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Borders are everywhere. In its new exhibition BORDERS, the Ghent University Museum (GUM) & Botanical Garden dissects the concept in all its forms: from biological membranes to bureaucratic walls and mental scars. By matching objects from its rich academic collections with contemporary art, the exhibition reveals borders not as fixed facts, but as ongoing negotiations experienced differently by each of us.

2025 has come and gone. At Ghent University, it was another year full of new knowledge, interesting questions, some wonderful awards, and remarkable events. Look back at some memorable moments, both big and small.

Petra De Sutter and Herwig Reynaert took up their positions as rector and vice-rector at the beginning of October. A new chapter for Ghent University and for them. How have they experienced their first few weeks? What have they noticed so far? And how well do they know each other?

Ghent University alumni Rik and Bea wanted to celebrate their most recent birthday with a big party and they had a very clear gift preference: No flowers or chocolates, they wrote in the invitation, but a donation to the Marleen Temmerman Fund of Ghent University. Their fundraising initiative brought in close to €5,000 for the Fund.

More than ever, universities are the driving force behind international knowledge exchange and cooperation. Ghent University is continually active on the international stage and takes on a pioneering role in that respect. Rector Rik Van de Walle takes us on a fascinating journey through its successful teaching and research initiatives.

A fully-fledged university campus on the other side of the world with a sign at the entrance: ‘Ghent University’. In addition to campuses in Ghent, Merelbeke, Melle, Bruges, Ostend and Kortrijk, Ghent University even has one in ... South Korea. Professor Wesley De Neve has been teaching Korean Ghent University students there for years and also conducts research there.

A lot happened in 2023. Also at Ghent University. We selected a few moments out of all the unique events to tell the story of the past year.

As a student at Ghent University you have many opportunities to complete part of your studies abroad. But one option clearly stands out: an exchange to a Ghent University campus... in South Korea.

Everything starts with thought. This is something we've been saying for years – the credo of Ghent University is ‘Dare to Think’. But that’s only half the job. Now more than ever, our thinking needs daring. Full of courage, hope, idealism. Ghent University encourages everyone to take the step from thinking to daring and doing.

The world did not stand still in 2022. Definitely not at our university. Take a look back at some remarkable moments from last year. From the election of the first alumnus of the year over a remarkable expo to a milestone on our campus in South Korea.

Do you recognize this building? A mosaic of different types of glass. As a symbol for the university, with its enormous mix of study programmes, research domains, nationalities …