Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP)

The CRMEP is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Étienne Balibar to an Anniversary Chair in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (0.5). Previously Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris X (Nanterre) and Distinguished Professor of Humanities at the University of California, Irvine, and one of France's leading philosophers, Professor Balibar has a history of collaboration with the CRMEP. He is a participant in its current research project, 'Transdisciplinarity and the Humanities'. From 2012-13, he will teach 'Topics in Modern European Philosophy' on the Modern European Philosophy MA at Kingston (second semester), contribute to PhD supervision and take part in the Centre's research activities and events. Professor Balibar will combine his new 0.5 post at Kingston, with a Visiting Professorship at Columbia University, New York, in the autumn semesters.

The Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) is the leading centre for postgraduate level study and doctoral research in Continental Philosophy in the London area. Since its inception in 1994 it has developed a national and international reputation for teaching, research and publication in the field of post-Kantian European philosophy, characterised by a strong emphasis on broad cultural and intellectual contexts and a distinctive sense of social and political engagement. The CRMEP moved to Kingston University from Middlesex University in the summer of 2010. It is located across the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and Art, Design and Architecture (FADA).

The submission based on work done by members of the Centre was awarded a score of 2.8 for the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, with 65% of its research activity judged 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

The CRMEP runs a PhD programme and three MA programmes, the MA in Modern European Philosophy, the MA in Aesthetics and Art Theory, and the MA in Philosophy and Contemporary Critical Theory. There are normally 50-60 MA students and 15-20 PhD students enrolled in CRMEP programmes.

CRMEP members participate in a wide range of research events, and the Centre also hosts a regular series of research seminars, workshops and international conferences.

Alumni of the Centre work in a wide range of university disciplines and in art and other cultural institutions both in the UK and across Europe.