- Life of the Institution,
Inauguration of the «Jean-Monnet Centre for Excellence»
from May 10, 2013 to June 10, 2013
Over 200 people attended the opening ceremony of the Jean Monnet Centre for Excellence of Toulouse 1 Capitole University on the 10th May 2013, during the European festival. The patron of the ceremony, Vassilios Skouris, President of the European Union Court of Justice, delivered a speech on some "aspects of the protection of fundamental rights within the European Union in the post- Lisbon treaty context".
The European Commission has thus acknowledged the high quality of the training and research work carried out in the field of European law at UT1 Capitole. The opening ceremony did reflect the awarded distinction with the visit of President of the European Union Court of Justice, Vassilios Skouris, ex- Greek Home Secretary, who gave a lecture on « Some aspects of the protection of fundamental rights within the European Union in the post-Lisbon treaty context». (picture, from left to right: Bruno Sire, University Chancellor; Vassilios Skouris, President of the European court of justice.)
Only ten centres in Europe, among which two in France (Toulouse and Nice), were awarded that precious key to success in 2012.
The same label regroups the two major areas of research within IRDEIC (Research Institute in comparative international and European law) : European integration (with a European law focus), and European cooperation between States. The researchers who benefit from this label enjoy excellence and extra-funding.
The awarding of the « Jean-Monnet Centre for excellence » label recognizes the value of the teaching and research work carried out on European issues at UT1 Capitole. It also enhances the international visibility of our university.
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