Pintra (EN) Blog
He, him, she, her, they, them… How should you address people? Are you 100% sure of their gender identity? In light of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May, UAntwerp is focusing on gender-aware and gender-inclusive communication. Get started with it today, and actively contribute to a more inclusive society.
Campus Drie Eiken will be undergoing a major makeover over the next few years. This autumn, construction will start on new student facilities at what is now Car Park 3. That means that 31 young trees have to make way for a new sports hall and student accommodation. But instead of chopping down these 31 alders, planted there just two years ago, we decided to replant them.
The first week of our Keep Moving Challenge has flown by, as have the exercise minutes. But with their final goal already achieved, they’re not resting on their laurels. Like team C’mon Sis, a merry gang of four colleagues from the Department of Social, Cultural and Student Services. They kept a diary during their first week of this challenge.
It looks like spring is here, but just last month our campuses lay under a beautiful blanket of snow. We’re awarding UAntwerp scarfs to the creators of our favourite three snowy pictures.
Do you still sometimes travel to the university these days? Then please take some pictures of the snow-covered campuses and win a UAntwerp scarf.
During the online New Year’s debate ‘A look ahead’ on 8 January 2021 you could watch short fragments of interviews conducted by Karolien Debecker, television and radio presenter. The long version of these interviews can be found in this article.
The University of Antwerp wishes all its staff and students a Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and strong 2021.
Every month from November onwards, Rubi The Cultural Factory will shine a spotlight on one of the many artists whose works hang or stand somewhere at our university. The artist will be interviewed by a member of staff or student who is a particular fan of their work. In this first video, Rector Herman Van Goethem talks to painter Jan Vanriet.
Get ready for the most colourful page on this Pintra Blog. A page filled with flowers – lots of flowers.
Even in these unusual times, the start of the academic year did not pass unmarked. Lots of people put their heads together during the summer to figure out how to make it a successful start to the year. The result was a fine example of teamwork and a warm welcome: both digitally and physically.