Events
Tuesday June 02, 2009
Start: 2 Jun 2009 17:00
End: 2 Jun 2009 19:30
Methodological lecture by Prof. Kris Deschouwer on Comparative Analysis. For a list of the methodolocial lectures, click here.
Tuesday June 09, 2009
Start: 9 Jun 2009 14:00
End: 9 Jun 2009 16:00
The Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (IES) and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) together with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) kindly invite you to the Environmental Policy Forum:
"Regulating Chemicals – Californian Green Chemistry and European REACH".
This event will take place
on Tuesday, 9 June, 12:00-14:00
at the IES, Pleinlaan 15, 5th floor, 1050 Brussels.
California is in the process of drafting new ‘green chemistry’ regulation. The EU is about to implement its REACH Regulation. Both jurisdictions are at the leading edge of regulating the management of chemical substances for the protection of human health and the environment, and to foster innovation.
"Regulating Chemicals – Californian Green Chemistry and European REACH".
This event will take place
on Tuesday, 9 June, 12:00-14:00
at the IES, Pleinlaan 15, 5th floor, 1050 Brussels.
California is in the process of drafting new ‘green chemistry’ regulation. The EU is about to implement its REACH Regulation. Both jurisdictions are at the leading edge of regulating the management of chemical substances for the protection of human health and the environment, and to foster innovation.
Monday June 15, 2009
Start: 15 Jun 2009 14:00
End: 15 Jun 2009 16:00
The Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (IES) and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) kindly invite you to the Environmental Policy Forum:
"Prospects for an Environmental Tax Reform"
This event will take place
on Tuesday, 9 June, 12:00-14:00
at the IES, Pleinlaan 15, 5th floor, 1050 Brussels.
David Gee, Senior Adviser at the European Environment Agency (EEA)
will present the EEA’s work on environmental tax reform (ETR), introducing the rationale behind ETR, portraying lessons from successful case examples and exploring routes for future further implementation, taking into account opportunities and threats related to the current financial crisis.
"Prospects for an Environmental Tax Reform"
This event will take place
on Tuesday, 9 June, 12:00-14:00
at the IES, Pleinlaan 15, 5th floor, 1050 Brussels.
David Gee, Senior Adviser at the European Environment Agency (EEA)
will present the EEA’s work on environmental tax reform (ETR), introducing the rationale behind ETR, portraying lessons from successful case examples and exploring routes for future further implementation, taking into account opportunities and threats related to the current financial crisis.
Tuesday July 07, 2009
Start: 7 Jul 2009 17:00
End: 7 Jul 2009 19:00
Online Research Techniques
Tuesday September 08, 2009
Start: 8 Sep 2009 17:00
End: 8 Sep 2009 19:00
Presented by Jo Buelens
Location:
Rome Conference Room
Institute for European Studies
Pleinlaan 15 - 5th floor
1050 Brussel
Location:
Rome Conference Room
Institute for European Studies
Pleinlaan 15 - 5th floor
1050 Brussel
Wednesday September 23, 2009
Start: 23 Sep 2009 20:00
End: 23 Sep 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Wednesday September 30, 2009
Start: 30 Sep 2009 20:00
End: 30 Sep 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Tuesday October 06, 2009
Start: 6 Oct 2009 18:00
End: 6 Oct 2009 19:30
Presented by Tom Casiers
Location:
Rome Conference Room
Institute for European Studies
Pleinlaan 15 - 5th floor
1050 Brussel
Location:
Rome Conference Room
Institute for European Studies
Pleinlaan 15 - 5th floor
1050 Brussel
Wednesday October 07, 2009
Start: 7 Oct 2009 20:00
End: 7 Oct 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Thursday October 08, 2009
Start: 8 Oct 2009 14:00
End: 8 Oct 2009 16:00
On the occasion of the entry into force of the Kiev Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (PRTR) to the Aarhus Convention, the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) and the Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (IES) kindly invite you to their next Environmental Policy Forum on
"Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers:
the Kiev Protocol and its implementation by the EU"
The Kiev Protocol and its importance for environmental policy in Europe will be introduced by Mr Michel Amand from the Direction de la Coordination et de la Concertation , Direction générale Agriculture, Environnement et Ressources naturelles, Service public de Wallonie, and Chairman of Working Group on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers of the Meeting of the Parties to the Aarhus Convention. The respondent will be Mrs Dania Cristofaro, Industrial Emissions & Protection of the Ozone Layer Unit, DG Environment, European Commission, who will comment on the measures taken by the EU pursuant to the Protocol.
