Isabelline (colour) form of leucism caused by a uniform reduction in the production and expression of melanin resulting in areas of plumage on the back of the bird, normally black, being strongly faded, or isabelline, in appearance. Isabellinism has been reported in several species of penguin. Isabelline and isabella are terms applied in Europe to very pale palomino or cremello horses, animals with a coat colour that is variously described as cream, pale gold or almost white; this is the primary usage of the French ("isabelle") and German ("Isabella") versions of the word. In horses, this colour is created by the action
Aston Centre for Europe 5 academic programmes at Masters (MA) level. The Aston Centre for Europe is co-directed by Professor Simon Green, an expert in immigration policy and German politics, Professor John Gaffney, an expert on political leadership, and Dr. Nat Copsey, an expert in European integration and the EU’s international relations. ACE has a number of practitioner fellows who act in an advisory capacity. Many of these have significant experience in European institutions, regulatory politics and policy-making, as well as academia. Conferences Conferences and workshops addressing European policy issues have been delivered by the Aston Centre for Europe since its inception in 2009.