Practical information
On October 18, the EDGE Programme invites you to a full day of presentations, discussions and conversations on long-term challenges to democracy. The agenda includes many activities to foster research creativity and intellectual exchange, from an academic speed-dating to the launch of the newly published EDGE book on political representation. You will also be able to join a roundtable discussion on the future challenges of democracy and a closing speech on “What Future for Parliamentary Politics and Democratic Engagement?”, by Cristina Leston-Bandeira (University of Leeds).
10.45AM-11.00AM Welcome Coffee
11.00AM-11.15AM Opening Speech & Short Presentation of the EDGE Programme
11.15AM-12.15PM Academic Speed-Dating
12.15PM-1.30PM Standing Lunch & Launch of the Book “The Edges of Political Representation. Mapping, Critiquing and Pushing the Boundaries”
1.30PM-3.30PM Roundtable Discussion "How Well Equipped is Democracy for Addressing Long-Term Challenges?"
- Roundtable 1: Time & Sustainability - preparatory reading
- Roundtable 2: Gender & Diversity - preparatory reading
- Roundtable 3: Contestation - preparatory reading
3.30PM-3.45PM Coffee Break
3.45PM-5.00PM Closing Lecture “What Future for Parliamentary Politics and Democratic Engagement?” by Cristina Leston- Bandeira (University of Leeds)
5.00PM Drinks
A detailed copy of the programme can be found below.
This event is organised as part of the VUB strategic research programme Evaluation Democratic Governance in Europe (EDGE).