An edited version of this article appeared in the July 2013 edition of ASA Alumni Magazine. Middle Age Historians report that the early success of Oxford, and lets assume probably the largest part of the English –back then– Higher Education system, started thanks to the ban by King Henry II on English scholars going to…
The first issue of our newsletter (July 2013) has now been released. In this issue, you will find articles about: The Franco-British Connections The Franco-British Finance Summit in Paris The Comparative Conference in London Révolte-Toi debates in London The Franco-British Pub Debate The Square Debate on Energy in Europe Future Events
Comme chaque année, le Franco British Comparative Project a organisé le concours d’essays en ligne du Cordial Debate, évènement invitant tout étudiant à développer une vision compréhensive des politiques françaises et britanniques. Cette année, le thème portait sur la propension de chaque système éducatif à promouvoir la mobilité sociale, sujet d’actualité en une période de…
This House proposes that beer is the new wine. Two teams representing France and Britain took part in this dynamic, gastronomical debate where they defended their national drinks. The traditional Celtic Pub, Patrick’s le Ballon Vert, in the 11th arrondissement provided the perfect setting for this lively yet lighthearted debate. Both teams took to it…
For a few hours on 20 March, the occupants of the Salon of the Institut Francais were transported to the late 18th century to observe a battle of wits between rival groups of the Assemblée: the Montagnards and the Girondins. The two teams aimed to convince a prestigious panel of judges as to whether Europe…
Are you interested in finance and how it affects society? Does the role of the UK in Europe grab your attention? Are you keen to meet students from other great universities and spend a weekend in Paris? If you answered yes to any of the above, then please read on. On the 15-16th of March,…
On Monday 14th January, the Franco-British Connections had the pleasure of hosting their first event of 2013, in the beautiful great hall of Goodenough College. The event, entitled ‘The Communication of Social and Scientific Research in France and the UK’, aimed to give an insight on how research is transmitted from an academic setting to…
The Franco-British Connections is pleased to announce its next event: “The Communication of Social and Scientific Research in France and the UK”, to be held from 6pm on the 14th of January at the Great Hall of Goodenough College, London. The event will be held in English and is open to students of all universities…
“This House believes that Beer is the new Wine”. Two teams of three debaters representing two nations; Britain and France, will oppose each other to defend their favourite drink. The debate, given its gastronomic theme, will be held at Patrick’s Le Ballon Vert, a typically Celtic Pub, which will serve as the perfect setting for…