'Beyond dreams' is the theme of the Ghent Festival of Flanders, an annual paradise of dance and music taking over the city from 18 September until 7 October 2010. Because Ghent University has long since partnered up with the prestigious event, staff can benefit from a 25 percent discount on all performances.
From 11 until 19 September 2010 the 65th edition of the Ghent Trade Fair 'Accenta' takes place at Flanders Expo. Host country this year is Indonesia. Ghent University Association has a stand in the Science Village. UGent staff is welcome to free tickets for Tuesday evening.
At the moment, the VIB Department of Plant Systems Biology (PSB) at Ghent University is the best of its kind in the world, according to a study of the ARC Centre of Excellence of Australia.