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.
Herwig Leirs officially started his term as UAntwerp’s fourth rector on September 1st. In this task, he will be assisted by a passionate team of four vice-rectors. Even though they are all well-known both in and outside UAntwerp, we would like to officially introduce them at the start of their term in office.
Herman Van Goethem is saying goodbye as a rector on 1 September, but not before we’ve reminisced about the past eight years of his career together. Guided by an equal number of questions, he takes us on a tour of the fascinating world that is the rectorship.
Antwerp Summer & Winter University (ASWU) is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary. We talked to initiator and Head of International Relations Sara Bervoets and with two driving forces from the very beginning, Professor Annick Schramme (Responsible Fashion Management) and Professor Pierre Van Damme (Vaccinology), about the significance of ASWU for the participants and for our university.
The 20th anniversary of the University of Antwerp was accompanied by numerous major structural changes – including in terms of buildings and campuses. Take a look at 20 high-profile completions with Head of the Infrastructure Department Lieven Willems and its Director General Bart Heijnen.
Every year, more and more colleagues make their way to Unifiesta, with this year as many as 1,500 employees attending. Together we enjoyed some delicious bites and drinks from the food trucks. But the highlight of the evening played out on and in front of the stage.
Did you know that there are six bike repair kiosks at our university? These are robust bike pumps with eight common tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers to help all staff and students repair their bikes. Student Eros demonstrates how he uses the repair kiosk on Campus Drie Eiken.
The University of Antwerp is fully committed to greener facades, roofs and other facilities to strengthen biodiversity …
