Join the conversation about VUB values with the rector
Rector Jan Danckaert is discussing the essence of the VUB with students and staff. Through a series of 12 round table dialogues, he wants to assess our liberal-humanist values against relevant themes for our university and society. You are invited to join in.
Subjects and dates
Tue 12 March, 8.30 Can multilingualism strengthen tolerance? Expert: Prof Dr Wim Vandenbussche
Thu 21 March, 16.00 International conflicts and the stance of the VUB Expert: Prof Dr Koert Debeuf
Thu 18 April, 16.00 Human rights: How do we approach them at the VUB? Expert: Prof Dr Stefaan Smis
Fri 19 April, 14.00
Federalism, Brussels, and the place of the VUB
Expert: Prof Dr Dave Sinardet
Wed 24 April, 16.00
Democracy, Equality, University Expert: Prof Dr Karen Celis
Wed 15 May, 16.00 Is self-determination under threat? Expert: Nausikaä Martens, coordinator of VUB-Dilemma
Thu 16 May, 8.30 Are freedoms absolute? Expert: Prof Dr Aube Wirtgen
Thu 23 May, 8.30
How sustainable are we really?
Expert: Prof Dr Cathy Macharis
Thu 23 May, 12.00
The ethical boundaries of AI Expert: Prof Dr Vincent Ginis
Thu 6 June, 12.00 What does well-being truly entail? Expert: Prof Dr Valéry Ann Jacobs
Thu 6 June, 16.00 Critical thinking in our programmes: What are we doing well, what can be improved? Expert: Prof Dr Karen François
Tue 25 June, 16.00
Student participation and questions about inclusion from the student community
