Brussels School of Governance

We are very proud to announce that our PhD Researchers Ana Fernández Inguanzo and Nadia Tjahja are among 35 young leaders on the Santander-CIDOB 35 under 35 List, which acknowledges the work of 35 potential and consolidated minds of 35 or less years of age. 🙌

Both Ana and Nadia are affiliated with the Research Centre for Digitalisation, Democracy and Innovation (CD2I) at the Brussels School of Governance.

This year, the fourth edition focuses on international efforts to build global digital governance and the need to promote effective international cooperation, entitled "Bridging the digital global governance gap: international cooperation and the regulation of emerging technologies".

Are you curious to find out what Ana and Nadia think about this challenge? Visit our website to watch their full statements!

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CD2I PhD Researchers Ana Fernández Inguanzo and Nadia Tjahja included on the Santander–CIDOB 35 under 35 list The Santander-CIDOB Future Leaders Forum includes CD2I PhD Researchers Ana Fernández Inguanzo and Nadia Tjahja on the Santander–CIDOB 35 under 35 list.

Exciting news! 🌐 Our 2024 Winter School curriculum is out now! 🚀 Dive into the world of digital rights and diplomacy through engaging online sessions. Explore key topics like freedom of expression, data governance, AI, disinformation resilience, platform responsibility, and digital development.

For detailed info, check out our website: https://brussels-school.be/education/winter-school-eu-policy-making/curriculum

Save the dates – 5 February to 16 February 2024. Applications are open until 10 January. Don't miss your chance! 🗓️

📣 Free Course Alert ‼️ Are you an educator committed to shaping students’ knowledge of EU climate and energy policy?

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Modules can be taught separately, or students can follow the full course and receive a certification upon completion.

Are you interested in at the Brussels School of Governance? Then visit our stand at the Salon on 25 and 26 November at Tour & Taxis. We will present our and programmes and answer your questions! Find more info here: https://salons.siep.be
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Last week, Dr Christina Bache led her undergraduate class on international organisations and global governance to the UN Brussels office. Students from the debate club were also part of this insightful visit.

Dr Bache shared, "I continue to be impressed with the depth of knowledge of global governance issues and the level of curiosity of our students." 🌍

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs! Discover your potential and turn your business ideas into reality with our BA in Global Business and Entrepreneurship programme. Join us and gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the global marketplace. Application deadline for students who aspire to start their studies next Spring is 31 October for non-EEA students and 30 November for EEA students. Apply now at https://brussels-school.be/education/undergraduate-programmes/ba-global-business-and-entrepreneurship

🗓 Book 1-to-1 meeting with Student Advisor https://brussels-school.be/bookings

📢 Don't miss out: Participate in the 2024 Summer School on EU Policy Making 🇪🇺

Join us for a two-week intensive journey into the heart of European diplomacy! 📚✨

🗓️ When: Monday, 1st July to Friday, 12th July 2024
🌍 Where: Brussels & Vienna

Get ready to analyse the core of civil rights in today's EU! The Jean Monnet Summer School on EU Policy Making, in partnership with the Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies and the University of Vienna, brings you a 'crash course' on European Union Policy Making. 🇪🇺

🔍 Theme: Analysing Civil Rights in Today's EU
🌐 Focus Areas: civil rights, human security, migration, anti-discrimination, diversity
✅ Earn 5 ECTS credits

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the European Union's policies and decision-making processes. Join us in Brussels and Vienna for an unforgettable summer experience!

📝 Register now: https://brussels-school.be/education/short-programmes/summer-school-eu-policy-making

📢 Calling all global security and strategy enthusiasts! 🌍🔒

Our English-taught MA in Global Security and Strategy provides students with comprehensive knowledge and policy-oriented skills at the intersection of international security and strategic studies. Learn from leading scholars from top universities and think tanks, and senior strategists in security studies while studying in Brussels, in the heart of Europe.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a global security leader. Apply now: https://brussels-school.be/education/graduate-programmes/ma-global-security-and-strategy

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Eager to dive into the fascinating world of and global ?
Discover our English-taught MA in Diplomacy and Global Governance based in Brussels!
🌐 Gain comprehensive knowledge and policy-oriented skills.
🎓 Choose between a 12-month (90 ECTS) or 15-month (120 ECTS) programme.
🌍 Benefit from a global exchange between theory and practice.
👥 Learn from leading academics, top think tanks, and senior policy-makers from prestigious international organisations.

