Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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| Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs | |
|---|---|
| Name | Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs |
| Established | 2016 |
| Type | Faculty |
| City | The Hague |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Parent | Utrecht University |
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
The Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs is a multidisciplinary academic unit based in The Hague, Netherlands, formed through a merger of public administration and international relations-oriented entities to concentrate on policy, public affairs, and global governance. It situates itself within a nexus of institutions associated with diplomacy and international law, engaging with actors from United Nations, European Union, NATO, International Criminal Court, and World Trade Organization environments. The faculty fosters links with historic legal and diplomatic venues such as Peace Palace, Hague Academy of International Law, International Court of Justice, Permanent Court of Arbitration, and International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
History
The faculty traces origins to units and departments at Utrecht University that engaged with policy scholarship and public administration, influenced by interactions with organizations including Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Council of Europe, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Health Organization, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. During its formation phase it collaborated with research funders such as Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, European Research Council, Wellcome Trust, and foundations like Open Society Foundations and Carnegie Corporation of New York. Its campus and programming were shaped by regional developments around institutions like The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the provincial government of South Holland.
Academic Programs
The faculty offers undergraduate and graduate curricula that interact with professional pathways linked to forums including International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Interpol, Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, and Financial Action Task Force. Degree tracks encompass courses referencing works and actors such as Hannah Arendt, John Rawls, Amartya Sen, Elinor Ostrom, and institutions like Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for development modules. Joint and dual degrees are delivered with partners such as Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Imperial College London, and Sciences Po. Short programs, executive education, and summer schools draw visiting faculty from Columbia University, Harvard University, London School of Economics, Oxford University, and Yale University.
Research and Centres
The faculty hosts research centres and thematic groups that collaborate with external actors such as Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Transparency International, EUROPOL, and European Commission. Core research themes engage with case studies and archives related to Srebrenica massacre, Rwandan genocide, Syrian civil war, Iraq War, and Afghan conflict. Research projects have been funded alongside bodies including Horizon Europe, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust, and Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security. The faculty’s centres maintain partnerships with specialized institutions like Clingendael Institute, International Institute for Strategic Studies, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Chatham House, and Bertelsmann Stiftung.
Governance and Administration
Governance structures mirror administrative frameworks interacting with municipal and national authorities such as Municipality of The Hague, Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Netherlands), Dutch House of Representatives, and Senate of the Netherlands. The faculty leadership reports through university bodies including Executive Board of Utrecht University and coordinates with oversight entities like Netherlands Authority for Scientific, Academic and Cultural Institutions. Administrative units work with legal offices familiar with instruments like the European Convention on Human Rights, Treaty of Lisbon, Schengen Agreement, and national statutes administered by Council of State (Netherlands).
Faculty and Staff
Academic staff include scholars with affiliations and prior positions at institutions such as Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Chicago, Max Planck Society, Netherlands Institute of International Relations 'Clingendael', and Hertie School. Visiting professors and fellows have previously held roles at United Nations Development Programme, World Health Organization, European Court of Human Rights, International Labour Organization, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Research associates publish in outlets connected to publishers like Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Routledge, Springer Nature, and Elsevier.
Students and Admissions
Student cohorts comprise international applicants who have previously studied at institutions such as University of Ghana, University of Cape Town, Peking University, University of Tokyo, and National University of Singapore, reflecting recruitment from networks including Fulbright Program, Erasmus Mundus, Chevening Scholarship, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Admissions procedures align with standards referenced by accreditation agencies such as NVAO and professional bodies including International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration. Career services support placement into employers like European Commission, United Nations Children's Fund, Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund, and national diplomatic services.
Partnerships and International Collaboration
The faculty maintains formal partnerships and memoranda with global institutions including United Nations University, European University Institute, Asia-Europe Foundation, African Union Commission, and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Collaborative projects and exchange programs involve think tanks and research networks such as Global Governance Project, Transatlantic Academy, International Crisis Group, Open Society Institute, and International Network on Conflict and Fragility. The faculty’s outreach engages multilateral negotiations and conferences hosted at venues like UNESCO Headquarters, Council of Europe, and G20 Summit platforms.