The series is an opportunity for both students and staff alike to come together and learn from each other, whilst discussing topics of mutual interest. Each session has a theme chosen after discussions between each university and are intended to encourage in-depth exploration and constructive dialogue. The sessions are led by a chair with a keen academic interest in the subject area and include a panel of experts who can contribute knowledge and opinion to the debate. Students and staff from both universities are invited to be part of the virtual audience and respond to the session through questions and debate.

Through open discussions and shared learning, this project shows how universities from different countries can work together and help people understand each other better. The lectures are held in English.

On Wednesday, 18.10.2023 at 14:00, the first lecture in the series " Brexit Unveiled: A Comprehensive Exploration " was presented by Dr. Simon Ireland, Lecturer at the University of Salford. Members of the Panel: Dr Adrian Monaghan, Senior Lecturer in International Business; Jacqueline Curtis International Partnerships – Salford Business School, Nick Croft, Senior International Officer for Europe, Dr Maria Paola Rana, Salford Business School, Programme Leader BSc Business Management with Economics.

Discussion Highlights:

1 - The Referendum and Post-Referendum Environment.
2 - Exploring Alternative Models and the Four Freedoms of EU membership.
3 - Future Trade Agreements.
4 - The Current Landscape.

Students and staff of both universities were invited to join the virtual audience and answer questions and debate.

We sincerely thank the staff of the University of Salford for their dedicated cooperation!

Daria Ivashchenko,
Head of the International Relations Office