Helen Drake

‘We thought we were friends!’: Franco-British diplomacy after Brexit. Quite. Good to see this come out as the FB border is once more politicised. Thanks to all @JCERjournal @UACES and co-author Pauline Schnapper jcer.net/index.php/jcer…

@DrBorjaGarcia Yes, he supported so many of us in our careers. RIP Dave.

Time goes by quickly, but there are persons who remain with us. Today marks the 12th anniversary of Dave Allen's death, as @FrancoBrit has timely reminded in another social network. I, like many others, won't be here without his enthusiastic support. He is still sorely missed.

@RBWM You have just cancelled my postal vote despite recently confirming by email that my current postal vote was definitely valid. Such incompetence, such wasting of everyone’s time on a matter as important as my democratic vote. Care to comment?

@StijnTvanKessel Wonderful! Many congratulations Stijn.

@andrea_geurin That’s a 15.15 at least!

Did I even go to the Olympics if I didn’t get a handstand pic in front of the Eiffel Tower? #OlympicGames #Paris2024

@SNCFVoyageurs Bonjour. Comment vous parler en personne svp? Vous m’avez envoyé un mail curieux annulant un voyage Munich-Paris qui apparaît tjrs sur le site web. Merci d’avance.

@dermot_hodson @CES_Europe @donadica @SSaurugger @michelemchang @MaricutAkbik @dustin_voss @BenRosamond1 @ZTruchlewski @SebDiessner I may just take you up on your offer - see you in Lyon.

📢@CES_Europe wouldn't be the same without the European Integration & Global Political Economy Network reception. Whether it's your 1st Conference or your 30th, please join us at 7pm on Thursday for drinks and snacks. Further details in tomorrow’s conference programme update.

@Bentonra Maybe. But he should surely have reflected a tad, or at least be seen to. He’s gone full-throttle presidential power + hallmark impetuosity and that hasn’t worked terribly well for him so far.

@NicholasStartin @JohnCabotRome @DPSIA_jcurome @UACES @GlobalGovInst @PoLIS_Bath Congratulations Nick. Look forward to visiting you some time!

Delighted to receive news of my tenure as Associate Professor @JohnCabotRome after my first 2 years in such a welcoming Liberal Arts environment in wonderful Rome -My thanks to the JCU community @DPSIA_jcurome @UACES @GlobalGovInst @PoLIS_Bath

@tracey_thorn I recommend following up with Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead if you want to prolong the bleak, mixed with awe at the brilliance.

Just finished reading Never Let Me Go and am feeling a bit bleak

@ProfKAArmstrong You are peerless Kenneth, and I mean that in a good way, of course. It was wonderful to see you yesterday at @Cardwell_PJ inaugural lecture.

Who wants to be me? Professorship of European Law at University of Cambridge jobs.ac.uk/job/DHO303/pro…

@NabilaRamdani @CDevellennes Thank you! I will look out for the UK dates - and Cheltenham should be possible in any case so is already pencilled in.

@FrancoBrit @CDevellennes Thank you so much, Helen! Yes, more talks scheduled on “Fixing France” in Norway & Paris this summer but also across the UK. Next GB stops: the Bradford Lit Festival (28 June – 7 July) specific date TBC, the Cheltenham Lit Festival (10 October) & UK bookstores TBC. Stay tuned!

Delighted to have heard ⁦@NabilaRamdani⁩ ‘s talk on Fixing France. Great way to start the term, and thank you for coming to speak to us Nabila! There’s a lot left to do ‘fix’ the Republic, and perhaps a sixth one is in order to make it happen.

@BrigidLaffan Hear, hear!

To live by the Sea is a gift to life & a swim in that sea is the best medicine

@ProfTimBale You are not alone. I tried a hat, then an extra layer but by 4.30pm resorted to the heating (a 17.5 degrees setting felt positively balmy).

Ashamed to say I've put the heating on before 6PM today. Can only hope I'm not alone.

@andrea_geurin That’s wonderful Andrea!

I was so honoured to attend a reception celebrating women in sport hosted by the US Ambassador to the UK, Jane Hartley, this evening. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Ambassador Hartley and her guest of honour, Alex Scott MBE, are both incredibly inspirational women and I was very grateful to meet them!

@MonikaMeislova @isanet @MUNI_FSS_DIRES @MUNI_FSS @muni_cz @MasarykUni Is that an @IDIGlondon colleague I spy?!

And that's a wrap! What an enriching conference #ISA2024 was! Packed with top-tier research, fruitful meetings, and the warm joy of reconnecting with old friends while making new ones. Here's to the memories and the future projects! 🎉🌟🎓

@manumourlon @EUI_HistArchEU Merci. Je suis désolée.

@FrancoBrit @EUI_HistArchEU That’s a pity, but we hope to see you on another occasion!

Very pleased to be hosting @MarinaCinoP at @IDIGlondon in May. Please do sign up for Marina’s seminar on Tues 14 May on universities as informal diplomatic actors.

@Wiggle_Sport Hello. I have placed and paid for an order which was due to arrive yesterday. I have had no communication about delivery, including no reply to my email. Is this normal? Thanks.