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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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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 1d
We’re proud to share that researchers from the Brussels School of Governance’s Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) have been recognised among the 2025 #EUInfluencer Awards by ZN Consulting!
Congratulations to our colleagues! 👏
#BSoG #CSDS
More info: znconsulting.com/articles/eui...
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 16d
🌱 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 · 20d
🔍 Researchers from BSoG's Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy led a landmark study on how Belgium’s industry can cut CO₂ emissions by 2040–2050. Analysing 90 technologies, the report shows that a carbon-neutral industry is within reach:

#BSoG #VUB #research #decarbonisation #Belgium
BSoG researchers release landmark report on deep industrial emission reductions in Belgium
On 18 September 2025, BSoG-VUB researchers Tomas Wyns, Stijn Van der Perre and Gauri Khandekar presented the DEEPIN - Deep Industrial Emission Reductions for Belgium Report.
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 23d
🎓 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 · 27d
💼 Work with us!

Our BA in International and European Law is welcoming applications for the following position:

Adjunct Professor - Business Law (BA Course)

⏳ Apply by 6 October: www.brussels-school.be/jobs/adjunct...

Curious about our School? ow.ly/YyM050WUYRg

#BSoG #vacancy #businesslaw
Adjunct Professor: Business Law (BA Course)
The Brussels School of Governance invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor for the Spring Semester, beginning (at the end of) January 2026.
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · 29d
📢 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 · 29d
💼 New vacancy alert!

The Brussels School of Governance is looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a grant as part of the research project CODE.

👇 Find out more and apply by 31 October:

#BSoG #vacancy #PostdoctoralResearch #CODE
Postdoctoral Fellowship "Geopolitics and Technology in the 21st Century"
The Brussels School of Governance invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship: "Geopolitics and Technology in the 21st Century"
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Sep 8
Don't miss @ntjahj.bsky.social's PhD defence on the topic: "Meaningful participation in global and regional multistakeholder institutions: The case of the Internet Governance Forum".
🗓️ 12/9-15:00
📍VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, or online
👇 Register below

#BSoG #UNU-CRIS #PhD #internetgovernance
Public PhD defence of Nadia Tjahja: Meaningful participation in global and regional multistakeholder institutions: The case of the Internet Governance Forum
The BSoG invites you to attend the public PhD defence of Nadia Tjahja
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Sep 5
🇪🇺 Is the EU delivering on its promise of environmental democracy?

With the 2025 Meeting of the Parties nearing, this free workshop will assess the EU’s record under the Aarhus Convention: access to information, public participation & justice.

🗓️ 24 Sep
📍Brussels & Online
✍️ Register before 12 Sep 👇
The EU and the Aarhus Convention – taking stock of the Union’s progress towards Environmental Democracy
Join experts to assess the EU's role in the Aarhus Convention and the future of environmental democracy. Free workshop, in Brussels or online.
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Sep 2
🔍 Research news!

We are delighted to announce the publication of "Europe and its Others", the latest work by Iva Dodevska, postdoctoral researcher at BSoG-VUB/BIRMM. 📖✨

Congratulations, Iva!
Europe and its Others
Dodevska, I. (2025). Europe and its Others. In IMISCOE research series. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-97981-1
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 29
Join Prof. Trisha Meyer in this @disinfo.eu webinar as she presents findings from the #EDMO report on VLOPSE compliance with the Code of Conduct on Disinformation.

🗓️ 11 September, 14:30 – 15:30 CEST
👇 Register below!

#disinformation #socialmediaplatforms
EU DisinfoLab - 11 September: The EU Code of Practice on disinformation: evaluating VLOPSE compliance and effectiveness
This webinar explores the EDMO report on how major platforms like Meta, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok are meeting (or not) their commitments to combat disinformation under the updated Code of Practice...
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 28
🌱 Curious about the @greendealnet.eu latest #ResearchHighlights?

Discover below a policy-focused overview of academic insights on the EU's transition to climate neutrality and sustainability!

👇
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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · Aug 28
⚡What’s new in climate governance research?

Read our 6th edition of the #ResearchHighlights: a curated overview of policy-relevant academic insights on how the EU is governing its transition to climate neutrality & sustainability

Full edition 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res...
Key takeaways 👇
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 25
🔍 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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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 21
🎥 Don't miss out on BSoG Dean Florian Trauner latest interview on Spotlight Brussels!

