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Alain Verschoren, a passionate professor of mathematics and charming leader, died on 27 November 2020. His death was unexpected, and the circumstances prevented many people from saying goodbye properly. To help compensate, the university has made a film portrait of its former rector. Many people who knew him closely look back on who Alain was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch ‘A Man for All Seasons’ at 1 p.m. on Monday 22 March <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the movie (with English subtitles)<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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