On 15 February, Central European University (CEU) hosted the first event of the CIVICA Public Lecture Series Tours d’Europe – a new series committed to communicating social science research and knowledge from the eight partner universities into the public realm. The CIVICA Public Lecture Series convenes experts from CIVICA universities to present their research on topics currently in the news. The aim is to facilitate a direct dialogue between social science researchers and broader society and, in doing so, strengthen the public knowledge base.

To mark Safer Internet Day 2021, we spoke to Florence G’sell, co-chairholder of the Digital, Governance and Sovereignty Chair at Sciences Po’s School of Public Affairs. She shared her thoughts on the political power of the GAFAM (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft) tech giants and how states are adapting their legislative arsenal to deal with these new players.

Our 2021 Undergraduate Open Day attracted 11,245 online visitors on Saturday, 6 February. If you were unable to attend the various workshops, below are some videos to watch on replay that will give you some essential information about Sciences Po, our undergraduate programme, and our new admissions procedure.

Educational aims, innovation, career prospects, the civil service: Dean of Sciences Po’s School of Public Affairs, Yann Algan, takes us on a tour of the newest elements of a historic curriculum. Hear his view on the future of public action and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In times of uncertainty, we need to stick together and help each other out. That was the presiding message of the Youth and Leaders Summit organized by Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), which kicked off on Monday, 18 January 2021.