Federalism, Brussels, and the place of the VUB

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 
  Expert: Prof Dr Caroline Buts