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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 24/09/2026

📢 Call for Papers & Panels The 10th edition of #EUIA takes place in Brussels on 12–14 May 2027. Theme: Europe in a Disrupted Global Order 🗓️ Submit by 6 Dec 2026, here 👉 www.euia.eu/call-for-papers/ #EUIA27 #CallForPapers

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 14/08/2026

ERC Curiae Virides project, BSoG and HOST (VUB) present Roots and Connections: a pop-up exhibition linking environmental change, climate justice and human dignity. 📅 27 August 🕔 17:00-20:00 📍 U-Square, Grand Hall, Brussels 🎟️ Open to the public #CuriaeVirides #ArtAndClimate #ClimateJustice

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 13/08/2026

📢 We warmly invite you to the public PhD defence of Fabio Figiaconi. Title: Do the Strong Do What They Can? How Great Powers Respond to Secondary State Hedging During Competitive Eras 🗓 3/9/2026 🕓 15:00–18:00 📍 VUB Campus, D.2.01 Promotiezaal, 1050 Brussels Register here: ow.ly/y9rB50ZyUsu

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 22/07/2026

Do you work as a diplomat in Brussels? The BSoG has launched Brussels for Diplomats, a two-day executive programme, offering fresh perspectives on the European political and institutional landscape. 🗓 Dates: 9 & 10 Nov 2026 ⏳ Apply by 26 Oct 2026 Learn more: www.brussels-school.be/executive-pr...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 26/06/2026

Last week, BSoG PhD Researcher Simon Happersberger co-organized the 5th Annual Green Trade Lab Workshop, titled "Embedding Trade within Planetary Boundaries: Towards a Common, Equitable Future." Learn more about this @greentradelab.bsky.social workshop: sites.google.com/view/greentr...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 11/06/2026

The article by BSoG Prof Harri Kalimo, Simon Happersberger & Eleanor Mateo has been shortlisted for the 2025 Best Article Prize by the journal Transnational Environmental Law. 👏 Warmest congratulations! Read more: 👉 www.brussels-school.be/output/news/...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 01/06/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Dr Maarja Meitern on the successful defence of her PhD thesis, Enabling Frameworks for the Viability of Energy Communities in Europe, on 29 May 2026. #PhDDefence #DoctoralResearch #EnergyCommunities

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 27/05/2026

📢 The BSoG warmly invites you to the public PhD defence of @gaiaromeo.bsky.social. Title: Apeirohedron. The Implementation of the EU Safe Third Country Policy in Greece (2016–2024) 🗓 10 June 2026 🕓 16:00 – 18:00 📍 VUB Campus or online Register here: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 26/05/2026

As part of an international team of researchers led by Prof Niko Soininen, BSoG professor Harri Kalimo co-authored an article on "Harnessing legal system complexity for radical shifts to sustainability" in the prestigious journal Nature Sustainability. Read: www.brussels-school.be/research/pub...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 04/05/2026

The MA programmes in Security & Strategy and Diplomacy & Global Governance are inviting applications for an Adjunct Professor position for the Autumn 2026 semester. 🗓 Deadline: 26 May 👉 Find out more: www.brussels-school.be/jobs/adjunct... #academicjobs #jobsinacademia #Brussels #BSoG

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 23/04/2026

Stay up to date with the latest from the BSoG 📩 Our newest newsletter is out now, featuring: ▪ A new scholarship supporting Ukrainian professionals and students in EU policy-making ▪ An upcoming High-Level Lecture on 23 April ▪ 4 exciting job opportunities Read more: mailchi.mp/university.v...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 16/04/2026

In the framework of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence ReThinkEU, the BSoG is launching the Jean Monnet Ukraine-EU #scholarship. 🇺🇦 The scholarship is intended to support Ukrainian nationals who want to strengthen their expertise in EU governance and policy-making. 🇪🇺 Apply here: lnkd.in/dM5GWkeE

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 15/04/2026

On 14 April 2026, @edmo-belux.bsky.social hosted a workshop at RTL Luxembourg on disinformation, bringing together researchers, media practitioners and policy experts. Read more: www.brussels-school.be/output/news/...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 14/04/2026

💼 Work with us! The Brussels School of Governance is welcoming applications for the following position: Educational Systems Administrator ⏳ Apply before 19 April 2026: ow.ly/38rc50YIFka Curious about our School? ow.ly/tenk50YIFkc #BSoG #Vacancy #EducationalSystems

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 10/04/2026

We are thrilled to share that Omar N. Cham’s article, “Even if I am going to die, I must go”, was named among the Journal of International Migration’s top 10 most-cited papers of 2024. 📄 You can read the article here: ow.ly/WLHw50YGqof Congratulations, Omar! #BSoG #research #migration

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 09/04/2026

We look forward to welcoming you to the Policy Forum, “Communicating migration in a polarised world: What works and what fails.” 💬 🗓️ 15 April, from 17:00 to 18:30 📍BSoG, Lisbon and Rome meeting rooms -1, Pleinlaan 5 👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eMGsfWiw #BSoG #migration

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 07/04/2026

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: lnkd.in/e7mPgaUa #BSoG #PhD #EU #US #China #Technology

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 03/04/2026

💼 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: ow.ly/6U6Y50YCgBL Curious about our School? ow.ly/pk0S50YCgBK #BSoG #Vacancy #EULaw

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 26/03/2026

Join us on 15 April for the policy forum “Communicating migration in a polarised world: What works and what fails.” 💬 What if the stories we tell about #migration shape public opinion far more than the facts themselves? More info: 👉 www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 25/03/2026

Within the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence #ReThinkEU – Rethinking Europe in a Changing World, the #BSoG is offering two intensive training modules for #MA and #PhD researchers, focused on both academic and policy-oriented writing. Secure your spot: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 13/03/2026

