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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).

🔍 Research news!

In his latest publication, @caentrena.bsky.social explores how TikTok's interface design influences users' consumptive curation affordances:

🌱 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

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.

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: 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.

💼 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

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).

🌱 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

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

🌎🫂 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

S.HI.E.L.D. vs Disinfo launches Educators E-toolkit The Erasmus_KA2 project S.HI.E.L.D. vs Disinfo is pleased to present the Educators E-toolkit

The Erasmus+KA2 project S.HI.E.L.D. vs Disinfo presents the Educators E-toolkit, designed to assist teachers in developing curricula that enhance students’ media literacy and critical thinking skills.
👉Discover more: ow.ly/3vlP50WluT1

#BSoG #Research #MediaLiteracy #CombattingDisinformation

📢 Publication alert! A new co-authored article by our Postdoctoral researcher, Tom Willaert, and Marc Tuters.

👉 "From denazification to the Golden Billion: an inductive analysis of the Kremlin's weaponisation of digital diplomacy on Telegram" is available here: ow.ly/R0QC50WkU2y

#BSoG #Research

Join us for a timely public panel hosted by the Jean Monnet Summer School on EU Policy Making on the present and future of EU–US relations. 🗓 30 June 🕒 15:30–16:45 CET 📍 VUB Etterbeek Campus, Building I, Auditorium I.0.01, Brussels Hear insights from key experts in academia & policymaking: Frank Hoffmeister, #EEAS Alexander Mattelaer, #VUB Krisztián Mészáros, #NATO Elie Perot, #BSoG 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecf_vJYY #BSoG #TransatlanticRelations #EUPolicy #PublicPanel

Join us for a public panel by the Jean Monnet Summer School on the future of EU–US relations.

🗓 30/6
🕒 15:30–16:45 CET
📍 VUB Campus Etterbeek, Auditorium I.0.01

👉 Register: ow.ly/k1m750WfohV

#BSoG #TransatlanticRelations

We cordially invite you to Giuseppe Luca Polizzi's public PhD defence: "Operationalising EU Science Diplomacy in The Middle East". 🗓️ 1 July at 14:00 (CET) 📍VUB Campus, Auditorium I.2.01, 1050 Brussels, and online 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/gl4P50Wbqmy #BSoG #PhD #research #EUDiplomacy #MiddleEast

We cordially invite you to Giuseppe Luca Polizzi's public PhD defence: "Operationalising EU Science Diplomacy in The Middle East".

🗓️ 1 July at 14:00 (CET)
📍VUB Campus, Auditorium I.2.01, 1050 Brussels, and online
🔗 Register here: ow.ly/gl4P50Wbqmy

#BSoG #PhD #research #EUDiplomacy #MiddleEast

Student Research Assistant on Business and Human Rights The BSoG is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to support research and administrative tasks in the field of Business and Human Rights in Belgium.

📢 We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to support research and administrative tasks in the field of Business and Human Rights in Belgium.

🔎 Find out more: ow.ly/F6sB50Wc7EZ
⏳ Apply until 1/7

#BSoG #VUB #Vacancy #ResearchAssistant #Brussels

🌱 🌐 One day to go for the GreenDeal-NET Conference!

Online spots are still available: www.brussels-school.be/output/event...

🎓 We are pleased to announce that on 16 June 2025, Folashade Ajayi successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled "Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany". The BSoG would like to congratulate Dr. Ajayi on this wonderful achievement! 👏 #PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #BlackActivism

🎓👏 We are thrilled to share that on 16 June 2025, Folashade Ajayi successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled "Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany".

The BSoG would like to congratulate Dr. Ajayi on this wonderful achievement!

#PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #BlackActivism

PhD on Digital Sovereignty Claims The Brussels School of Governance, Department Instituut voor Europese Studies, is looking for a PhD-student with a doctoral grant as part of the research project DSNS-ACT.

New job offer❗

The BSoG is looking for a PhD researcher with a doctoral grant as part of the research project DSNS-ACT.

Is this the job you've been looking for?

⏳Apply by 20 July
👉Discover more here: www.brussels-school.be/jobs/phd-dig...

