Interdisciplinary research consortia

Made for impact

Ghent University attaches great importance to interdisciplinary collaboration and societal and economic impact of research. Our faculty hosts different consortia that aim to achieve such impact.

i4S – Smart Solutions for Secure Societies

i4S supports the public and private sector in the development and implementation of innovative customized technological and digital solutions for crime and security. Are you looking for broad scientific expertise with the necessary functional knowledge of the crime and security market to mature research and valorization opportunities to market ready services in the field of crime, security, technology, digitalization and privacy?

IDC HRRN – Human Rights Research Network

The Human Rights Research Network (HRRN) is an interdisciplinary consortium uniting over 200 researchers across UGent faculties and associated university colleges. It provides a collaborative space where expertise on human rights is shared, strengthened and translated into societal impact.
The network is organised around nine thematic clusters and fosters close collaboration with policymakers, civil society, the City of Ghent and the wider public through its human rights labs, forums, outreach initiatives and interdisciplinary partnerships.

IDC Crime – Crime, Criminology & Criminal Policy

IDC Crime is an interdisciplinary research consortium addressing deviance, crime, security and policy responses. Based at the Faculty of Law and Criminology, it unites 21 professors from six departments working on topics such as detention and vulnerable groups, policing, youth crime prevention, desistance, cybercrime, terrorism, organised crime, big data, privacy, information exchange, law enforcement and criminal justice systems.
The consortium aims to generate societal impact through knowledge exchange, valorisation and collaboration with policy, practice and academic partners.

MINOS – Multidisciplinary International Network on Sanctions

MINOS is the first international network of scholars dedicated to the rapidly evolving and complex field of sanctions. Operated by Ghent University in collaboration with numerous international universities and research institutes, the network promotes a multidisciplinary approach to sanctions — from their adoption to implementation and enforcement.

It provides a platform for European and international legal experts, economists and political scientists to develop innovative research and educational projects. MINOS supports research stays and exchanges, organises events and specialised courses, and advances multidisciplinary publications to foster innovation and knowledge in sanctions research.

By bringing together academia, policymakers and stakeholders, MINOS helps inform policy decisions on the design, impact and effectiveness of sanctions at the European, international and national levels.