Ghent University

Ghent University coordinates unique research project on alternatives to PFAS in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors

How can we reduce the use of PFAS in medical and pharmaceutical applications while safeguarding the quality and safety of healthcare? This is the question that ...

Hanna Liubakova awarded the 2026 Amnesty International Chair

On Thursday 1 October 2026, journalist and human rights defender Hanna Liubakova will be awarded Ghent University’s Amnesty International Chair.

Lecture 'In conversation with Masha Gessen: Surviving Putin and Trump – On the future of democracy'

Pulitzer Prize-winner Masha Gessen on Putin, Trump and the rise of authoritarian power.

Lecture 'Meet the Expert - Adaptive Mechanisms Influencing Socializing and Time Alone in Daily life'

Seminar by Dr. Fernández on Project AMISTAD (rethinking loneliness), followed by an interactive ideation and Q&A session to explore collaboration.

Symposium 'Washout: Film Showing and Global South-North Conversations on the Politics of Land, Resistance and Solidarity'

A Building Capacities seminar, film showing and transdisciplinary global South-North dialogue on politics of land, resistance and solidarity

These study locations are available from 4 May 2026

The second exam period of the academic year is approaching. You can study at various Ghent University locations between 4 May 2026 and 26 June 2026.

Lecture 'Living in the Split. The Agency of Armenia and Georgia In-Between Russia and the EU'

A book talk on "Living in the Split. The Agency of Armenia and Georgia In-Between Russia and the EU" (Palgrave, 2026)

Workshop 'Meet the Expert - Momodou Taal'

The workshop facilitate an exchange between Mr. Taal and with PhD candidates and early-stage researchers working on the 2024 student protests.

Happening 'Country Day Kazakhstan'

The event will conclude with an opportunity for discussion and networking in the beautiful setting of the GUM Plantentuin.

Lecture 'Academic Freedom and the Contingency of Its Boundaries: Fragments on Repression'

The HRRN is honored to host Professor Vladan Đokić, Rector of the University of Belgrade, who will deliver an open lecture on academic freedom.