Global Minds - New opportunities to build innovative responses to global and local challenges

27-06-2018

Global Minds - New opportunities to build innovative responses to global and local challenges

Ghent University has a strong tradition in University Development Cooperation. We wish to further expand and strengthen this capacity and to engage in global societal challenges by

Providing scientific evidence to create innovative solutions

Expanding our networks and cooperation with universities and partners (research institutions, governments, etc.) in the Global South

Sensitizing the Ghent University community to International Development and the Sustainable Development Goals

Join us!

11u00 – 12u00 : Information and inspiration for newcomers in the University Development Cooperation (UDC) world: why to engage, opportunities and funding mechanisms, by Nancy Terryn

12u00 - 13u00 : Lunchbreak - networking - information stands Ghent University UDC structures and initiatives (regional platforms, ITNs, SIPs, fair trade, …)

13u00 – 13u20 : Welcome by Vice-rector Mieke Van Herreweghe and Director of Internationalization Guido Van Huylenbroeck

13u20 – 13u30 : Introduction of Global Minds Programme, by Veerle Devriendt

13u30 – 14u45 : Inspirational Global Minds projects I:

Tuan Long Ho, Tu Tri Truong Trinh, Stijn Bruneel (Faculty of Bioscience Engineering): "Integrated water system analysis in the Galapagos islands: from water sources to drinkwater, wastewater and back to..."
Leen Denutte (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences): Presentation on the workshop ”Researching and supporting the mental health and psychological wellbeing of people living in vulnerable situations: Engaging with perspectives from the South"
Victor Kagot (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences): "MYTOX-SOUTH: an intercontinental partnership to tackle mycotoxins: challenges, success and future perspectives"
Geert Janssens (Faculty of Veterinary Sciences): Presentation on the conference “Animals for Development (A4D): how protecting wildlife and improving animal health and animal production contributes to sustainable and inclusive development"
Koenraad Bogaert (Faculty of Political and Social Sciences): Research practice and fieldwork: "Ghent University in Morocco"

14u45 – 15u15 : Coffeebreak

15u15 – 16u30 : Inspirational Global Minds projects II:

Peter Goethals (Faculty of Bioscience Engineering): "The history and future of the cooperation between Ghent University and ESPOL (Ecuador): from specialised cooperation among scientists to strategic partnership between universities"
Dimas Rahadian Aji Muhammad (Faculty of Bioscience Engineering): “Promoting sustainable partnership between Belgium and Indonesia through Global Minds Fund initiatives”
Yassin Moustahfid, Robin Roels: Presentation on the conference “Ghent Model United Nations (GhentMun)"
Maarten Hendriks (Faculty of Political and Social Sciences), Julie Schiltz (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences) & Tessa Boeykens (Faculty of Arts and Philosophy): "PV Festival #1: the foundation of a participatory video tradition at Ghent University"
Peter Decadt & Sara Willems (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences): "A playful and culture-sensitive approach for discussing sexuality among youth"

16u30 – 17u30 : Closing reception