How do you ensure that scientific breakthroughs make their way into the real world? That is the mission of Ghent University’s TechTransfer Office. “We build communities, provide access to labs and offer support with business plans to give spin-offs a boost.”
Ghent University (UGent) faces a historic transformation over the coming decades. UGent Verbeeldt 2050 (Ghent University Imagines 2050) will see campuses renovated, relocated and connected. Chief Logistics Officer Jeroen Vanden Berghe and policy advisor Tristan Verleyen share insights into the short- and longer-term plans. “It’s a strong vision for UGent’s future. And the path to get there? We’ll walk it together.”
Master's student Dayana Garzón swapped the Ecuadorian Amazon for Ghent University (UGent). Here, she turns her passion for sustainability into concrete solutions under the guidance of Professor Thomas Hermans. “With basic knowledge of land and water use, you can save lives.”
Since May, Mara Santi has been co-heading Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC) in South Korea. Together with student Terry Park, she looks ahead to a new academic year. A long-distance call about international connectivity, boundless ambition, and Korean culture.
UGent Campus Kortrijk is gearing up for an academic year packed with creative ideas, sustainable innovation, and warm encounters. A joint interview on inclusive design and the power of diversity: “Cultural differences can actually bring people closer together.”
Moving to another country for your job is a big step, but two researchers from Italy quickly found their footing in Ghent. “I love your red bricks.”
Thinking of starting a business as a student? Emilia De Graeve and Hannes Van Cauwenberghe would recommend it to anyone. Emilia, a psychology master’s student and co-founder of Blokmap, and Hannes, an alumnus of Ghent University and founder of several companies, take a moment to reflect on their lives as Gentrepreneurs. “Ghent University only makes your ideas more outlandish.”
