EUROPEAN STUDIES IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT MASTERS OPEN DAY 14 NOVEMBER - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

EUROPEAN STUDIES IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT MASTER’S OPEN DAY 14 NOVEMBER 2019 Prof. RAMSES WESSEL (Lecturer ES) SANDER BOXEBELD BSc (Student ES) Dr. RIK REUSSING (Coordinator ES)

Outline  Why: European Studies @University of Twente?  What: Our Programme  How: Q and A Admission

WHY EUROPEAN STUDIES @TWENTE?

We live in a world surrounded by global challenges

European Studies@UT States & Societies meeting challenges collectively in Europe

European Studies@UT Europe working with the world

Solving Wicked Problems  Complexity of the problem itself  Connected features across policy areas  Entrenched interests, ways of working  Complexity of cooperation across states  Societal, legal, institutional preferences require adjustment to work together  Some conflicts are very strong

European Studies@UT: Designing solutions for global challenges  Ageing societies require changing systems innovative solutions for heath care and welfare

European Studies@UT: Designing solutions for global challenges  Global (financial) markets require institutional engineering for greater growth, stability, resilience  Same for the internet of things, 5G economy

European Studies@UT Designing solutions for global problems  Internet of things is a dual-use technology (economic/military) being advanced, but with dangers to be managed.

European Studies@UT Designing solutions for global problems  Working together requires new partners

European Studies@UT Designing solutions for global problems  And confronting new enemies, strategies & tactics

European Studies@UT is about comparative multi-scale governance  Global challenges have regional and local effects  Solutions are found in the governance in the regions  Cross-border Collaboration  European Coordination & Regulation  International Co-operation

Our philosophy: European Studies A.The analysis of problems and possible solutions is central to designing solutions that work (comparative research approach) B.Public challenges are increasingly cross-border and transnational C.Government ( “ public sector ” ) needs to cooperate with the “ private sector ” and citizens to successfully implement policies D.Public challenges are complicated and emerge/develop at an exponential speed

Why is ES in Twente different?  The University of Twente is a university of technology  Technological solutions are created on campus (robots, drones, ICT solutions, health technology, infrastructure)  At the UT students will learn the value of these technologies, and  will learn the challenges of societal implementation of technology

Future world leaders & designers of solutions… YOU! - Researchers who define these “ wicked ” societal problems and think out smart solutions - Professionals who contribute to legitimate, efficient and effective policies in International organizations EU institutions National ministries, Regional and local government ... Think tanks, interest groups, civil society Private and non-profit sector

European Studies@UT research with amazing experts Prof. Ramses Wessel: Expert in international law and organisations (globally and in the EU)

European Studies@UT research with amazing experts Prof. Ramses Wessel: recent thesis supervision examples  Niezen, M. (2017). The EU as an external promoter of its internal values.  Wel, M. van der (2017). The Brexit Roadmap : Mapping the Choices and Consequences During the EU/UK Withdrawal and Future Relationship Negotiations.  Haringsma, R. (2018). Brexit and the UK’s future participation in the EU’s foreign and security policy

CHANGE OF THE (LEGAL) GUARD  Ramses Wessel leaving for Groningen (after 20 years in Twente)  His replacement is dr. Claudio Matera (from Italy)

European Studies@UT research with amazing experts Dr. Minna van Gerven (from Finland) • Expert in social policy, health care, ageing and technological innovations • Thesis supervision includes: • Diffusion of innovations • Policy implementation

European Studies@UT research with amazing experts Dr. Minna van Gerven: recent thesis supervision examples  Hansmeier, M. (2017). How the public media framed the debate about Robot Tax from 31 May 2016 till 16 February 2017?  Emmerich, M. (2017). Pilot Population Management. A qualitative case study of social innovation in healthcare.  Bartels, S. (2014). The Europeanisation of Social Investment: towards Activation of older workers

