The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a Dutch-speaking university located in Brussels, Belgium. It was established in 1834 and became independent in 1970. The VUB has two campuses in Brussels with over 15,000 students from 127 nationalities. It focuses on employability, creativity, and entrepreneurship through its programs. The VUB conducts research collaborations within Belgium and internationally in areas such as Europe, China, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It works to transfer its research to spin-offs and has created over 18 million euros in spin-offs. The VUB is looking to increase synergies through collaborations like the Brussels University Alliance.
On Wednesday 29th January, the Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training were launched at a conference at the University of Nottingham.
Speech presentation at Northeast Normal University ( Changchun, China)Γιώργος Ζάχος
Παρουσίαση σε ομιλία στο Συνέδριο “New Trends in Scholarly Communication System and the Transformation of Research Libraries”, Πανεπιστήμιο Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Κίνα, 20 -23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016.
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Presentation of my speech at the Conference "
New Trends in Scholarly Communication System and the Transformation of Research Libraries”, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China, 20 -23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016.
[Sommer] [7 into 1. Integration and Collaboration: The new library for Humani...Diane Koen
Presentation made by [Dorothea Sommer] at the IFLA Library Buildings and Equipment Satellite Meeting. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Aug.10-11, 2016.
On Wednesday 29th January, the Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training were launched at a conference at the University of Nottingham.
Speech presentation at Northeast Normal University ( Changchun, China)Γιώργος Ζάχος
Παρουσίαση σε ομιλία στο Συνέδριο “New Trends in Scholarly Communication System and the Transformation of Research Libraries”, Πανεπιστήμιο Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Κίνα, 20 -23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016.
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Presentation of my speech at the Conference "
New Trends in Scholarly Communication System and the Transformation of Research Libraries”, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China, 20 -23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2016.
[Sommer] [7 into 1. Integration and Collaboration: The new library for Humani...Diane Koen
Presentation made by [Dorothea Sommer] at the IFLA Library Buildings and Equipment Satellite Meeting. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Aug.10-11, 2016.
The workshop will stress the importance of transitions as a new “urban commons” narrative for urban infrastructure (housing, food, mobility, etc.), collaborative civilian empowerment, network governance, alternative finance, urban co-operatives, energy grassroots mobilisation, data-driven sovereignties/devolution, urban welfare, and urban development. Additionally, the workshop will focus on questions of urban governance and will explore different frameworks for governing common urban resources.
Hence, after consideration of the above, we should also ask whether another urban governance model is possible, a ‘third way’ of urban experimentation between state and market (Keith & Calzada, 2017; Keith & Calzada, 2016; Dellenbaugh et al., 2016).
This is the final workshop of the series ‘Bridging European Urban Transformations 2016-2018’ that has been coordinated by Dr Igor Calzada. To conclude, this workshop series:
• aimed to bring about academics and non-academics to reflect on urban challenges affecting cities and regions in Europe.
• emphasized an interdisciplinary dialogue, bridged the gap between theory and practice, and encouraged knowledge exchange between academics, policymakers, citizens, and activists.
• built on the first, second, third, and fourth Brussels workshop of the ESRC Urban Transformations programme and formed part of a series of interventions in partnership.
SAVE CHILDHOOD PRESENTATION - MARCH 2015Wendy Ellyatt
Putting Children First - Societal Wellbeing and the Challenges to Modern Childhood
Wendy Ellyatt's 2015 presentation to a senior early years audience in the UK
El inicio de gestiones gubernamentales nacionales y provinciales constituye un contexto propicio para reavivar el debate público sobre la política educativa. Y más aún, si coincidimos en que la compleja situación que atravesamos en materia educativa no se soluciona con medidas sectoriales, sino que es indispensable motorizar una transformación cultural a través de una visión inspiradora que movilice a toda la sociedad.
Estamos convencidos que la educación debe ser erigida como valor máximo, para generar un cambio de expectativas en los actores del sistema educativo, y así articular los compromisos necesarios para su transformación. Las intenciones reformadoras necesitan de sujetos colectivos que las encarnen reflexivamente, orientando políticas educativas específicas apoyadas en principios democráticos y plurales, y trascendiendo la coyuntura para aportar a la construcción de un futuro.
