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Deed of Donation Signing
27 September 2023 | Deed of Donation signed between the Philippine Embassy in Paris and the Sciences Po
Program Coordinators | Former Philippine Ambassador H.E. Junever M. Mahilum-West and Sciences Po President Mr. Mathias Vicherat, Director at the Centre for Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East Professor Étienne Cazin, International Affairs Manager for Central and Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, and the Pacific Professor Pauline Couteau, and Professor Alvaro Artigas
The Philippine Studies Program at Sciences Po Paris Institute of Political Studies (Institut des études politiques) serves as a hub for lectures and seminars conducted in collaboration with the International Affairs Office. The program facilitates high-level engagement, including orientations on Philippine-France diplomatic relations for the Junior Diplomat Initiative. Embassy officials further enrich the curriculum by leading forums on migration and international relations.
Additionally, a partnership with CHED provides scholarships for Filipino faculty to pursue advanced degrees at Sciences Po. This collaboration further supports research and exchange programs in fields like Urban Studies and Social Policy.
On 21 November 2025, the Philippine Embassy warmly welcomed students from Sciences Po, Paris Institute of Political Studies (Institut des études politiques), who are members of organizations focused on International Relations, for an interactive discussion with Philippine Ambassador to France Eduardo José de Vega and Embassy officials. The conversation explored key topics including Philippine foreign policy, bilateral relations with France, the country’s Indo-Pacific strategy, and aspects of Philippine history and culture.
Photo Credits: The Philippine Embassy in Paris
2025
PH as Bridge in the Region: Ambassador de Vega joins Indo-Pacific Forum at Sciences Po (20 November 2025)
Meeting between the Philippine Embassy in Paris and Sciences Po Officials (16 September 2025)
2024
Philippine Week Conference on Maritime Security and Climate Action (10 December 2024)
Ongoing research work on environmental public policies by Professor Alvaro Artigas Pereira (May 2024)
Framing Migration: The Role of Religious Actors in the Production of International Law
Transitioning at the Borders: the Diasporic, Migration, and Travel Narratives of Transpinays Lecture by Ms. Brenda Rodriguez Alegre (04 April 2024)
PH Film Night: Sciences Po screens Philippine National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Lino Brocka's "MAYNILA" in Paris (03 April 2024)
Santos, Señoras, and Sunsets: A Short Introduction to Philippine Art and Conservation by Ms. June Dalisay (27 March 2024)
Creative Writing Workshop and Lunchtime Conference (25-29 March 2024)
Founded in 1872, Sciences Po is a prestigious French research university and grande école specializing in the social sciences and humanities. Established to educate a new generation of leaders, it played a pioneering role in defining political science as a formal academic discipline in France.
Today, Sciences Po stands as France’s leading international institution for political studies, law, and history. Based in Paris, it remains dedicated to shaping global leaders through rigorous research and a legacy of academic excellence that bridges tradition with modern governance.