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. 

What's in store?

✅ Exciting keynote by an academic expert (to be confirmed) in relation to the summer school theme

✅ Multiple thematic sessions: e.g. defining and theorising trust; trust and regulatory governance; political trust; trust and multi-level governance in the EU; trust and judicial governance; …

✅ Several renowned guest speakers will make a contribution

✅ Expert GOVTRUST lecturers including Koen Verhoest, Esther van Zimmeren, Peter Bursens, Patricia Popelier, Michel Walrave, and many more

✅ Workshops to sharpen your research methods and to discuss participants’ own research with peers and academic experts

✅ Social activities that allow you to experience the summer vibes and aesthetic of Antwerp, named the no. 1 most exciting city to visit in 2024 by The Times

Find out more!

The GOVTRUST Summer School 2026 is co-organised by the STRATEGO Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union).