Event: Symposium: Building academic partnerships in a changing global context

Registration via https://event.ugent.be/registration/ExternalStakeholdersNetworkingEvent from 09-02-2023 06:00 until 09-05-2023 23:59

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Building academic partnerships in a changing global context

Ghent University's International Relations Office and Research Coordination Office warmly invite you to their 2nd networking event on 16 May 2023 at Het Pand in Ghent. After a successful first edition of this networking event in 2022 – organized by the Regional Platforms -, we are delighted to welcome all our valued partners and friends again this year, and discuss together how to build academic partnerships in a changing global context.

Programme 

15:30 hrs:  Registrations 
16:00 hrs: Welcome words by Prof. Rik Van de Walle, Rector of Ghent University 
16:15 hrs:  Stimulating Ghent University’s international academic cooperation through Regional Platforms, International Thematic Networks and Strategic Institutional Partnerships – Prof. Guido Van Huylenbroeck, Academic Director for Internationalization, Ghent University 
16:45 hrs:  Alumni Abroad: community building through international alumni chapters – Em. Prof. Kristiaan Versluys 
17:00 hrs: Findings and recommendations of the research project ‘Moving beyond university development cooperation’ – Jolien Tegenbos 
17:15 hrs: 

Panel discussion: How to approach the current challenges in international (academic) cooperation and how to build future proof partnerships? 

Panel members: 
Irina Ferencz, Director of ACA – Academic Cooperation Association
Sami Zemni, Professor, Department of Conflict and Development Studies, Ghent University
Tawana Kupe, Vice-chancellor and rector, University of Pretoria, South-Africa
Fabienne Bossuyt, Professor, Department of Political Sciences, Ghent University
Jan Briers, Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives & Honorary Governor Province of East Flanders
Moderator: 
Gie Goris, Journalist and former editor of MO*Magazine  
18:15 hrs:  Mix & Mingle walking dinner 

Register Option Description Location When? Cost in EUR Available Seats

FULL

15:30 hrs:  Registrations 
16:00 hrs: Welcome words by Prof. Rik Van de Walle, Rector of Ghent University 
16:15 hrs:  Stimulating Ghent University’s international academic cooperation through Regional Platforms, International Thematic Networks and Strategic Institutional Partnerships – Prof. Guido Van Huylenbroeck, Academic Director for Internationalization, Ghent University 
16:45 hrs:  Alumni Abroad: community building through international alumni chapters – Em. Prof. Kristiaan Versluys 
17:00 hrs: Findings and recommendations of the research project ‘Moving beyond university development cooperation’ – Jolien Tegenbos 
17:15 hrs:  Panel discussion: How to approach the current challenges in international (academic) cooperation and how to build future proof partnerships? 
Panel members: 
Irina Ferencz, Director of ACA – Academic Cooperation Association
Sami Zemni, Professor, Department of Conflict and Development Studies, Ghent University
Tawana Kupe, Vice-chancellor and rector, University of Pretoria, South-Africa
Fabienne Bossuyt, Professor, Department of Political Sciences, Ghent University
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Moderator: 
Gie Goris, Journalist and former editor of MO*Magazine  

Het Pand, Onderbergen 1, 9000 Ghent

16-05-2023 15:30 - 18:15

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18:15 hrs:  Mix & Mingle walking dinner  

In order to minimize food waste, we kindly ask that you update your RSVP status in a timely manner if you are unable to attend. This will give us an accurate headcount and allow us to make necessary adjustments.

Het Pand, Onderbergen 1, 9000 Ghent

16-05-2023 18:15 - 21:00

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