http://www.ugent.be daily 1 2008-01-03T11:14:09Z http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/fruit-and-veg.htm The Ghent Student Council is expanding its deal for weekly biological fruit and vegetable baskets. From now on, not only students can benefit from this healthy deal but also university staff. No publisher etdesmet 2012-02-07T14:12:38Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/euniversities.htm At the end of January 2012 the network ‘EUniverCities’ was launched, creating a platform for knowledge sharing about the cooperation of cities and their universities. Ghent University and the City of Ghent hosted the first meeting. No publisher etdesmet 2012-02-02T10:07:23Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/university-museums.htm To support education and research, Ghent University has gathered several valuable collections. Since this cultural heritage is not well known, Ghent University organizes a Night of the University Museums, on Friday 24 February 2012. No publisher etdesmet 2012-02-01T12:33:14Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/phishing.htm Regularly, malicious e-mails are sent to addresses of staff and students of Ghent University. The goal of these 'phishing-mails' is to obtain the login data of your UGent account, either through the e-mail itself, or through a fake website. The ICT Department urges you not to respond to these messages. No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-30T14:07:41Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/strike-january2012.htm On 30 January 2012 a general strike was announced that may cause problems with the use of public transportation. This may not only affect the students who have to take exams that day but also staff members who must get to work. So take precautions. No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-27T13:36:16Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/erc-marin.htm The European Research Council (ERC) is investing 2,5 million euro in the MADPII research project at Ghent University for the following 5 years. Prof. Guy B. Marin of the Laboratory of Chemical Technology (LCT) will be developing reactor technology allowing to reduce drastically space and energy demands for industrial chemical processes. No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-19T08:01:51Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/lowcountries-2012.htm Registration for the acculturation programme Low Countries Studies is open! The cycle starts 16 February 2012 and aims to give its participants a unique insight into Belgium over the course of 12 lectures. There is also room for other activities such as learning how to bake Belgian waffles! No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-16T07:52:37Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/food2know.htm Ghent University wants to anticipate the new trends and developments in the food industry. The Food2Know Center of Excellence was created to make it possible to take an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to these innovation-driven research issues. No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-12T08:31:50Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/dawkins.htm On Thursday 12 January 2012 the University of Groningen hosts evolutionary biologist and author Richard Dawkins for a lecture entitled ‘Darwin’s Five Bridges’. Since Groningen is a close partner of Ghent University through the U4 Alliance, the lecture will be broadcasted live via webcast. No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-11T14:18:28Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/light-festival2012.htm A wintry trail throughout the historical city centre takes you along countless surprises: from impressive installations to unexpected projections on buildings or playful shadows. The Light Festival from 26-29 January 2012 aims to put Ghent’s lighting plan in the spotlight and reveal a glimpse of the city’s unique and hidden charm. Ghent University also participates and lights up its Aula. No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-05T06:47:48Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/healthy-snack2011.htm A healthy mind in a healthy body. Especially during the exams, students forget to eat healthy brain food. Each January Wednesday, the city organises a healthy four o'clock snack for students. So take a break from your books and join your fellow students. No publisher etdesmet 2012-01-03T08:02:06Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/laureates-awards2011.htm The three laureates of the Ghent University awards 2011 are known: Ann Cools, Wim Van Paepegem and Carl Devos have been recognised for their excellent contribution to the university and its threefold mission. No publisher etdesmet 2011-12-20T20:53:38Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/winterdream-2011.htm As usual, the city of Ghent embraces any excuse to have a good time. Discover what's on offer during the end-of-year period: ranging from giant Ferris wheel, ice-skating rink and fireworks to glühwein boats. Happy 2012! No publisher etdesmet 2011-12-19T09:11:08Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/icp-phd-scholarships2011.htm The call for PhD scholarships for the academic year 2012-2013, aimed at graduates from VLIR-UOS funded Master programme (ICP) in Flanders, is open. Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded. The application deadline is 17 February 2012. Check out the country and application requirements, scholarship amount and duration. No publisher etdesmet 2011-12-09T09:17:44Z News Item http://www.ugent.be/en/news/bulletin/ugent-for-life2011.htm On Thursday 15 December 2011 Ghent University will wholeheartedly support the last 'Music for Life' action. On that day a whole array of activities will take place benefiting the charity event of Radio Studio Brussel and the Red Cross. This year's Music for Life - also known as 'We do give a shit' - addresses the worldwide problem of diarrhoea. No publisher etdesmet 2011-12-06T06:37:10Z News Item