Gareth Harding

Gareth Harding (UK/BE) is a Visiting Professor at the EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies Department of the College of Europe and an adjunct professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, where he directs their Brussels programme. He is also the founder and owner of Clear Europe, a media and communication training company.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Politics and History from the London School of Economics
• Master's in Communication from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Research & Professional Background: Harding transitioned from journalism to academia after a distinguished career reporting on European affairs for outlets like European Voice, Time, United Press International (2002-2006 as Chief European Correspondent), New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Guardian, and Foreign Affairs. He has written columns for EUObserver (2015-2016) and served as Associate Editor of POLITICO Europe (2021-2022). His work includes directing documentaries, designing global media training programs, and advising in parliamentary settings (House of Commons and European Parliament).

Awards:

• European award for multimedia work

Professional Contributions: Combines practical journalism expertise with academic instruction, emphasizing EU policy communication and international relations. His training programs focus on bridging journalistic practice with geopolitical analysis.