Debate 'Nelson Mandela Lecture'
- For whom
- Alumni , Press , Employees , Private individuals , Students
- When
- 04-12-2025 from 19:30 to 22:00
- Where
- De Krook, Miriam Makebaplein 1, 9000 Ghent
- Language
- English
- Organizer
- Africa Platform of Ghent University Association and partners
- Contact
- annelies.verdoolaege@ugent.be
- Website
- https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/event/ghent-university-nelson-mandela-lecture
The 2025 Ghent University Mandela Lecture will be the 10th edition of this renowned public event, this year in collaboration with De Krook and Avansa.
The Ghent University Nelson Mandela Lectures have become established public events in the city of Ghent. This year's lecture with take the form of a panel discussion, with Belgian public intellectual David Van Reybrouck, professor in international politics and economic development Adebayo O. Olukoshi, former Namibian ambassador to Belgium Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus, and Lieselot Declercq, entrepreneur and director of d-teach.
They will discuss contemporary challenges related to geopolitics, trade relations, culture and entrepreneurship in Africa's relationship to Europe. The discussion will be facilitated by journalist John Vandaele. The lecture will be followed by a networking reception.