#BSoG #migration #Europe
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Florian Trauner @ftrauner.bsky.social · Aug 21
Happy to have engaged with the 'Foundation for Family Businesses and Politics' on the subject of migration, skills shortages and Europe's strive to attract talent.
#SkillsShortage #EuropeanTalent #FamilyBusinesses

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Spotlight Brussels with Prof. Florian Trauner: How Can Europe Attract Top Talent?
YouTube video by Stiftung Familienunternehmen und Politik
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 20
"Voices unmuted: Youth shaping the future of internet governance"

Register for this BIG IDEAS dialogue, where @ntjahj.bsky.social will join UNU Senior Vice-Rector Prof. Sawako Shirahase to discuss the dynamic role of youth in Internet governance.

💻 Online
⏰ 11:00 CEST | 18:00 JST
🗓️ 21 August
Voices Unmuted: Youth Shaping the Future of Internet Governance
ONLINE: On 21 August 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Nadia Tjahja, PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 18
💼 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
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 18
🔍 Research news!

Read below the latest publication of BSoG's academic and researcher, Max Nagel, on migration between EU member states, particularly from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE):

#BSoG #research #EUmigration
Core-Periphery Inequalities in Liberal Migration Regimes: A Comparative Political Economy Approach
Nagel, M. (2025). Core-Periphery Inequalities in Liberal Migration Regimes: A Comparative Political Economy Approach. Population, Space and Place, 31(6), e70079.
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 13
Join us for this workshop where academics, policymakers and stakeholders will explore these important questions concerning the ongoing trajectory of the Convention.

Register here: www.greendealnet.eu/index.php/Th...
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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · Aug 13
🇪🇺 Is the EU delivering on its promise of environmental democracy?

With the 2025 Meeting of the Parties nearing, this free workshop will assess the EU’s record under the Aarhus Convention: access to information, public participation & justice.

🗓️ 24 Sep
📍Brussels & Online
✍️ Register before 12 Sep
👇
The EU and the Aarhus Convention – taking stock of the Union’s progress towards Environmental Democracy | GreenDeal-NET
Join experts to assess the EU's role in the Aarhus Convention and the future of environmental democracy. Free workshop, in Brussels or online.
www.greendealnet.eu
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 11
The Brussels School of Governance supports the call made by all Belgian rectors on the situation in Gaza: vlir.be/nieuws/oproe...
Oproep aan de Belgische regering aangaande het drama in Gaza - Vlir
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 8
🔍 Research news!

In his latest publication, @caentrena.bsky.social explores how TikTok's interface design influences users' consumptive curation affordances:
Watch, Scroll, Repeat: How Interface Design Shapes Consumptive Curation Affordances on TikTok
Entrena-Serrano, C. (2025). Watch, Scroll, Repeat: How Interface Design Shapes Consumptive Curation Affordances on TikTok. Social Media + Society, 11(3).
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 7
🌱 Want to know how trade partners and the EU engage under Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapters? Read one of the latest journal articles from our researchers at the @greendealnet.eu

#EU #TSD #EuropeanPolicy
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GreenDeal-NET @greendealnet.eu · Aug 6
🔄 What if we reversed the gaze in EU trade policy?

@carolinebertram.bsky.social & Simon Happersberger explore how the EU’s trade partners perceive and engage with TSD chapters, challenging the EU-centred lens.

60 interviews reveal diverging views on implementation, governance, agency, and more 👇
Reversing the Gaze in EU Trade Policy: Communities, Hierarchies and Agency under Trade and Sustainable Development Chapters | GreenDeal-NET
Explore how EU trade partners assert agency under Trade and Sustainable Development chapters, challenging dominant EU-led governance narratives.
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 7
Work with us! 📢

Our BA in Global Business & Entrepreneurship invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor for the course Strategic Management (Spring Semester).

Interested? Apply by 24 August at the link below!

#BSoG #Vacancy #GlobalBusiness #Entrepreneurship #StrategicManagement
Adjunct Professor: Strategic Management (BA Course)
The Brussels School of Governance invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor for the Spring Semester, beginning (at the end of) January 2026.
www.brussels-school.be
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Aug 6
💼 New job alert

Our BA in Global Business & Entrepreneurship invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor for the course Project Management (Spring Semester).

👉Apply here: www.brussels-school.be/jobs/adjunct...

#BSoG #Vacancy #GlobalBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ProjectManagement
Adjunct Professor: Project Management (BA Course)
The Brussels School of Governance invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor for the Spring Semester, beginning (at the end of) January 2026.
www.brussels-school.be
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Jul 14
🌱 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).
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Brussels School of Governance @bsog.be · Jul 9
🌎🫂 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