Brussels School of Governance

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The Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) offers research-backed undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in governance, law, international relations and business.

We invite you to attend the public #PhD defence of Ivan Zaccagnini on 24 April 2026 at 10:00. His thesis is entitled "Europe's Place in US-China Technology Competition. Insights from Wedging, Binding and Dynamic Sequencing". 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7mPgaUa #BSoG #PhD #EU #US #China #Technology
💼 Our BA in International and European Law is welcoming applications for the following position: 🔹Adjunct Professor - EU Law of the Internal Market (BA Course) ⏳ Apply by 28 April: https://ow.ly/6U6Y50YCgBL Curious about our School? https://ow.ly/pk0S50YCgBK #BSoG #Vacancy #EULaw
Minerals
🌱 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
🎓 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
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
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
💼 Work with us! Our BA in in Global Business and Entrepreneurship is welcoming applications for the following positions:
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).
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
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
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
🎓 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
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
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
🎓 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
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
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!
👥 🤝 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!
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!