The 14th edition of the School was opened by Committee members Michel Levi, Juliana Peixoto Batista, and United Nations University - CRIS Senior Research Fellow Frank Mattheis. This was followed by inaugural lectures by UASB Rector Dr. César Montaño Galarza and UNU-CRIS Director Dr. Philippe De Lombaerde, as well as a lecture by Dr. Jonatán Badillo of the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Xochimilco. The first tutorial sessions followed in the afternoon.
Frank Mattheis at the podium during the opening ceremony, while Philippe De Lombaerde delivering his inaugural lecture virtually.
We warmly welcome all participants of this edition and extend our gratitude to our co-organising partners: our local host, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador, and FLACSO Argentina.
We also sincerely thank our collaborating partners for this edition: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá; UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Xochimilco; Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; and the World Trade Organization.
The beautiful campus of Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar in Quito, Ecuador, hosting this year's 14th Doctoral School.
Every year, the Doctoral School brings together PhD students and young researchers from various countries and academic disciplines, all focusing their research on questions related to regional governance, multi-level governance, comparative regionalism, and interregionalism. The week-long school combines expert lectures with a strong methodological focus, alongside tutorial sessions where doctoral candidates receive tailored feedback on their projects.
The international cohort of PhD candidates, lecturers, and organisers of the 14th Doctoral School on Latin American, European and Comparative Regionalism.
Looking forward to another enriching experience!
