Looking After Royalty At The European Space Agency

Last updated July 30th, 2026

“I wish we had Event Academy in the Netherlands.”

When most people think about event management, they probably don’t picture organising royal visits at the European Space Agency. But that’s exactly what our Online Postgraduate, Anja does. Based at ESA’s ESTEC centre in the Netherlands, they manage everything from VIP protocol and communications to huge public open days welcoming over 10,000 visitors. Despite years of experience, Anja wanted to make sure she was following industry best practice, fill in any knowledge gaps and gain a recognised qualification that would help them progress.

Studying online meant Anja could continue working full-time while learning alongside classmates from around the world. Team projects with students in Ireland and China, and regular support from Course Director Clare Lawrence, helped Anja to build confidence and knowledge that translated straight back into the workplace. Every module gave Anja something she could apply immediately to the her job at ESA.

 

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“It was very valuable, as I got the higher position in management here at ESA.”

After completing the course, Anja secured a promotion into a management role leading a team of eight across communications and event management at ESA. Whether you’re looking to change careers, formalise your experience or take the next step professionally, our Online Postgraduate Course is designed to fit around your life while giving you the practical skills, industry insight and a fully accredited CIM qualification to help you move forward in your career. If Event Academy can help someone organising events for the European Space Agency, imagine where it could take you.

"What I've learned, how I've learned it, gave me the position I'm in now."

Anja Appelt - Online Postgraduate
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