Everyone knows the feeling: a conversation that flows so naturally words almost seem unnecessary, a classroom where ideas spark effortlessly, or a concert where thousands of people move as one. But is there scientific evidence that people can literally be "on the same wavelength"?
Professor Martin Valcke is facing his very last exam period after a career spanning many years. As an expert, we asked him for the ultimate tips for you to get through the exam period successfully.
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.
You may know her from her cookbooks, blog, or Instagram channel Karola’s Kitchen. But before her career as an author and food blogger, Karolien Olaerts studied biomedical sciences at Ghent University. On campus Rommelaere, she looks back on her student days.
War no longer feels as distant for many Europeans. Geopolitical tensions and a renewed arms race have pushed the issue high up the agenda. But does that mean we really need to prepare for war? We put the question to Michelle Haas, a doctoral researcher at Ghent University and defence specialist.
A devastating diagnosis, followed by life-saving treatment from Professor Fritz Offner (Ghent University), led Eddy and Dorinda to a clear decision: their legacy should support science. “We saw with our own eyes how important scientific research is, and we wanted to contribute in our own way.”
We asked neurologist Kristl Vonck how she views the impact of AI on our brains. What happens to our brain when we systematically outsource thinking to an algorithm?
We asked economist Amy Van Looy how she views the use of robots in the workplace. Are our jobs at risk?
We asked philosopher Ignaas Devisch to share his thoughts on how we should deal with AI. He revisits Descartes’ thought experiment.
We asked AI professor Tijl De Bie how he views the limits we should or should not impose on AI.
We asked legal expert Frederik Peeraer what he sees as the opportunities, challenges and pitfalls of using AI in the justice system. Could we soon outsource our justice system?
We asked Erik Mannens, professor of Artificial Intelligence, about his views on the immense energy consumption of AI.
