the European Union and contemporary Europe to North Carolina, the Center for European Studies (CES) offers EU2U workshops on a wide variety of issues pertaining to the EU.

EU2U Workshops are professional development sessions offered to educators and students at K-12 schools, community colleges, HBCU/MSIs, four-year universities and professional schools. The sessions focus on EU-related topics, helping to bolster participants’ understanding of Europe and the European Union. We also work with educational non-profits and businesses. Thanks to generous grants from the European Union and US Department of Education, we are able to come to your classroom or workplace free of cost.

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FAQs

Who Can Book a Session?

Educational institutions, non-profits and businesses.

Any North Carolina K-12 school, Community College, or MSI/HBCU.
Local non-profits and businesses
Priority will be given to underserved school districts/areas (Title I Schools, Community Colleges, HBCU/MSIs) and those beyond the Research Triangle.

Cost

FREE! No booking fees or travel expenses required.

For K-12 educators, we cannot pay for subs. Please note this when scheduling.

Length

Normally half-day workshops (generally about 2 hours).

We are flexible on this if you have certain scheduling needs or want a more/less intensive session.

Content

Your choice of European-related topic

Initial introduction covers the basics about contemporary Europe and the European Union.
The rest of the presentation is tailored to suit your interest. Previous topics covered include “EU101,” “Brexit’s Impact on the Local Business Community,” and “The History of Transatlantic Trade, Cooperation, and Investment”

Speakers & Session Format

CES staff member and/or UNC faculty member

Lecture-based presentations (given the complex subject matter)
Includes interactive activities, questions, and videos to make presentations as engaging as possible

To learn more, read about our fall 2018 business training on Brexit and watch the recorded livestream.

If you would like to host an EU2U! session at your institution, please complete this short interest form. A CES staff member will typically reach out to you within a few business days with further details. If you have other questions about these sessions, feel free to email europe@unc.edu.

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