News & Events

‘Balkan beyond Borders’ short film contest

Young film producers interested in creatively expressing their ideas on regional cooperation in Southeast Europe are invited to participate in a short film contest ‘Balkan beyond Borders’. The winner of the competition will gain a price and will be invited to the final event in Belgrade on the 13 March 2010. The deadline for submissions is 1 March 2010.
The project is part of the Leadership Development Programme organised jointly by the Development Office of the College of Europe, the European Fund for the Balkans and the Transfuse Association.
More information (01/02/2010)

Vacancies at the Development Office

The Development Office is looking for a Project Manager and two Interns to support the EU affairs team. The deadline for applications is 26 February 2010.
More information (01/02/2010)

Introductory Seminar on International Humanitarian Law

The Development Office in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organises a 2,5-day seminar for students. The course will take place in Bruges and is open to College of Europe and other students currently attending a postgraduate programme in European Law/Politics in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Interested students are invited to register by 9 February 2010 on the ICRC website. (15/01/2010)

Seminar on EU Terminology

English teachers of the European Studies Institute at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) are invited to an in-depth linguistic and terminology training on the EU. The programme includes a visit to the EU interpretation office at the European Commission in Brussels. (14/01/2010)

Launch of the 2010 Training Programme on EU Affairs

Our 2010 professional training courses on EU affairs are now open for registration. Special discounts are available for early birds, groups of participants and College of Europe alumni.
More information. (04/01/2010)

Advanced Training Programme: ‘EU Telecommunication Policy and Media Harmonisation Process of Turkey’

The Development Office in cooperation with Kadir Has University will organise this three-day EU focused session for experts from top-level telecommunications companies. (10/12/2009)

LDP Joint Activity: ‘National Identities, Minority Rights and EU Integration’

Participants from six participating countries of the 2009/2010 Southeast Europea and the EU - Leadership Development Programme (LDP) will organise a one-day event on minority issues. LDP is organised jointly by the Development Office of the College of Europe, the European Fund for the Balkans and the Transfuse Association.
More information. (1/12/2009)
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Europe Direct Specific Training Seminar

This year’s last training seminar for the Europe Direct Network will tackle ‘The EU's challenges ahead for 2010’. Around 100 Team Europe members and experts from EU institutions and organisations are expected. The seminar is part of the services offered by the Development Office under a framework contract for the European Commission, DG Communication. More information. (16/11/2009)

EU Negotiations in Practice

Participants of this five-day seminar learn how to negotiate strategically and effectively in the evolving legal and political structure of the EU. More information. (16/11/2009)

The 39th Collegium now available

The autumn edition of the academic journal titled ‘Transfers of Persons in Situations of Armed Conflict’ is a compact summary of the 2008 Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Collegium is published by the Delegation of the ICRC in Brussels and has been edited by the Development Office.
Download Collegium. (19/10/2009)

10th Bruges Colloquium on International Human Rights Law (IHL)

‘Armed Conflicts and Parties to Armed conflicts under IHL: Confronting Legal Categories to Contemporary Realities’ is the title of this year’s Bruges Colloquium. The organisers are the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Development Office of the College of Europe. Participation is by invitation only. (19/10/2009)

Europe Direct Annual General Meeting II

The Development Office is organising an Annual General Meeting for the members of the Europe Direct Network. Some 200 participants from all over Europe will discuss ‘The EU’s Economic and Social Recovery’ and exchange best practices. The event is part of the services offered by the Development Office under a framework contract for the European Commission, DG Communication. More information. (06/10/2009)

New Acting Director for Development Office

Mr Jan De Mondt has been made Acting Director of the Development Office. He will take on this task in addition to his usual function of Director of Administration, Personnel and Finance of the College of Europe. (29/09/2009)

Europe Direct Annual General Meeting I

The Development Office is organising an Annual General Meeting for the members of the European Europe Direct Network titled ‘A Citizens’ Europe’. More than 200 participants from all over Europe are expected. The event is part of the services offered by the Development Office under a framework contract for the European Commission, DG Communication. More information. (28/09/2009)

In memoriam of Marc Vuijlsteke

The Development Office of the College of Europe has the profound regret to inform you that Dr Marc Vuijlsteke, our Director General, passed away on 11 July 2009.

He was sociable and kind in nature. Contacts with people from all over the world and building partnerships for future projects were a source of energy that kept Marc going long after the start of his recurring fights with cancer.

His stamina had become a trademark. Together with an undiluted lust for life, flair, fantastic optimism and openness to the world, it set the tone for the atmosphere here at the Office. Keen to explore every spark of a new idea, new plans and initiatives, he had a talent for gathering motivated people around him, in order to continuously aim and reach further.

In the different positions he took up at the College of Europe; in the library, in student selection committees and at the head of the Development Office which he established, he was a man of reputation. Above all he was a warm friend to many. (13/07/2009)