The Sussex European Institute (SEI) was set up in 1992 and has developed into an outstanding postgraduate training and research centre of excellence in contemporary European studies. As well as delivering internationally renowned Masters and doctoral programmes, the SEI is also one of the foremost centres of cutting edge academic research on contemporary Europe. The SEI:

• Publishes highly influential working papers and briefing papers.
• Holds seminars and conferences involving leading academics and practitioners working on Europe, including our prestigious weekly research-in-progress seminars
• Acts as a hub for scholars involved in research on many aspects of contemporary Europe both within Sussex and beyond through internationally renowned collaborative networks such as the European Parties Elections and Referendums Network (EPERN) and the Jean Monnet Wider Europe Network.