European Studies@UT research with amazing experts Dr. Shawn Donnelly (from Canada) • Expert in financial markets, technology & regulation (Eurozone, Banking Union, Global) • Power Politics • Now: • EU-China-America Relations • Cybersecurity & Internet of Things • Dual-use technology

European Studies@UT research with amazing experts Dr. Shawn Donnelly: recent thesis supervision examples  Yann Hengstenberg (2017). Digital Platforms and Business Model Innovation.  Rhode Betting (2016). Crowdfunding and EU Regulation  Arne Millahn (2017). Securitization Impacts on Varieties of Capitalism  Lucas Rathke (2017). GMO Regulation in the EU and the US. States  Gaia Pometto (2018). Banking Nationalism and Resolution in Italy

European Studies@UT research with amazing experts Dr. Martin Rosema • Expert in elections, referenda and with a keen interest in political psychology. • Thesis supervision includes: • Support for the EU • European identity

PROGRAMME

Master European Studies at the UT Two possibilities:  1-year MSc programme European Studies at the University of Twente, The Netherlands  2-year DOUBLE DEGREE programme Comparative Public Governance (MA) & European Studies (MSc) at the University of Twente and the Westfälische Wilhelms- Universität, Münster, Germany

One-year programme ‘ European Studies ’ 60 EC; Starts in September  6 core courses (5 EC each)  3 foundation, 3 deepening / specialization  Study trip (Brussels, Paris, Den Haag, etc.)  Master thesis 30 EC (with an optional course of 5 EC)

Courses in Twente First semester (Q1)  Comparative Public Governance  What problems are there? What are the Global and European challenges?  The International and EU Legal Framework  What cooperation do states engage in?  International Relations and Politics Framework  How do international politics shape cooperation & conflict on these issues?

Courses in Twente First semester (Q2)  Regulatory Design and Implementation  Global, European regulation of markets & technology  Policy Design and Implementation  Global, European policy designs to meet social, health, ageing challenges  Academic Research  Rigorous quantitative/qualitative research methods

Study Trip First semester (Q2)  Brussels  European Council, Commission, Parliament  European Defence Agency, External Action Service, European Lobby Groups, UN Agencies, EU Committee of Regions

Study Trip First semester (Q2) selection of  Paris: Institute for Security Studies, UNESCO, OECD (Economic Policy), EU Banking Authority  Frankfurt: European Central Bank  Den Haag: Tweede Kamer, Europol, Eurojust, International Court of Justice, Hague Security Delta

Two year programme: ‘ Comparative Public Governance ’  120 EC: DOUBLE DEGREE: two diplomas!  Starts in September (in Twente)  6 courses at the University of Twente (30 EC)  Courses at the Westfälische Wilhelms- Universität, Münster in Semesters 2 & 3 (60 EC)  Master thesis 30 EC (with one optional course of 5 EC)

Courses in Münster Second semester  Integration Module Comparative Public Governance (10)  Core Module Political Steering (10)  Core Module Political Participation (10) Third semester  Optional Module “ Erasmus exchange ” (30 EC) OR  Optional Module “ Free Electives ” (12 EC) AND  Optional Module “ Internship ” (18 EC)

CAREER PERSPECTIVES

Your career Government  International/European institutions  National ministries, regulators, central banks  Provinces or municipalities Private sector  Public affairs department of multinational companies  Consultancy Interest groups / civil society Academia/research :

STUDY ENVIRONMENT

Study Environment  High appreciation in the recent national student surveys (Elsevier, Keuzegids)  Small-scale: working in small groups  Dedicated and easily approachable teachers  Excellent facilities  Vibrant student life (student association Sirius)  Centrally located between Berlin, Paris and London  and… a unique Campus!

More information Information Market Event with drinks & snacks (Waaier-building) Websites:  www.utwente.nl/master/mes  www.utwente.nl/bms/ces Contact:  master@utwente.nl  g.h.reussing@utwente.nl

Q and A admission (see the handout) Questions ?