The Instititute for Cape Verdean Studies develops a number of programs throughout the academic year.

The Annual Conference features themes and panels on Education and Language, Technology and Innovation, Culture and Social Integration, Transnationality, Music, Law and Social Justice, and Literature and Literacy.

In collaboration with the English Language Institute (ILI) Dana Mohler-Faria at the University of Cape Verde, professionals from different backgrounds have the opportunity to improve their communication skills in English in a two-week program at BSU.