Education activities 2026
An overview of contributions from the Chair to different curricula at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in 2026
July 2026 - Guest lecture in the summer course
On 15 July 2026, Dr. Mendeltje van Keulen gave a guest lecture in the summer school at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Twenty students attended the lecture.
June 2026 - Youth Peace Summit
On 17 and 18 June 2026, the Chair took part in the Youth Peace Summit at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, which was attended by 14 participants.
April 2026 - Book presentation "Van Belang naar Beleid’ at the Speakers" Corner
On 9 April 2026, Lodewijk Buschkens and Dr. Mendeltje van Keulen presented their book "Van Belang naar Beleid" at the Speakers’ Corner of The Hague University of Applied Sciences. The presentation was attended by 49 people. The book is a practical handbook for public affairs professionals, newcomers and experienced alike, on how to influence European decision-making and position an organisation strategically in Brussels. Written by authors with experience in Brussels, it guides readers step by step through the phases of the EU policy process. It explains how EU legislation comes about, which procedures, tactics and networks matter, and above all at which moments an organisation can actually exert influence. Readers learn to find the right routes to the EU, identify the key players and sharpen their lobbying strategy, so that their organisation’s interests are heard at the European decision-making table.
January 2026 - Public event "Night of the Lobbyist"
On 29 January 2026, the fifth edition of the annual Night of the Lobbyist took place in The Hague (Nieuwe Kerk and Amare), attracting around 300 people. The evening was organised by Leiden University and the Public Affairs Academy. It opened with a keynote by political journalist Tom-Jan Meeus, followed by parallel sessions on lobbying and democracy. Dr. Mendeltje van Keulen in her session focused on EU digital policy and how to influence it.
January 2026 - Panel discussion "Between Your Rights and Bytes"
On 29 January 2026, a panel discussion at the Lighthouse (Speakers’ Corner) of The Hague University of Applied Sciences asked whether Europe is ready to govern the age of algorithms. Experts from policy and technology discussed how Europe is dealing with digital rights, AI, privacy and online governance. The event was attended by more than 20 people.