Monday October 12, 2009
Start: 12 Oct 2009 02:00
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Intensive seminar on EU institutions and policy process |
- A 3-day intensive program designed for professionals seeking an advanced understanding of the EU institutions and decision-making
- A balanced approach, where theory and practice complement each other to facilitate the learning experience
- Mix of face-to-face and online training
- In-depth analysis of each institution, with special focus on its functioning and role within the EU structure
- A detailed insight into the various types of decision-making methods, according to the field of EU action
- A hands-on guide to various types of EU information sources, complemented by a computer-based exercise aimed at retrieving information on the EU
- 6 months subscription to E-modules, the E-learning tool on European Studies developed by the IES: www.emodules.be/demo
The fee for the seminar is €720. The fee comprises: course materials, access to the E-modules lunches and refreshments at the IES. Reduced fees are available for participants from NGO's and students.
At the end of the seminar, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Upcoming dates:
October 2009, 12-14
December 2009, 7-9
February 2010, 22-24
October 2009, 12-14
December 2009, 7-9
February 2010, 22-24
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Programme |
DAY 1
09:30 - 11:00 Refresher: history and institutional structure of the EU
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:30 The Community Method
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:30 How does the European Commission work?
From policy preparation to implementation and enforcement
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45- 17:30 How does the European Parliament work?
Powers, structures and functioning
DAY 2
09:30-10:45 How does the Council work?
Functioning of the Council of Ministers and European Council
10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00- 13:00 Inter-institutional decision-making procedures
13:00-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-15:30 Decision-making in second pillar issues
European Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
15:30-15:45 Coffee Break
15:45-17:30 Decision-making in third pillar issues
Justice, Freedom and Security
DAY 3
09:30- 10:30 Interest representation and lobbying
10:30- 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45- 12:00 Transparency and access to documents
12:00- 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00- 15:00 European information sources
Including document trail exercise
15:00- 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30- 17:00 Seminar wrap-up and conclusions
Future challenges for the EU
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General information |
For more information on this customized training, please contact the IES E-Learning and Training Team at: info@emodules.be
To register, please click here
Bank Details:
Account number : 001-3881979-18
Name : Institute for European Studies
Reference : data of the seminar/training. (obligatory so that your payment does not get lost)
Tuesday October 13, 2009
|
Intensive seminar on EU institutions and policy process |
- A 3-day intensive program designed for professionals seeking an advanced understanding of the EU institutions and decision-making
- A balanced approach, where theory and practice complement each other to facilitate the learning experience
- Mix of face-to-face and online training
- In-depth analysis of each institution, with special focus on its functioning and role within the EU structure
- A detailed insight into the various types of decision-making methods, according to the field of EU action
- A hands-on guide to various types of EU information sources, complemented by a computer-based exercise aimed at retrieving information on the EU
- 6 months subscription to E-modules, the E-learning tool on European Studies developed by the IES: www.emodules.be/demo
The fee for the seminar is €720. The fee comprises: course materials, access to the E-modules lunches and refreshments at the IES. Reduced fees are available for participants from NGO's and students.
At the end of the seminar, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Upcoming dates:
October 2009, 12-14
December 2009, 7-9
February 2010, 22-24
October 2009, 12-14
December 2009, 7-9
February 2010, 22-24
|
Programme |
DAY 1
09:30 - 11:00 Refresher: history and institutional structure of the EU
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:30 The Community Method
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:30 How does the European Commission work?
From policy preparation to implementation and enforcement
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45- 17:30 How does the European Parliament work?
Powers, structures and functioning
DAY 2
09:30-10:45 How does the Council work?
Functioning of the Council of Ministers and European Council
10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00- 13:00 Inter-institutional decision-making procedures
13:00-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-15:30 Decision-making in second pillar issues
European Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
15:30-15:45 Coffee Break
15:45-17:30 Decision-making in third pillar issues
Justice, Freedom and Security
DAY 3
09:30- 10:30 Interest representation and lobbying
10:30- 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45- 12:00 Transparency and access to documents
12:00- 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00- 15:00 European information sources
Including document trail exercise
15:00- 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30- 17:00 Seminar wrap-up and conclusions
Future challenges for the EU
|
General information |
For more information on this customized training, please contact the IES E-Learning and Training Team at: info@emodules.be
To register, please click here
Bank Details:
Account number : 001-3881979-18
Name : Institute for European Studies
Reference : data of the seminar/training. (obligatory so that your payment does not get lost)
Wednesday October 14, 2009
Start: 12 Oct 2009 02:00
End: 14 Oct 2009 02:00
|
Intensive seminar on EU institutions and policy process |
- A 3-day intensive program designed for professionals seeking an advanced understanding of the EU institutions and decision-making
- A balanced approach, where theory and practice complement each other to facilitate the learning experience
- Mix of face-to-face and online training
- In-depth analysis of each institution, with special focus on its functioning and role within the EU structure
- A detailed insight into the various types of decision-making methods, according to the field of EU action
- A hands-on guide to various types of EU information sources, complemented by a computer-based exercise aimed at retrieving information on the EU
- 6 months subscription to E-modules, the E-learning tool on European Studies developed by the IES: www.emodules.be/demo
The fee for the seminar is €720. The fee comprises: course materials, access to the E-modules lunches and refreshments at the IES. Reduced fees are available for participants from NGO's and students.
