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Ghent University hits milestone: 150 ERC grantees with 4 new winners
With four new ERC Consolidator Grant winners in 2025, Ghent University has reached an impressive milestone. With this result, as many as ten percent of the professors at Ghent University have obtained ERC funding.
These study locations are available from 1 December 2025
The first exam period of the academic year is approaching. You can study at various Ghent University locations between 1 December 2025 and 29 January 2026.
Boost Your Mood Week
The second edition of Boost Your Mood Week will take place from 17 to 21 November 2025. Discover, relax, exercise, participate and sample numerous free workshops and sessions.
Ghent University scores twice at ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference
Ghent University wins two awards at the ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference in Uppsala.
New rectoral team officially in office
On 1 October 2025, a new chapter begins at Ghent University. Petra De Sutter takes the helm as Rector, with Herwig Reynaert as Vice-Rector.
The new academic year is about to start
On Friday 19 September 2025, Ghent University will officially open the academic year 2025-2026 with a formal opening ceremony in the Ufo at 15:30. Classes will start on Monday 22 September.
No fewer than seven new ERC Starting Grants for Ghent University researchers
This year, seven young Ghent University researchers will receive an ERC Starting Grant. This grant will enable them to expand their research group and conduct groundbreaking research. Ghent University's leading position in Europe is confirmed again.
Two chemists from Ghent University both win an ERC Proof of Concept Grant
With two new ERC-PoC grantees, Ghent University is strengthening its position at the top of of research in Europe once again. Notably, the two winning projects are in chemistry. This is a field in which Ghent University holds a firm reputation.
Ghent University shines with six prestigious ERC Advanced Grants
Ghent University has once again proven its excellence in research by securing six coveted ERC Advanced Grants. This remarkable achievement places the university at the forefront of European scientific innovation.
Researchers bring you face to face with a 10,500-year-old woman
Ghent University researchers have reconstructed the face and life of a prehistoric Belgian woman who lived in the Meuse Valley around 10,500 years ago.
New payment system for document printing
From July 7, 2025, all multifunctionals with a payment terminal will be replaced by new devices. On these new devices, students will have to pay via a new payment system: Ricoh myPrint.
Free Microsoft applications available for UGent students
UGent has an Azure Dev Tools for Teaching agreement with Microsoft. This agreement allows students to make free use of a number of Microsoft applications for educational purposes.
Construction projects on Campus Ufo
At Campus Ufo along Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat in Ghent, we are working hard to create a renewed environment. A lot of construction works will start in May 2025.
Ghent University students win world diplomacy championships
Belgium has won the World Student Diplomacy Championship.
Rectoral closing speech Dies Natalis 2025
Ghent University - Dies Natalis 2025 Closing speech by Rector Rik Van de Walle
Discover 'UGent Leest': read together, experience together!
Is a community of reading UGent'ers something for you? Then be sure to check out what 'Ghent University Reads' has in store for you!
New payment system to print from July 2025
In the month of July, all devices that allow students to print, scan and copy documents at Ghent University will be replaced by new devices. At that time, the e-purse payment system will also be replaced by a new system to pay for prints and copies.
GUARD strengthens rare disease research
Tomorrow, not coincidentally on Rare Diseases Day, the GUARD consortium is being launched. GUARD stands for Ghent University Action on Rare Diseases and aims to improve research into and treatment of rare diseases.
Security and awareness around TikTok
Ghent University takes data protection and information security very seriously. Therefore, we want to inform you about our policy and use of the social media platform TikTok, as well as the potential risks for users.
Three Ghent University researchers win ERC Proof of Concept Grants
Tine Destrooper (in collaboration with postdoctoral researchers Cira Palli-Aspero and Elke Evrard), Anna Tummers and Kevin Van Geem, can now further develop the industrial and social innovation potential of discoveries from their ERC work.
From 1 January 2025: smoking ban at building entrances and exits
From 1 January 2025, smoking will be banned within 10 metres of the entrances and exits of public libraries and education institutions, among others.
Discontinuing ongoing collaborations Israeli partners: important steps taken
At the end of May, Ghent University decided to discontinue ongoing institutional collaborations with certain Israeli governmental and academic institutions. Read here what concrete steps Ghent University has already taken and which still await us.