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The BSoG is a leading hub for interdisciplinary teaching and cutting-edge research, rethinking Europe’s role in a changing world. It is an alliance between the Institute for European Studies (VUB) and Vesalius College.
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🍃🏭 Has the Green Deal become a “Clean Industrial Deal”? We reflect on one year of von der Leyen II: political realignments, omnibus ‘simplifications’. But also: what this means for ETS2, the 2040 target, democratic legitimacy & implementation. 🎧 Listen or watch 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/episode-23-W...
November 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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How can democratic debate thrive in an era of online polarisation, shifting political norms, and increasingly complex information ecosystems? Join us for Resilient Democracy Online, a three-day stakeholder event.
🗓 1 Dec – 3 Dec 2025
📍 BRIAS, Brussels
Register: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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🎓 Congratulations to @nathalievanraemdonck.com on the successful public defence of her PhD, “What Others Afford – Sociotechnical shaping of normative processes on social media platforms,” defended today at the #VUB. 👏

#PhDdefence #BSoG #BrusselsSchool
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The launch of The Rights of Roma in European Courts: Strategic Litigation and the Boundaries of Human Rights by Prof. Dr Kristin Henrard and Lilla Farkas has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 11 December at 17:00!

👉 Register here: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

#HumanRights #Roma #EU
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Join the upcoming online Equality Talk on 17 Dec, where Kristin Henrard and Lilla Farkas will discuss their recently published edited volume, The Rights of Roma in European Courts: Strategic Litigation and the Boundaries of Human Rights.
Register here: 👉 uni-koeln.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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🇪🇺🇬🇧 Join the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Europe & LSE IDEAS for 🗣️ “The Future of EU–UK Collaboration: Taking Stock of Brexit & Geopolitical Strategy-Building.”
📘 With Prof. Dr. Richard Higgott (@csds.bsky.social, BSoG).
🕘 5 Nov 2025, 9:00–11:30
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/eu-uk-coll...
October 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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📢 TDI Yearly 2025 – EU Trade Defence and Increasing Geo-Economic Tensions
🗓️ Thursday, 11 December 2025 | 09:30–17:15
📍 U-Residence, VUB Campus (on-site & online)
💡Attendance is limited to 100 participants.
👉 Secure your spot now: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

#TradeDefence #TDIYearly2025
October 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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We’re proud to announce that #PhD researcher Marta Paricio Montesinos has been awarded a new #FWO PhD grant for her project “Loose Threads in the #EU’s Regulation of Mineral Value Chains in CAHRAs.”
More here: www.brussels-school.be/output/news/...
Minerals
October 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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🌱 Join us on 26 Sept for a conversation on what it means to be an environmental defender at the frontlines of protecting ecosystems and communities’ wellbeing.

📍 BSoG, Pleinlaan 5, floor -1, room Lisbon
🗓️ 26 Sept | 10:00–12:00
👉 ow.ly/GTTB50X08tb

#BSoG #research #humanrights #environment
🌱 What does it mean to be an environmental defender today? Join us on 26 September at BSoG for a keynote by Claudia Ituarte-Lima 🎤 “On the Frontlines: Environmental Defenders in a Turbulent World” — exploring how law can empower, but also silence, those protecting our planet. 🗣️ A roundtable will follow with Lieselotte Viaene, Kata Dozsa & Wies Willems, sharing perspectives from the frontlines. 📍 BSoG, Pleinlaan 5, floor -1, room Lisbon 🗓️ 26 Sept | 10:00–12:00 👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/GTTB50X08tb #BSoG #research #humanrights #environment #sustainability
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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🎓 We are proud to share that on 12 September, Nadia Tjahja successfully defended her PhD thesis "Meaningful participation in global and regional multistakeholder institutions: The case of the Internet Governance Forum".

