Schuman Associates participated in the Surface Engineering Gala Dinner and Awards 2014, the biennial event that recognizes, rewards and celebrates excellence in all branches of surface finishing in the U.K. The prestigious awards ceremony was hosted by Lord Hoyle and Mr. Dave Elliott, CEO of the Surface Engineering Association (SEA) and President of the European Committee for Surface Treatment (CETS).

Gerard McNamara, CEO of Schuman Associates,  will be a Judge in the selection panel of The National Procurement Awards.  Judging for the Awards is under the auspices of the Irish Institute of Purchasing and Material Management, the longest established and largest Institute of procurement professionals in Ireland.

Schuman Associates organized a workshop in the framework of The OPEN DAYS – European Week of  Regions and Cities 2014.

Brussels has been buzzing all week with the expected news of the Commissioners designate and their portfolios. Despite earlier ‘leaks’ the eventual official announcement by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker brought some surprises. Dr. Fiona Murray, Partner at Schuman Associates has contributed to the PubAffairs "Week in Brussels" with her analysis of Novelties and Challenges for the New Commission.

We are proud to recommend Le Monde article "Rethinking the Africa-Europe relationship around the economy for a new Brussels Consensus"co-authored by our colleauge Thierno Diop, Senior Africa Advisor.