Raising awareness on EU (dis)unity among the next generation
The EUMERGENCIES Centre of Excellence is dedicated to training a new generation of scholars and policymakers to critically analyze and effectively respond to the political, legal, and sociological challenges of EU crisis governance. We bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world practice.
Forthcoming Events
Learning Modules & Courses
Explore our teaching offers
The EUMERGENCIES Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence is committed to training the next generation of EU policy experts, equipping them with the critical analysis tools necessary to understand and respond to the complex crises facing the European Union.
Master de spécialisation interdisciplinaire en études européennes (horaire décalé)
Student Projects
Practical Experience
Theory is essential, but practice is decisive. EUMERGENCIES offers immersive, hands-on experiences designed to develop students’ professional skills and prepare them directly for the job market and European institutions.
- EU Trilogue SimulationÂ
Participate in the simulation of political and technical trilogues. You will step into the shoes of negotiators (Commission, Council, Parliament) working on a concrete legislative proposal related to EU emergency measures.
- Podcast Production
Develop your communication skills by producing podcasts on various forms of EU emergencies. From idea to broadcast, learn how to synthesize and popularize complex subjects.
- Policy Briefs Drafting
Learn how to distil complex analyses into actionable recommendations for policymakers. This is a key skill for any professional working with or for the EU.
- EUMERGENCIES Reading Club
Join in-depth discussions on core readings related to the central themes of the project (crises, emergencies, EU cohesion, and disunity).
- PhD and Early-Career Scholars Workshop
An annual workshop is organized for PhD candidates and early-career researchers focusing specifically on EU (dis)unity in times of emergency. This is a vital platform for presenting your work, exchanging ideas with renowned experts, and expanding your academic network.
Excellence and Recognition
Prizes
EUMERGENCIES recognizes academic excellence by offering recognition and financial support for the best student research papers focusing on the project’s key themes.
- The Fausta Deshormes La Valle Prize
Objective: To reward the best graduate or undergraduate research paper from students enrolled in an IES Master’s program or other UCLouvain faculties focusing on EUMERGENCIES themes (EU disunity in times of emergency).
Award: €500 prize money and the publication of your work on the project website. The laureate is also invited to present their paper at the IES graduation ceremony.
- The POLLEN Prize
Objective: To highlight the best student research (Advanced POLLEN Master or IES) centred on the urgent environmental issues facing the EU.
Encouragement: This prize supports cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing our understanding and governance of environmental challenges.
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