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“We had to close our doors, but the university kept running"
We do not know what corona will bring. I do know that we can rely on Ghent University and everybody involved. To make the best of it in all circumstances.
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Architect David Van Severen: "You can learn from anything you do"
A real gem, that's what the library of the Faculty of Architecture and Engineering is. Of course, it was also designed by two of the most promising architects in Belgium today: David Van Severen en Kersten Geers, two Ghent University alumni.
Alicja Gescinska: 'I try to understand the human condition'
What Is it to be human? This is the question which Alicja Gescinska is attempting to answer. The Flemish philosopher with Polish roots does this through philosophy, but also by creating television programmes and writing novels.
Tackle your fear of failure
With the exams looming, for many students the moment of truth beckons. The main thing Is not to be paralysed by stress during tough circumstances. Student psychologists Suzy Even and Sarah Vermeersch have some tips.
Science myths debunked
It is more common than we think: things that almost everyone believes, but have long been refuted by science. Why do we persist in believing such myths?
Exam questions: how to cope with stress?
Do you feel stressed about your exams? Don't panic, it's a very common feeling. According to our student psychologists, it's even a positive sign.
Exam questions: do you use stimulants to help you study?
Allegedly one in 20 students uses stimulants during the exam period. Is that true?
What boy has never been told that ballet is "an activity for girls"?
You’ll see more women than men at the opera. Why? Susan Lagaert (Department of Sociology) has an explanation.
GUM paints iconic Graffiti Street white
Snow white. That is what Ghent’s iconic Graffiti Street looked like for a while today. Together with Ghent street artists, the GUM (Ghent University Museum) painted this narrow street whiteas a tribute to the blank page.
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In the American presidential elections, warmer weather on election day is favourable for the sitting president or his party, says Jasper Van Assche of the Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology.
New technology helps Ethiopian farmers
Elk kopje Fair Trade koffie dat aan de UGent gedronken wordt, komt de producent ten goede. Maar onderzoekers van de faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen gingen nog een stapje verder. Een hoogtechnologische methode om de kwaliteit van de bonen te achterhalen kan de koffieboeren op termijn een betere prijs garanderen.
Challenges and opportunities at Ghent University Global Campus
Ghent University was the first European university to start a campus on the Incheon Global Campus in South Korea. What does the future hold?