History
UNU-CRIS has its premises in the historical location of the Abbey of Ter Duinen, nowadays known as the Episcopal Seminary of Bruges, Potterierei 72, 8000 Bruges.
Education
The Institute will generate policy-relevant knowledge about new forms of governance and cooperation on the regional and global level, about patterns of collective action and decision-making, benefitting from the experience of European integration and the role of the EU as a regional actor in the global community.
Research
The research activities and projects of UNU-CRIS are organised in three research programs and one capacity-building program:
- The Role of Regions in Global Governance
- The United Nations and Regional Public Goods
- Changing Patterns of Regional and Global Governance
- Capacity Building and Development
Short Courses
Student services
All UNU-CRIS offices are situated on the 2nd floor of the main building.
Housing services
Thanks to its favorable location, Bruges can easily be reached by car, train, ship and even plane. Ghent is at 30 minutes by car, Brussels at 1 hour. Upon arriving at the railway station of Bruges a taxi or bus (nr. 4 or 14) will take you to Langerei, the street that runs parallel to Potterierei where UNU-CRIS is situated. Leave the bus at Sabbestraat stop and take a short walk to our premises at Potterierei 72.
Library services
The library is situated on the 2nd floor of the main building.