The Institute for European Studies is an autonomous department of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). It was created in 2001 through an initiative taken by the Flemish Government. It teaches advanced Master programmes, and focuses on interdisciplinary research in European Studies, more specifically on the role of the EU in an international setting. Within this scope, it provides academic services to scholars, policy makers and the general public.The Educational Development Unit of the Institute for European Studies is involved in a wide range of activities in the areas of teaching, training, e-learning and research. The unit is lead by Prof. Dr. Amelia Hadfield and is supported by the Researchers Alexandra Mihai and Alina Christova as well as the interns Jelena Vasic and Paul Brooks.