Apply now: https://brussels-school.be/education/graduate-programmes/ma-diplomacy-and-global-governance

🗓 Book 1-to-1 meeting with Student Advisor: https://brussels-school.be/bookings

On 13 November, the BSoG organised a career event for its BA and MA students. 💼 Moderated by the Director of our BA in International Affairs Programme Prof Tongfi Kim, it featured a panel of four young professionals with very diverse career backgrounds.

The BSoG was happy to welcome Marius Houwen from Microsoft, Sarah Krimi from MMM - Make Mothers Matter, Ellen Moser from Egmont Institute as well as Paola Lo Bue Oddo from the European Commission - it is particularly noteworthy that the first two panelists have been BSoG alumni themselves!

New Policy brief! 📄

Governance instruments to accelerate sustainability transitions are needed. Eco-modulation has been proposed as a means to incentivize green product design. 🍃 Developing the instrument will be challenging, but well worth analysing in detail.

Read more about market incentives for eco-design in our latest policy brief written by Antti Jukka, Prof. Dr. Harri Kalimo and Reid Lifset.

Market incentives for eco-design: the case of eco-modulation C3E Policy brief by Antti Jukka, Harri Kalimo.

From 5 to 16 February 2024, we will organise the fourth edition of our online Jean Monnet Winter School on EU Policy Making. This highly interactive Winter School, which provides participants a ‘crash course’ in European Union policy making, will focus on digital rights (freedom of expression, data protection, disinformation, and platform responsibility) and . The application deadline is 10 January.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/WinterSchool_BSoG

Our undergraduate students Matthias Kralupper, Ian Hodis, Matilde Dario, and Emma Remitti joined Dr Christina Bache at the European Parliament, where she presented on what democracies can do in the face of a rise in states.

In her remarks, Dr. Bache emphasised the importance of pushing back against authoritarian tendencies, domestically and internationally. She highlighted that defending the rights of all people to live a life of dignity is paramount.

We're excited to invite you to an afternoon of talks about Digital Sovereignty discussions in Europe! 🇪🇺 At the event, we'll dive into important topics like critical infrastructure, state policies, the connection between digital and green transitions, and figuring out the roles of new players in this field. 🍃 🌐

Towards the end, we'll have a final discussion about the skills needed for digital strategies in EU policymaking. We're aiming to better understand the concept of digital sovereignty and its connection to education. 📖

The event is free, but be sure to register here: https://brussels-school.be/output/events/digital-sovereignty-sustainable

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Join us on 5 December in Brussels for the European Digital Competition Day, a dynamic conference exploring the role of competition law and regulation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape and what the latest developments mean for innovation and growth in Europe.

We are excited to announce that Didier Reynders, the acting European Commissioner for Competition, will deliver the keynote speech, shedding his light on the role of competition law and regulation in Europe's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

This conference is organised by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe), Lexxion Publisher and the VUB’s Brussels Centre for Competition Policy and Brussels School of Governance.

Participation is free, but seating is limited, so secure your ticket now: https://digital-competition-day.eu/ -event

Join the community of experts in risk analysis and crisis management and gain a competitive edge in your career. Apply now to our hybrid Postgraduate Certificate programme (15 ECTS): https://brussels-school.be/education/certificate-programmes/postgraduate-certificate-global-risk-analysis-and-crisis-management

You’ve probably heard of the European Green Deal by now. But what is it about and can it live up to its promises?

To answer this, we have created this FREE online course exploring the European Green Deal: what does it entail, can it live up to its promises, and what’s to come?

✅ Flexibility to learn at your pace
✅ Engaging modules from history to innovations
✅ Certification upon completion of the course, issued by the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) and the Jean Monnet Network GreenDeal-NET.

🪴Gear up to develop your knowledge of EU climate and energy policy!
Start Here 👉 https://www.greendealnet.eu/MOOC

New vacancy! 📢 We are inviting applications for a doctoral research project on intersectional inequalities and political activism within the framework of the strategic research programme on Enhancing Democratic Governance in Europe ( ) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

⏰ Interested? Please send your application by 8 December 2023.