#BSoG #VUB #PhD #Research #DigitalSovereignty

Vacancy Alert: Application deadline 20 June ⏳ The EDGE team at VUB is hiring 2 postdoctoral researchers to rethink democracy in Europe, focusing on sustainability, representation, and equality. 📍Brussels-based 🗓️ Start in Sept/Oct 2025 👉 Apply here: lnkd.in/dciv95Eh #Vacancy #Postdoc #Research

Vacancy Alert: Application deadline 20 June ⏳
The EDGE team at VUB is hiring 2 postdoctoral researchers to rethink democracy in Europe, focusing on sustainability, representation, and equality.
📍Brussels-based
🗓️ Start in Sept/Oct 2025
👉 Apply here: lnkd.in/dciv95Eh

#Vacancy #Postdoc #Research

Don't miss Folashade Ajayi's public PhD defence, where she will present her research: “Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany." 🗓️ 16 June at 15:00 (CET) 📍 VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, 1050 Brussels 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/FRtO50W5lVP #BSoG #PhD #research #BlackActivism

Don't miss Folashade Ajayi's public PhD defence, where she will present her research: “Between making sense of and sensing Black activism in Germany."

🗓️ 16 June at 15:00 (CET)
📍 VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, 1050 Brussels
👉 Register: ow.ly/FRtO50W5lVP

#BSoG #PhD #research #BlackActivism

🌱 The GreenDeal-NET Conference on EU Climate & Sustainability Governance on 19 June is just around the corner!
👉 Register here: events.vub.be/greendeal-ne...

🎓 On 2 June, Elie Perot successfully defended his PhD thesis, "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence." The BSoG congratulates Dr. Perot on this wonderful achievement! 👏 #PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #Security #Defence

🎓 On 2 June, Elie Perot successfully defended his PhD thesis, "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence."

The BSoG congratulates Dr. Perot on this wonderful achievement! 👏

#PhD #BSoG #VUB #research #Security #Defence

Join us for Elie Perot's public PhD defence on 2 June at 15:00 (CET). He will discuss the timely topic "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence." 📍VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, or online 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/uA7450VYH8f #BSoG #VUB #PhD #Security #Defence

Join us for Elie Perot's PhD defence, where he will discuss the timely topic "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence."

🗓️ 2/6 at 15:00 (CET)
📍VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, or online
👉 Register: ow.ly/uA7450VYH8f

#BSoG #VUB #PhD

Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: https://ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 — and we look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the #EUIA25 Conference!

We hope you found the sessions enriching and inspiring. The keynote speech of Commissioner Kos is available here: ow.ly/r7p050VXzIf

Keep the conversation going using #EUIA25 —We look forward to welcoming you back at our next edition!

A new @greendealnet.eu event is approaching! Join the conversation here:

👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25! From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections. #EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick. We are ready for Day 2!

👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25! From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections. #EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick. We are ready for Day 2!

👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25! From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections. #EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick. We are ready for Day 2!

👥 🤝 What a fantastic atmosphere at #EUIA25!

From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway conversations, this event isn’t just about ideas — it’s about connections.

#EUIA25 is organised by the BSoG, UNU-CRIS, IEE-ULB, EGMONT and PAIS at the University of Warwick.

We are ready for Day 2!

Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days. Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation!

Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days. Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation!

Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference! We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days. Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation!

Welcome to the European Union in International Affairs Conference!

We’re excited to have you with us for the next three days.

Let’s make this a vibrant and interactive event — tag us and use hashtag#EUIA25 to join the conversation!