Congratulations on this great achievement, Dr. Tjahja!
#PhD #BSoG #VUB #UNUCRIS
🎓 We are pleased to announce that on 12 September, Nadia Tjahja successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled "Meaningful participation in global and regional multistakeholder institutions: The case of the Internet Governance Forum". The BSoG would like to congratulate Dr. Tjahja on this great achievement! 👏 #PhD #BSoG #VUB #UNUCRIS #research #internetgovernance
September 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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📢 Save the date: 18 Sept

The DEEPIN project workshop will dive into deep industrial decarbonisation and how Belgian industry can help meet EU 2040 & 2050 climate goals 🌍⚙️

Register here: ow.ly/3tZm50WTTWs

#BSoG #research #decarbonisation #2050climateneutrality
On 18 September, we are hosting the DEEPIN project workshop on deep industrial decarbonisation 🌍⚙️ DEEPIN is a targeted research project supporting the Belgian government’s efforts to update its 2050 climate neutrality scenarios, specifically focusing on the role of industry. Register here: https://ow.ly/3tZm50WTTWs #BSoG #research #decarbonisation #2050climateneutrality
September 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🔍 Don't miss out on BSoG researcher Fabio Figiaconi's latest publications:

The Future of the EU’s Security Engagement in the Indo-Pacific: Business-as-Usual, Retreat or Flexible Adaptation?: ow.ly/JL7n50WLhNo

Choosing not to choose: Hedging as a category of neutrality: ow.ly/orcp50WLhLn
Research news! Don't miss out on BSoG researcher Fabio Figiaconi's latest publications: The Future of the EU’s Security Engagement in the Indo-Pacific: Business-as-Usual, Retreat or Flexible Adaptation?: https://ow.ly/JL7n50WLhNo Choosing not to choose: Hedging as a category of neutrality: https://ow.ly/orcp50WLhLn
August 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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💼 Work with us!

Our BA in Global Business & Entrepreneurship is welcoming applications:

Adjunct Professor-Project Management: ow.ly/JOOH50WHpOu

Adjunct Professor-Strategic Management: ow.ly/jVgG50WHpOj

🗓️ Apply by 7 September

Curious about our School? ow.ly/mChw50WHpNC

#BSoG #vacancy #Brussels
💼 Work with us! Our BA in in Global Business and Entrepreneurship is welcoming applications for the following positions: Adjunct Professor - Project Management (BA Course): https://ow.ly/JOOH50WHpOu Adjunct Professor - Strategic Management (BA Course): https://ow.ly/jVgG50WHpOj
August 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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🌱 On 3-4 July, BSoG researcher Simon Happersberger co-organised the early career workshop "The greening of trade as a way out of the polycrises? Regress, reforms and rebuilding international cooperation in the environment-trade nexus" at the University of York.

👉 More details: ow.ly/jsFY50WpfQE
On 3 and 4 July, the early career workshop "The greening of trade as a way out of the polycrises? Regress, reforms and rebuilding international cooperation in the environment-trade nexus" took place at the University of York. This initiative was hosted by Paulina Flores Martinez, Tony Heron (York University) and co-organised by Charline Depoorter (University of Basel), Scott Hamilton (Antwerp University), and Simon Happersberger (VUB-Brussels School of Governance).
July 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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🌎🫂 Join us for a round-table discussion to reflect on the Advisory Opinion 32 of 2025 on the climate emergency and human rights.

🗓️ Tuesday 15 July
📍Online Round Table
⏰ 15:00-16:30 (CET)
Register here: ow.ly/nLGf50WmSaW

#BSoG #Research #ClimateEmergency #AdvisoryOpinion #HumanRights #Brussels
Save the date! 🌎🫂 Advisory Opinion 32 of 2025: Climate Emergency and Human Rights. What’s Next? On 3 July, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued Advisory Opinion 32 of 2025 on the climate emergency and human rights. This decision marks a significant milestone in the development of international law. Join us for a round-table discussion to reflect on the various themes that have emerged in the wake of the adoption of AO 32 of 2025. 🗓️ Tuesday 15 July 2025 📍Online Round Table ⏰ 15:00-16:30 (CET) Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/nLGf50WmSaW #BSoG #Research #ClimateEmergency #AdvisoryOpinion #HumanRights #Brussels
July 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Join us for a public panel by the Jean Monnet Summer School on the future of EU–US relations.

