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EDGE is a strategic research programme of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

It explores the contemporary challenges to democratic governance in Europe through three main research streams: Time & Sustainability, Gender & Diversity, and Contestation.

The Programme brings together researchers from several academic fields and disciplines - such as European studies, gender studies, political science and philosophy.

News

Monday 3 May

Everyday sexism and racism in the ivory tower

I analysed the experiences of female early career researchers on the intersection of gender and ethnicity in their academic workplace. Here is a summary of the main research findings, involving five Belgian public universities.

Tuesday 20 April

Book presentation: Local Power and Female Political Pathways in Turkey

The book is a contribution to studies on women’s underrepresentation in local politics. It provides an in-depth analysis of Turkey, a case that is often relegated to the periphery of the “women & politics” literature.

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Events

4 June 2021 from 12:00 to 17:00

EDGE Online Research Day 2021. Save the Date!

A full day of online presentations to brainstorm around the past, the present and the future of democratic research and to discuss the role of affect and emotions in politics. Do not miss it, mark it on your calendar!

1 March 2021 from 12:30 to 14:00

RHEA/EDGE Research Seminar: "Species-inclusive intersectionality"

Mariska Jung will introduce a part of her ongoing research on species-inclusive intersectionality and the possible relevance of such a concept for animal and migration politics in Europe.

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