Institute for European Studies - VUB Brussels

Our online Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management provides participants with insights and skills required for mastering global risk analysis, early warning and the management of major disasters. Apply by 10 Sept: https://bit.ly/GRACM_BSoG

Our online Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis & Crisis Management provides participants with insights and skills required for mastering global risk analysis, early warning and the management of major disasters. Apply by 10 Sept: https://bit.ly/GRACM_BSoG

“At its first-ever anti-racism summit on Friday, the EU has a chance to show that it is committed to living up to its fundamental values of equality and non-discrimination,” says Prof. Ilke Adam, Director of the Research Centre for Migration, Diversity and Justice at the Brussels School of Governance.
“EU legislation reflects a common misunderstanding of racism and discrimination as something bad that is done by individuals and should be punished at that level — rather than a system that stems from our history of slavery and colonial imperialism, whose legacies still create inequalities today.” Read the full op-ed on POLITICO: https://www.politico.eu/article/eus-fight-against-racism-isnt-working/

EU’s fight against racism isn’t working The focus shouldn’t be on discrimination by individuals but on the structures that perpetuate bias.

If you are considering applying for one of our MA programmes and are interested in our Academic Excellence Scholarships, then make sure to submit your complete application by 15 April 2021! ✍️⏰ Eligible students should have achieved outstanding grades in their most recent university degree and extra-curricular achievements that show evidence of leadership in today’s global society. Our merit-based scholarship system can provide a reduction of up to 50% in tuition per semester. Find out more on the link below. Any questions? Contact us at [email protected].
https://bit.ly/MA-scholarship

It has become increasingly visible how and to what extent businesses, their activities and policies, imply far reaching threats to human rights. Internationally, there have been several initiatives aimed at holding corporations accountable for human rights violations. This lecture will provide insights in the ongoing developments in this respect, and the related challenges.

You will get exclusive insights into this topic by Prof. Kristin Henrard, Program Director of the BA in International and European Law at the Brussels School of Governance. She will also explain why this topic is of particular relevance to students interested in studying this unique, globally focused and practice-oriented BA programme.

Register today and join us on 18 March at 6 pm CET: http://bit.ly/OpenLecture_Law

The Advanced Master in European Integration is an evening programme taught in English at the Brussels School of Governance. The curriculum allows students to focus on any two of the four topical policy-fields, being the economy, migration, external relations & security, and the environment. Find out more: http://bit.ly/BSoG-EuroMaster

Our online Postgraduate in Making is a degree designed and instructed by EU and -learning experts. This EU studies degree is worth 25 ECTS and combines 5 EU online courses with a Summer or Winter School, in an innovative blended learning fashion.
Early-bird application deadline for our Postgraduate Certificate is approaching! Apply by 15 March to secure your place and to benefit from a 10% discount! ⏰
Visit our website and find out more: http://bit.ly/BSoG_PGC

In this lecture, Dr. Tongfi Kim will discuss the implications of U.S.-China competition for the United States, China, and East Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea. The lecture will also cover the changes and continuity between the Trump and Biden administrations.
You will get exclusive insights into this topic by Prof. Tongfi Kim, Program Director of the BA in International Affairs at the Brussels School of Governance. He will also explain why this topic is of particular relevance to students interested in studying this unique, globally focused and practice-oriented BA programme.
Register here: http://bit.ly/USChina-BSoG

Our Certificate provides with insights & skills required for mastering the field of global analysis, early warning and the management of major man-made and natural disasters. Apply for the Open Day on 9 March and find out more: http://bit.ly/BSoG_GRACM

Don't miss the launch event of the Brussels School of Governance's Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy!
Sign up for the online event here, and join us on 25 February at 6pm: http://bit.ly/37y6Mqz

The election of Joseph Biden has been welcomed on both sides of the Atlantic as an opportunity to reset a transatlantic relationship under strain. How to ensure a new transatlantic bargain that is fit for today’s world – and tomorrow’s? Join Luis Simón, Benedetta Berti, Barbara Kunz, Daniel Fiott and Linde Desmaele at the launch event of the BSoG's Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy, for a timely conversation on what this bargain could look like!

Sign up for the online event here, and join us on 25 February at 6pm: http://bit.ly/37y6Mqz

What needs to be done to decolonize migration studies?
In this BIRMM webinar, Darshan Vigneswaran (University of Amsterdam / Universiteit van Amsterdam) and Leila Hadj-Abdou (Universität Wien) will discuss what decolonization of migration studies means, why it is necessary and how researchers can contribute. This webinar will be moderated by our Prof. Ilke Adam (VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and our PhD Researcher Omar Ebrahim Cham. Sign up today and join us on 3 March at 6 pm!
More info & registration: http://bit.ly/BIRMM-event

Don’t miss the next ‘Digital Services Act (DSA) in Perspective’ lecture! On 25 February, Salomé Viljoen will talk about the potential egalitarian effects of the DSA. The talk will also orient its discussion around the economic incentives that drive much of the activity the DSA seeks to address.

Register here and participate in a lecture on this exciting topic: http://bit.ly/5-DSA

What will be the impact of Brexit on the changes in political leadership on the governance of European financial markets? To find out, read the latest publication by Vice-Dean for Education at the Brussels School of Governance, Prof. Sven Van Kerckhoven. Open access: 👇 https://www.cogitatiopress.com/politics.../article/view/3705

VUB Rector Caroline Pauwels explains why in the ever-changing landscape of higher education, the Brussels School of Governance is part of the VUB’s answer to the challenge of ‘aiming higher’. In doing so, she zooms in on the rationale for this new School, as well as its considerable societal relevance.

Brussels School of Governance launch event - speech by Caroline Pauwels (VUB Rector) VUB Rector Caroline Pauwels explains why in the ever-changing landscape of higher education, the Brussels School of Governance is part of the VUB’s answer to...

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo explains why the creation of the Brussels School of Governance as an academic point of reference for public policy is of such great importance. In addition, he offers three messages as a response to the question of how to govern in a time of crisis.

Brussels School of Governance launch event - speech by Alexander De Croo (Prime Minister of Belgium) Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo explains why the creation of the Brussels School of Governance as an academic point of reference for public policy i...