From tomorrow until this Friday, join us in Brussels for hashtag#European Union in International Affairs IX – "Europe in a Fragmenting World". #EUIA25 is organised by Brussels School of Governance (BSoG), EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations Institute for European Studies, ULB (IEE-ULB), United Nations University - CRIS, and PAIS at the University of Warwick. 🌐 Final programme: https://lnkd.in/et-5t5rH

From tomorrow until this Friday, join us in Brussels for hashtag#European Union in International Affairs IX – "Europe in a Fragmenting World". #EUIA25 is organised by Brussels School of Governance (BSoG), EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations Institute for European Studies, ULB (IEE-ULB), United Nations University - CRIS, and PAIS at the University of Warwick. 🌐 Final programme: https://lnkd.in/et-5t5rH

From tomorrow until this Friday, join us in Brussels for hashtag#European Union in International Affairs IX – "Europe in a Fragmenting World". #EUIA25 is organised by Brussels School of Governance (BSoG), EGMONT - Royal Institute for International Relations Institute for European Studies, ULB (IEE-ULB), United Nations University - CRIS, and PAIS at the University of Warwick. 🌐 Final programme: https://lnkd.in/et-5t5rH

From tomorrow until Friday, join us in Brussels for #European Union in International Affairs IX – "Europe in a Fragmenting World". #EUIA25 is organised by BSoG, @egmontinstitute.bsky.social, IEE-ULB, United Nations University-CRIS, and PAIS at the University of Warwick.

Programme: lnkd.in/et-5t5rH

Just a few more days until the ninth edition of the European Union in International Affairs Conference! Contribute to the discussion. Share your knowledge. Broaden your understanding. 📝 #EUIA25 Theme: "Europe in a Fragmenting World" ⏰ When? 21–23 May in Brussels 🌐 More info: https://www.euia.eu

Just a few more days until the ninth edition of the European Union in International Affairs Conference!

Contribute to the discussion. Share your knowledge. Broaden your understanding.

📝 #EUIA25 Theme: "Europe in a Fragmenting World"
⏰ When? 21–23 May in Brussels
🌐 More info: www.euia.eu

"How Green is your deal?" – the latest episode of the @greendealnet.eu podcast is now live!

🎧 here: www.brussels-school.be/output/in-th...

EUIA Conference 2025: only one week left to secure your spot! 💰 Registration fee: €90 per day, or €195 for the full three-day conference ⏰ Registration deadline: 13 May at 23:59 CET 👉 Programme: https://lnkd.in/et-5t5rH 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/egzxKmCx

EUIA Conference 2025: only one week left to secure your spot!

💰 Registration fee: €90 per day, or €195 for the full three-day conference
⏰ Registration deadline: 13 May at 23:59 CET

👉 Programme: lnkd.in/et-5t5rH
👉 Register here: lnkd.in/egzxKmCx

📢 New vacancy! The Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy (C3E) of the Brussels School of Governance is looking for a PhD-student with a doctoral grant. ⏳ Apply by 25 May 🔗 Discover more: https://ow.ly/fby550VLMjv #BSoG #PhD #vacancy #EUGovernance #Environment #Economy

📢 New vacancy!

The Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy (C3E) of the Brussels School of Governance is looking for a PhD-student with a doctoral grant.

⏳ Apply by 25 May
🔗 Discover more: ow.ly/fby550VLMjv

#BSoG #PhD #vacancy #EUGovernance #Environment #Economy

Geopolitics in the stranglehold of technological competition | ERC inaugural lecture | 12 May 2025 Join us for an exclusive inaugural lecture with Professor Calcara. He will guide you through the main building blocks of the CODE project.

We are thrilled to share that @acalcara.bsky.social will deliver the ERC Inaugural Lecture "How can Europe navigate the US-China tech rivalry to safeguard its strategic autonomy?".

🗓️ 12 May
⏰ 17:00-19:00
📍 U-Residence, VUB

👉 Register here (spots are limited!): ow.ly/Jng050VL8Mj

On Wednesday 30 April, VUBMUN organises a panel debate in Dutch about the ethical aspects of Belgium’s defence investments. BSoG Professor Luk Van Langenhove is one of the panellists. The debate which takes place on VUB campus starts at 19:00 and is followed by a reception. 👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/JrRM50VIE73

On 30 April, VUBMUN organises a panel debate in Dutch about the ethical aspects of Belgium’s defence investments. BSoG Professor Luk Van Langenhove is one of the panellists.

The debate on the VUB campus starts at 19:00 and is followed by a reception.

👉 Register here: ow.ly/JrRM50VIE73