At the end of the seminar, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Upcoming dates:
October 2009, 12-14
December 2009, 7-9
February 2010, 22-24
October 2009, 12-14
December 2009, 7-9
February 2010, 22-24
|
Programme |
DAY 1
09:30 - 11:00 Refresher: history and institutional structure of the EU
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:30 The Community Method
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:30 How does the European Commission work?
From policy preparation to implementation and enforcement
15:30-15:45 Coffee break
15:45- 17:30 How does the European Parliament work?
Powers, structures and functioning
DAY 2
09:30-10:45 How does the Council work?
Functioning of the Council of Ministers and European Council
10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00- 13:00 Inter-institutional decision-making procedures
13:00-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-15:30 Decision-making in second pillar issues
European Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
15:30-15:45 Coffee Break
15:45-17:30 Decision-making in third pillar issues
Justice, Freedom and Security
DAY 3
09:30- 10:30 Interest representation and lobbying
10:30- 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45- 12:00 Transparency and access to documents
12:00- 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00- 15:00 European information sources
Including document trail exercise
15:00- 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30- 17:00 Seminar wrap-up and conclusions
Future challenges for the EU
|
General information |
For more information on this customized training, please contact the IES E-Learning and Training Team at: info@emodules.be
To register, please click here
Bank Details:
Account number : 001-3881979-18
Name : Institute for European Studies
Reference : data of the seminar/training. (obligatory so that your payment does not get lost)
Start: 14 Oct 2009 20:00
End: 14 Oct 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Monday October 19, 2009
Start: 19 Oct 2009 11:00
End: 19 Oct 2009 20:00
The IES and Euridit - European Institute for Development and In-Service Training - jointly organise two courses:
For more information and the detailed programme: http://www.euridit.org/events.html
- Developing European Competence for Regional Civil Servants and Managers
- Developing successful projects under the Seventh Research Framework Programme
For more information and the detailed programme: http://www.euridit.org/events.html
Wednesday October 21, 2009
Start: 21 Oct 2009 20:00
End: 21 Oct 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Friday October 23, 2009
Start: 23 Oct 2009 11:00
End: 23 Oct 2009 15:00
The IES and IBBT-SMIT organised a half-day expert workshop,
"Strengthening the European Information Society". The event took place on Friday 23 October (from 09:00 - 13:00) on the occasion of the launch of the edited collection Rethinking European Media and Communications Policy. The workshop focused on the role of the consumer, as it took four topical consumer-related angles from the main themes of the book.
[click here] for more information about the book or [click here] to download the powerpoint presentations.
Wednesday October 28, 2009
Start: 28 Oct 2009 20:00
End: 28 Oct 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Thursday October 29, 2009
Start: 29 Oct 2009 15:00
End: 29 Oct 2009 16:00
The Institute for European Studies (IES) is proud to welcome Dr. Jamie Shea
who will give a series of six lectures, each dealing with a specific
challenge and what NATO and the international community need to do to
meet that challenge successfully.Dr. Jamie Shea received worldwide attention during the 1999 Kosovo war when he served as the spokesperson for Nato. He is now the Director of Policy Planning in the Private Office of the Secretary General at NATO Headquarters.
Wednesday November 04, 2009
Start: 4 Nov 2009 20:00
End: 4 Nov 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Start: 18 Nov 2009 11:00
End: 18 Nov 2009 20:00
PROGRAMME:
09.00 - 10.20 The Europeanization of Migration Policies and Immigrant Integration
(Ilke Adam, Hannelore Goeman, Institute for European Studies)
10.30 - 11.40 Activities of the European Commission in the Field of Migration
(Sandra Pratt, formerly European Commission)
09.00 - 10.20 The Europeanization of Migration Policies and Immigrant Integration
(Ilke Adam, Hannelore Goeman, Institute for European Studies)
10.30 - 11.40 Activities of the European Commission in the Field of Migration
(Sandra Pratt, formerly European Commission)
Start: 18 Nov 2009 20:00
End: 18 Nov 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: programme to be confirmed
Wednesday November 25, 2009
Start: 25 Nov 2009 20:00
End: 25 Nov 2009 22:00
Autumn lecture series: program to be confirmed
Thursday November 26, 2009
Start: 26 Nov 2009 15:00
End: 26 Nov 2009 16:00
The Institute for European Studies (IES) is proud to welcome Dr. Jamie Shea
who will give a series of six lectures, each dealing with a specific
challenge and what NATO and the international community need to do to
meet that challenge successfully.Dr. Jamie Shea received worldwide attention during the 1999 Kosovo war when he served as the spokesperson for Nato. He is now the Director of Policy Planning in the Private Office of the Secretary General at NATO Headquarters.
IES is a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the 