For more information, visit our website! https://brussels-school.be/jobs/predoctoral-research-position-intersectional-inequalities-and-political-activism

Our online Postgraduate Certificate in EU Policy Making is a European studies degree designed and instructed by and e-learning experts. This EU studies degree is worth 25 ECTS and combines 5 EU policy making online courses with either a Summer School in Brussels and Vienna, or an online Winter School. The programme offers several starting dates.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/BSoG_PGC

Would you like to know more about our Advanced Master in European Integration? Then register for the webinar on 12 December and join our programme director, current students and alumni. You will learn more about the programme and hear what it is like to study in Brussels at BSoG. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1616992778767/WN_1lkUuGAJQBiYdRE8birBUw #/registration

Would you like to know more about our LLM in International and European Law? Then register for the webinar on 30 November and join our programme director, current students and alumni. You will learn more about the programme and hear what it is like to study in Brussels at BSoG. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9316992577914/WN_M09SuHLbSdGkY9e-BUY2XA #/registration

Become a leader in European -making and with our Advanced in European Integration programme. Study in Brussels, the heart of European politics, and gain a global perspective on issues. This evening programme can be followed in either a full-time (1y) or part-time (2y) track, to allow you to study at your own pace.

Apply now at https://brussels-school.be/education/graduate-programmes/advanced-ma-european-integration

On 8 November 2023, the Brussels School of Governance organised a farewell for the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia, Mrs. Ndey Haddy Jeng, as her tenure ends in November 2023. 🇬🇲

Mrs. Ndey Haddy Jeng has contributed to the BSoG with numerous guest lectures, for which we are very grateful. We wish her all the best, and we hope to continue our collaboration in the future! 👏

In the latest CSDS In-Depth paper, Prof. Dr. Richard Higgott identifies five phases in post-World War Two development thinking and practice. He describes the current era as the age of geopolitics where development and the interests of the developing countries have become increasingly squeezed, marginalised or even ignored in a bifurcating world order. 🌍

This is an era and order in the grip of an emerging bifurcation between Transatlantic and Indo-Pacific worlds dominated by the US and China. It is a world that privileges the geopolitics of security rather than the economics of development. It is this fifth stage that is the focus of this In-Depth Paper.

End of an Era? Rethinking Development in an Age of Geopolitics The paper identifies five phases in post-World War Two development thinking and practice.

On 6 November 2023, the Brussels School of Governance hosted a compelling guest lecture on the Role of Transatlantic Cooperation in Countering Terrorism. 🤝 The lecture was delivered by Mr. David Epstein, a Foreign Service Officer of the US Department of State, currently serving at U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels.

This event was held as part of the “Global Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and De-radicalisation” course, lectured by Prof. Demir Murat Seyrek and it was open to the participation of students from BA in International Affairs; MA in Diplomacy and Global Governance and MA in Global Security and Strategy.

Congratulations to our EuroMaster Alumnus Maarten Toelen on being selected as a finalist for the "Young Professional in Cybersecurity Award" of the Belgian Cyber Security Coalition! Well done, Maarten! 👏

Become a legal expert in international and European law with our LLM programme. Study in Brussels, the heart of European policy-making and gain a global perspective on legal issues.

Apply now at https://brussels-school.be/education/graduate-programmes/llm-international-and-european-law

On 4 October 2023, BSoG Professor Dr. Olesya Tkacheva moderated a panel on strengthening NATO’s cyber posture with the Heads of Cyber Commands of Germany, Poland, Spain, and UK at the CyberSecurity Summit 2023 in Krakow, Poland.

🗣 On 29 November, Dr Eva Pejsova will speak at the Roundtable on “The Future of Asia-Europe Cooperation”. The event will draw on insights from the 25th Anniversary Essay Competition, which led to the book “Voices of Asians and Europeans on The Future of Asia-Europe Cooperation”. 68 authors from all over and will reflect their ideas and aspirations on the relation between the two regions.

Find more information on the link below. 👇

🤔 Did you sign up for our upcoming already? If not – this is your sign! Get ready for a thought-provoking and be part of the conversation!

🌏🌍 Asia and Europe need to enhance its – that’s the common thread that runs through most of the essays collected in ASEF’s recent publication on “The Future of Asia-Europe Cooperation”.
👉 68 authors from all over and reflect their ideas and aspirations on the relation between the two regions, while several of them also point out the different perspectives on issues like or .