Professor @tongfi-kim.bsky.social moderated a panel of young professionals on 11 March. Speakers from the @ec.europa.eu, the EEAS, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and the European Parliament traineeship programme shared insights into career opportunities within European institutions. #BSoG

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 11/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that on 9 March 2026, @marcogiuli.bsky.social successfully defended his PhD thesis entitled “The Integration of Energy Security and Climate Objectives in Europe’s External Energy Policy.” Congrats Dr. Giuli! 👏 More: www.brussels-school.be/output/news/... #PhD #BSoG

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 03/03/2026

Congratulations to @atjmattelaer.bsky.social on his appointment as Defense Policy Director to Minister Theo Francken. Prof. Dr. Mattelaer is Associate Professor in International Security at the CSDS at the Brussels School of Governance. We wish him all the best in his new position.

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 03/03/2026

A new high-level lecture on ‘European AI governance’ took place on 26 Feb 2026. The event opened with welcome remarks by Prof. Trisha Meyer, followed by a keynote intervention from Lucilla Sioli, Director of the EU AI Office. @ec.europa.eu

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 26/02/2026

The rise of ecological litigation across Asia highlights the growing power of courts, litigants and governance frameworks in tackling environmental damage and climate challenges. ⚖️ Join us on 3 March and explore how remedies in environmental cases are evolving. www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 23/02/2026

📑 We’re delighted to share that our Postdoctoral Researcher Tom Willaert , together with Dr. Stijn Peeters, has just published their latest paper on ‘dark metrics’ and the mainstreaming of political extremism on Dutch-speaking #Telegram. Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 20/02/2026

Congratulations to Professor Trisha Meyer, Director of the Research Centre for Digitalisation, Democracy and Innovation at the Brussels School of Governance, on her election to the Executive Board of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO)! 👏 #BSoG #BrusselsSchool #EDMO

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 20/02/2026

🍃 We’re delighted to announce the launch of "Climate Politics: Can't Live With It, Can't Mitigate Without It" by Caroline Kuzemko, published by Cambridge University Press. Join us on 9 March at 12:30 at the BSoG! 🔗 Register: www.brussels-school.be/output/event... #climate #climatepolitics

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 19/02/2026

Join our next High-Level Lecture: “European AI governance: reconciling sovereignty with competitiveness?” 📅 26 Feb 2026 | 🕕 18:00–19:40 📍 VUB Campus We are pleased to welcome Lucilla Sioli, Director of the European AI Office. 🔗 Register: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 18/02/2026

We are pleased to invite you to attend the public #PhD defence of @marcogiuli.bsky.social on 9 March at 15:00 CET. His thesis is entitled The integration of energy security and #climate objectives in Europe’s external energy policy. Register: www.brussels-school.be/output/event... #EU #energypolicy

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 13/02/2026

🎓 New #PhD opportunity! The Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) at the BSoG is recruiting a PhD researcher for an FWO-funded project: “The Weaponisation of Ideas: United States–China Competition in the Symbolic Field”. Apply by 15/03/2026. 🔎 www.brussels-school.be/jobs/phd-wea...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 13/02/2026

🚨 New vacancy at the BSoG! We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (with grant) to work on a project exploring the ideational and symbolic dimensions of United States–China rivalry. 📅 Apply by 15 March 🔎 More: www.brussels-school.be/jobs/postdoc... #BSoG #BrusselsSchool #Postdoc #Vacancy

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 12/02/2026

We are pleased to share a new blog post by Dr Kata Dozsa published on the #ERC #CuriaeVirides Blog. The piece reflects on key developments and discussions surrounding last November’s Aarhus Convention. Read it here: curiaevirides.eu/2026/02/11/i... #MOP8

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 03/02/2026

The VUB & BSoG invite you to a High-Level Lecture on #Ukraine and Europe’s security future. 🇺🇦🇪🇺 Join Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov for a keynote, expert panel, and Q&A on Ukraine’s European path, the #EU’s response to Russian aggression, and Europe’s security. 👉 www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 29/01/2026

📣 Virtual book launch: A New Wave of Anti-Racism in Europe? Join BIRMM for the launch of this open-access volume on how racialized minorities are reshaping anti-racism in Europe, with contributions from leading scholars. 📅 18 Feb | 🕛 12:00–13:30 CET | Online 🔗 birmm.research.vub.be/virtual-book...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 27/01/2026

📢 Don’t miss the final conference of ReMeD – Resilient Media for Democracy in the Digital Age on 13 Feb 2026 and explore the vital relationship between #democracy, #media, and citizens in the #digital age. 🔗 More: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 26/01/2026

📣 Call for contributions | EDMO BELUX 2.0 Submit papers, panels or workshops for the EDMO BELUX 2.0 final conference on countering disinformation in Belgium & Luxembourg. 🗓️ 7–8 Sept 2026 | ⏰ Deadline: 8 March 🔗 www.brussels-school.be/output/news/...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 10/12/2025

📢 Don’t miss the eighth edition of the TDI Yearly Conference, the key annual event for the EU trade law and policy community. Happening tomorrow! 🗓️ 11 Dec 2025 | 09:30–17:15 📍 VUB Campus (on-site & online) 👉 Register: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 24/11/2025

🍃🏭 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...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 24/11/2025

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...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 13/11/2025

🎓 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

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 13/11/2025

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

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 06/11/2025

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...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 28/10/2025

🇪🇺🇬🇧 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...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 24/10/2025

📢 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

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 10/10/2025

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/...

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 22/09/2025

🌱 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

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 15/09/2025

🎓 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

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 09/09/2025

📢 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

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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 25/08/2025

🔍 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

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