To complement the academic programme, the Department organises lectures and conferences on a broad range of topics relevant to the study of EU external action and diplomacy. Practitioners and academics come to the College in order to present and discuss their views on current European and international affairs with the students.

Besides regular international conferences, annual high-level “EU Diplomacy Lectures”  and "External Perspective Lectures" are held, as well as a number of guest lectures either within the framework of a specific course or are open to all students.