Pintra (EN) Blog
In a few months, 11000 students in Antwerp will graduate, a milestone and the start of a new chapter. To help them prepare, AUHA hosted the first edition of Moving Forward on 26 February at Antwerp Expo. More than just a job fair, it became a hub for talent, employers, and entrepreneurship. Over 3000 students attended this successful launch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diversity as an added value and inclusivity as the norm – these areas of focus of UAntwerp do not only apply to UAntwerp’s education and policy, but also to the structure and usage of its buildings. We talked to Maddie De Pauw, expert construction projects, about an inclusive campus.
Veronique Rega from the Library and Archives Department explains how the renovation of the library on Campus Groenenborger was a collaboration with students.
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.’
During the summer, our buildings become quiet. Or so we think… While many of us are enjoying a well-deserved holiday and most students are not thinking about their studies for a while (unless they have resits), not everyone is sitting still. There is still a lot going on at the University of Antwerp in July and August.
Steffi Cornwell and Joëlle Dhondt are 2 of the 14 confidential advisors at our university. Do you face harassment, violence, discrimination or unwanted behaviour at work? Or are you suffering from stress at work or a nasty conflict with a colleague that is escalating? Then you can turn to them.
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.