Gareth Harding

Gareth Harding is a visiting professor at the College of Europe and serves as the Director of the Missouri School of Journalism's Brussels Program. With over 25 years of experience as a Brussels journalist covering European affairs, he brings practical expertise to his academic roles.

• Education
  • BA in Politics and History, London School of Economics
  • MA in Communication, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Harding's research interests revolve around European Union communications, international media perspectives, and political journalism. His work bridges academic theory and real-world practice through the Opinion Corner 3 e-magazine, which explores EU communication dynamics.

Harding received the Erasmus EuroMedia Award in 2010, including a Special Award for Aesthetics and Design, recognizing his e-magazine's innovative multimedia approach and user-friendly design.

As founder of Clear Europe, a media training company, and former political advisor to the House of Commons/European Parliament, Harding combines civic engagement with media education. He has mentored journalism students through the Missouri School of Journalism's European programs since 2007.