🗓 30/6
🕒 15:30–16:45 CET
📍 VUB Campus Etterbeek, Auditorium I.0.01

👉 Register: ow.ly/k1m750WfohV

#BSoG #TransatlanticRelations
Join us for a timely public panel hosted by the Jean Monnet Summer School on EU Policy Making on the present and future of EU–US relations. 🗓 30 June 🕒 15:30–16:45 CET 📍 VUB Etterbeek Campus, Building I, Auditorium I.0.01, Brussels Hear insights from key experts in academia & policymaking: Frank Hoffmeister, #EEAS Alexander Mattelaer, #VUB Krisztián Mészáros, #NATO Elie Perot, #BSoG 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecf_vJYY #BSoG #TransatlanticRelations #EUPolicy #PublicPanel
June 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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We cordially invite you to Giuseppe Luca Polizzi's public PhD defence: "Operationalising EU Science Diplomacy in The Middle East".

🗓️ 1 July at 14:00 (CET)
📍VUB Campus, Auditorium I.2.01, 1050 Brussels, and online
🔗 Register here: ow.ly/gl4P50Wbqmy

#BSoG #PhD #research #EUDiplomacy #MiddleEast
We cordially invite you to Giuseppe Luca Polizzi's public PhD defence: "Operationalising EU Science Diplomacy in The Middle East". 🗓️ 1 July at 14:00 (CET) 📍VUB Campus, Auditorium I.2.01, 1050 Brussels, and online 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/gl4P50Wbqmy #BSoG #PhD #research #EUDiplomacy #MiddleEast
June 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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🎓👏 We are thrilled to share that on 16 June 2025, Folashade Ajayi successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled "Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany".

The BSoG would like to congratulate Dr. Ajayi on this wonderful achievement!

#PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #BlackActivism
🎓 We are pleased to announce that on 16 June 2025, Folashade Ajayi successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled "Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany". The BSoG would like to congratulate Dr. Ajayi on this wonderful achievement! 👏 #PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #BlackActivism
June 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Vacancy Alert: Application deadline 20 June ⏳
The EDGE team at VUB is hiring 2 postdoctoral researchers to rethink democracy in Europe, focusing on sustainability, representation, and equality.
📍Brussels-based
🗓️ Start in Sept/Oct 2025
👉 Apply here: lnkd.in/dciv95Eh

#Vacancy #Postdoc #Research
Vacancy Alert: Application deadline 20 June ⏳ The EDGE team at VUB is hiring 2 postdoctoral researchers to rethink democracy in Europe, focusing on sustainability, representation, and equality. 📍Brussels-based 🗓️ Start in Sept/Oct 2025 👉 Apply here: lnkd.in/dciv95Eh #Vacancy #Postdoc #Research
June 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Don't miss Folashade Ajayi's public PhD defence, where she will present her research: “Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany."

🗓️ 16 June at 15:00 (CET)
📍 VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, 1050 Brussels
👉 Register: ow.ly/FRtO50W5lVP

#BSoG #PhD #research #BlackActivism
Don't miss Folashade Ajayi's public PhD defence, where she will present her research: “Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany." 🗓️ 16 June at 15:00 (CET) 📍 VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, 1050 Brussels 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/FRtO50W5lVP #BSoG #PhD #research #BlackActivism
June 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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🎓 On 2 June, Elie Perot successfully defended his PhD thesis, "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence."

The BSoG congratulates Dr. Perot on this wonderful achievement! 👏

#PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #Security #Defence
🎓 On 2 June, Elie Perot successfully defended his PhD thesis, "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence." The BSoG congratulates Dr. Perot on this wonderful achievement! 👏 #PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #Security #Defence
June 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Join us for Elie Perot's PhD defence, where he will discuss the timely topic "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence."

🗓️ 2/6 at 15:00 (CET)
📍VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, or online
👉 Register: ow.ly/uA7450VYH8f

#BSoG #VUB #PhD
Join us for Elie Perot's public PhD defence on 2 June at 15:00 (CET). He will discuss the timely topic "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence." 📍VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, or online 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/uA7450VYH8f #BSoG #VUB #PhD #Security #Defence
May 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the #EUIA25 Conference!

We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf

Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 —We look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition! Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition! Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition! Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition!
May 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25!

From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections.

#EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick.

We are ready for Day 2!
👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25! From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections. #EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick. We are ready for Day 2! 👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25! From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections. #EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick. We are ready for Day 2! 👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25! From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections. #EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick. We are ready for Day 2!
May 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference!

We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days.

Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation!
Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days. Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation! Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days. Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation! Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days. Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation!
May 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM