STRATEGO Opening Lecture with Kurt Vandenberghe (DG CLIMA)
Thursday 2 May 2024, 16:30 - 19:30h (CET) | In-person event in Antwerp
The recently launched STRATEGO Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (University of Antwerp) organises its opening lecture with a keynote by Kurt Vandenberghe (DG CLIMA) on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, 16:30 - 19:30h.
Under the banner of "Sustainability, Trust, and European Multilevel Governance", the STRATEGO Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence serves as a cornerstone for academic dialogue and collaboration in the realm of European studies at the University of Antwerp. The events starts of with an introduction to STRATEGO and its core focus "Sustainability, Trust and European Multilevel Governance". We are honoured to have Mr. Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General of DG CLIMA (European Commission), as our keynote speaker. Mr. Vandenberghe will share his insights on the "Prospects and Challenges for the European Green Deal after the 2024 EP elections".To conclude our event, we invite you to join us for a reception generously hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the FSW Lecture series.
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Book launch "Collaborating for Digital Transformation"
3 June 2024, 12:00 - 13:00h (online)
We are happy to invite you to the virtual launch of "Collaborating for Digital Transformation: How Internal and External Collaboration Can Contribute to Innovate Public Service Delivery", a cutting-edge (freely accessible!) book that delves into the crucial role of collaboration in shaping innovative public service delivery in the digital era.
Hosted by the GOVTRUST Centre of Excellence at the University of Antwerp and the Centre for Digital Governance at the Hertie School, dr. Jessica Breaugh, Prof. Koen Verhoest and dr. Chesney Callens will commence the event by highlighting key insights for government practitioners found in the book. Following this presentation, join in for a dynamic discussion between Siim Sikkut (Digital Nation and former Estonian government CIO) and Prof. Erik Hans Klijn. Prof. Gerhard Hammerschmid and Prof. Lise Hellebø Rykkja will moderate the event.
Save the date for Monday June 3rd, and join us online from 12:00 to 13:00h (CET). The event is not only informative but also free of charge - just be sure to register in advance here.
For those interested in delving deeper into the book, you can freely access it here, where you also have the option to purchase the paper format if preferred.
We look forward to your virtual presence at the event!
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GOVTRUST Summer School: A Multi-Level Perspective on Trust and Public Governance for Societal Transitions
19 - 23 August 2024 | In-person course in Antwerp
Master the ins and outs of trust and public governance from a multi-level perspective, while considering the context of grand societal challenges. Drawing on high-level scientific expertise from multiple disciplines (incl. political science, communication science, law, behavioural economics and public administration), you gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics, causes and effects of trust in and between societal actors in multi-level public governance for societal transitions.
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Past activities
Please find an overview of our past activities here.