Pintra (EN) Blog
Rather than just a safe space, Professor Gert Van Hecken from the Institute of Development Policy (IOB) aims to create a “brave space” in his classes. “The goal is to allow different perspectives to be voiced, even those that clash with what we typically take for granted.” A conversation about active pluralism and how he translates this value into practice as a professor and lecturer.
In our country, professors and researchers have complete academic freedom, as shown in the Academic Freedom Index. This seems so self-explanatory that we sometimes forget how important it is. ‘As an academic, you have to have the freedom to challenge prevailing views,’ says Professor Tom Sauer of the Department of Political Science.
The Committee for Scientific Integrity (CWI), set up to investigate infractions of scientific integrity, has a very …
“Scientific integrity: good practices help to avoid pitfalls”
Margot Bloemen had just become a mum when she got the itch to study for a master degree. Thanks to the support of her department and faculty, she manages to combine studies, work and motherhood well. ‘It’s nice to work in an organisation that encourages you to chart your own path’, says Margot.
Whether it’s a city tour, chocolate workshop or introduction to axe throwing, the activities organised by MONDO always fill up quickly. The idea behind the network is to bring international students, researchers and staff members together in an informal setting. After five years, the initiative is still going strong.
Chair of the Department of Economics Jan Bouckaert (FBE) became the new chair of the Board of …
“Jan Bouckaert about his new role as chair of the Board of Governors”
Every afternoon, around two thousand hungry staff members and students find their way to komida. ‘Strictly speaking, we are a mass-catering operation, but we make every effort not to be one’, notes the komida coordinator An Op de Beeck. Early one Monday morning, we donned an apron and hair cap and got to peek into the pots for half a day at komida Middelheim.
Soon you’ll only be able to log in to your UAntwerp account with multi-factor authentication (MFA). That means you’ll need to perform an extra step after entering your username and password. ‘This extra layer of security is absolutely needed. To avoid last-minute surprises, we recommend already activating the system right now,’ says the ICT Department.
With 25 years of experience at UAntwerp, Ann Notelé is a familiar face at our university. Now that she has recently taken the helm of the Finance Department alone, we are happy to give her the floor. Get to know Ann in five questions.
The sixth of July marks the first anniversary of the fierce fire that broke out in the Hof van Liere. How far along are the repairs? And what will the redesigned office floors look like? ‘We are opting for a contemporary design with more light, more meeting places and plenty of flexi-places.’
Our university is using framework agreements for purchases more often. This means we have favourable agreements with a limited number of suppliers. How does this affect you as an end user? And are you sometimes allowed to deviate from those framework agreements? Elio Berardocco and Eric Patteet from the Purchasing Office explain.
Graduation is fast approaching for final-year students, which means it’s almost time to start searching for a job. Our university tries to assist in the search by offering a wide range of tools and initiatives. Here’s an overview.