🗣️ The Roundtable on “The Future of Asia-Europe Cooperation” will bring together 4 panellists to unpack the chorus of thoughts expressed in the book: Are there any differences between the perspectives and hopes of authors from Asia versus those from Europe? What ideas in the book stood out and should be further elaborated? And, most importantly, how can we break down the barriers obstructing the collaboration between Asia and Europe? 🤝

📢 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to dive deeper into the topic and join the discussion! Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q026H-bv0

Ready to explore the world and understand different cultures and perspectives? Our BA in International Affairs programme can give you the opportunity to study abroad and experience different countries firsthand.

Apply now at https://brussels-school.be/education/undergraduate-programmes/ba-international-affairs

Are you passionate about justice and the rule of law? Our BA in International and European Law programme can help you turn that passion into a career. Join us and learn from top legal experts in an international and multicultural environment.

Apply now at https://brussels-school.be/education/undergraduate-programmes/ba-international-and-european-law

Exciting Opportunity! 🚀 We are excited to announce a new job opening for the position of Pre-Doctoral Researcher on enhancing democratic climate and sustainability governance in Europe. As a researcher, you will be part of the strategic research programme on Enhancing Democratic Governance in Europe (EDGE), at the VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel. ⏰ Don't miss out – the application deadline is fast approaching on 1 December 2023.

Learn more and apply here: https://brussels-school.be/jobs/predoctoral-research-position-call-proposals

Calling all innovators and disruptors! Our BA in Global Business and Entrepreneurship programme can help you unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life. Join us and gain the tools and resources needed to succeed in today's fast-paced business world. Apply now at https://brussels-school.be/education/undergraduate-programmes/ba-global-business-and-entrepreneurship

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NEW VACANCY❗

The Curiae Virides project of the BSoG’s Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy is looking for a job student to provide administrative support. 💼

This role offers valuable hands-on experience in the field of research and an opportunity to contribute to exciting projects that push the boundaries of knowledge. 📚

Interested candidates can apply by 15 November. ⏰
For more information, visit our website: https://brussels-school.be/jobs/student-research-assistant

In digital markets, data protection and competition law affect each other in diverse and intricate ways. Their entanglement has triggered a global debate on how these two areas of law should interact to effectively address new harms and ensure that the digital economy flourishes.

In her new book ‘Coherence between Data Protection and Competition Law in Digital Markets’ (OUP 2023), which is partially based on her PhD defended at the VUB in 2020, our Senior Associate Researcher Klaudia Majcher offers a blueprint for bridging the disconnect between data protection and competition law in digital markets. 📙

Klaudia Majcher publishes book on coherence between data protection and competition law in digital markets This book focuses on the evolution of data protection and competition law, their underlying rationale, their key features and common objectives.

Students from our MA in Global Security and Strategy produced a joint report on EU strategy in the Sahel, looking at important topics such as leadership, military strategy, climate change, gender inequality, and economic growth. 🇪🇺

As the product of our summer-term Intensive Capstone course, this student report benefited from the collaboration of members of the Brussels branch of the Institute for Economics & Peace, to whom the students presented their preliminary findings at the end of July and from whom they received valuable feedback before finalising their report. 📜

Congratulations to our MA students! 👏

The EU strategy for the Sahel: an overarching approach to a systematic crisis This policy paper explores the complex issues threatening the Sahel region's security and stability.

🌱 Did you miss our application deadline for the Fall semester? No need to wait for one year! BA admission at the Brussels School of Governance is now open for Spring Intake 2024!

🗓️ The Spring 2024 semester starts on 9 January with the Orientation and registration activities. The first day of classes is 15 January.

📚 Applications are open until 31 October for non-EEA students and until 30 November for EEA students. Don’t miss your chance and join us at this Spring!

Find out more: https://brussels-school.be/study-bsog

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Following the initiative of the Brussels School of Governance, on 26 October, the VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel awarded an honorary doctorate to Soongu Yoon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. 🏅👏

He receives this recognition for acting as a pivotal bridge between the European Union and Korea on societal issues such as climate, green energy transition, science, digitisation, health, peace, and security. 🇪🇺🇰🇷

Furthermore, the ambassador is deeply involved in research on the relationship between the EU and Korea and supports the KF-VUB Korea Chair, hosted at the Brussels School of Governance.