Kent’s popular In Conversation series has taken place at its Brussels School of International Studies, with Herman von Rompuy as the Chancellor's guest.
The special event attracted guests who included students from BSIS and other institutions in Brussels, and Kent alumni, many of whom are now working within the city’s political sector. The event was live streamed to the Canterbury campus.
In a wide ranging interview with Gavin Esler, Mr von Rompuy spoke of his experiences as Prime Minister of Belgium and then first president of the European Council, his views on Brexit, potential future treaties within Europe and the possibility of Turkey joining the EU.
BSIS is a multidisciplinary postgraduate School with more than 200 students from 50 countries. The University has been in Brussels for the past 18 years.
In Conversation returns to the Canterbury campus next Monday 17 October when Bernard Cornwell is the guest. Diana Rigg will be taking questions for the 28 November In Conversation event.