The purpose of this project is to look beyond the immediate concerns of Europe’s current challenges, to reconsider the nature and purpose of European integration and to explore through academic research and discussion with a diverse array of stakeholders, innovative solutions for the future of an integrated Europe. The six activity clusters of the project are:- Team Research Project: “Rethinking the Building Blocks of European Integration” is a sectorial analysis of integration processes within different policy fields, which will result in the publication of an collective volume;- Seminar series: “Rethinking European Integration” explores current challenges to European integration in a range of policy fields where ACE has recognised expertise. A seminar series over the three years of the project will bring together leading thinkers and will generate web content, blog articles and working papers;- Public Debates: “Rethinking European Integration” brings together a broad network of individuals with differing yet complementary skills and experience of EU politics and policy (analysis, development, delivery and effects). This series will drive forward awareness of the EU’s agenda;- An enhanced web presence: A hub for new thinking on European Integration. An enhanced ACE web presence will showcase the expertise and debate stimulated by the activities undertaken within the Centre;- Working Paper Series: “Rethinking European Integration Series” will showcase our expertise on the future of the European integration project, and will be delivered by the speakers and experts participating in all of our research-led activities;- Cross border teaching and learning: engagement in Europe-wide debates. We will expand the of partners we currently engage with, as well as number of students taking part in our innovate, cross-border Masters programmes. A study trip to Brussels will connect our students with policy leaders and practitioners from the EU institutions.