Nuestra provincia tiene el desafío de legislar y planificar su propio sistema educativo, con sus particularidades y singularidades, y al mismo tiempo, encontrar los dispositivos adecuados de interrelación con la esfera nacional.
Pero es necesario el debate y la participación amplia de todos para ponernos de acuerdo: primero sobre la educación que tenemos, y después, sobre la educación que queremos. Por ello, la discusión de una Ley de Educación para Santa Fe es sobre todo, un pretexto para alcanzar un nuevo consenso educativo.
The workshop will stress the importance of transitions as a new “urban commons” narrative for urban infrastructure (housing, food, mobility, etc.), collaborative civilian empowerment, network governance, alternative finance, urban co-operatives, energy grassroots mobilisation, data-driven sovereignties/devolution, urban welfare, and urban development. Additionally, the workshop will focus on questions of urban governance and will explore different frameworks for governing common urban resources.
Hence, after consideration of the above, we should also ask whether another urban governance model is possible, a ‘third way’ of urban experimentation between state and market (Keith & Calzada, 2017; Keith & Calzada, 2016; Dellenbaugh et al., 2016).
This is the final workshop of the series ‘Bridging European Urban Transformations 2016-2018’ that has been coordinated by Dr Igor Calzada. To conclude, this workshop series:
• aimed to bring about academics and non-academics to reflect on urban challenges affecting cities and regions in Europe.
• emphasized an interdisciplinary dialogue, bridged the gap between theory and practice, and encouraged knowledge exchange between academics, policymakers, citizens, and activists.
• built on the first, second, third, and fourth Brussels workshop of the ESRC Urban Transformations programme and formed part of a series of interventions in partnership.
SAVE CHILDHOOD PRESENTATION - MARCH 2015Wendy Ellyatt
Putting Children First - Societal Wellbeing and the Challenges to Modern Childhood
Wendy Ellyatt's 2015 presentation to a senior early years audience in the UK
El inicio de gestiones gubernamentales nacionales y provinciales constituye un contexto propicio para reavivar el debate público sobre la política educativa. Y más aún, si coincidimos en que la compleja situación que atravesamos en materia educativa no se soluciona con medidas sectoriales, sino que es indispensable motorizar una transformación cultural a través de una visión inspiradora que movilice a toda la sociedad.
Estamos convencidos que la educación debe ser erigida como valor máximo, para generar un cambio de expectativas en los actores del sistema educativo, y así articular los compromisos necesarios para su transformación. Las intenciones reformadoras necesitan de sujetos colectivos que las encarnen reflexivamente, orientando políticas educativas específicas apoyadas en principios democráticos y plurales, y trascendiendo la coyuntura para aportar a la construcción de un futuro.
Nuestra provincia tiene el desafío de legislar y planificar su propio sistema educativo, con sus particularidades y singularidades, y al mismo tiempo, encontrar los dispositivos adecuados de interrelación con la esfera nacional.
Pero es necesario el debate y la participación amplia de todos para ponernos de acuerdo: primero sobre la educación que tenemos, y después, sobre la educación que queremos. Por ello, la discusión de una Ley de Educación para Santa Fe es sobre todo, un pretexto para alcanzar un nuevo consenso educativo.
Living Lab: Innovative Brussels Care - Support from the Clusterlifetech.brussels
Collaboration between the Brussels-Capital Region and Flanders in the "Proeftuin Zorginnovatie program Vlaanderen". The objective of this program is to stimulate innovation in health care for seniors by supporting innovative projects on all aspects of this field including prevention, education, diagnosis , care and interventions. Innoviris, Brussels funding partners launches with IWT, a call for projects: Living Lab: Innovative Care Brussels.
Information Session on 25 October 2013.
Presentation: Support from the Brussels LifeTech Cluster
Preliminary detailed program of key-note sessions and full paper parallel sessions.
The 1st Global Thematic IASC Conference on the Knowledge Commons brings together leading people from a number of international scientific research communities, social science researchers, practitioners
and policy analysts, to discuss the rationale and practical feasibility of institutional arrangements designed to emulate key public domain conditions for collaborative research.
Presentation of Liliana Moreira for EDEN's European Online and Distance Learning Week on 'New international mobility perspectives and challenges for the raising European Campuses' - Monday, November 2, 2020, 15:00-16:30 CET
More info:
http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/eodlw-2020-1/
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
3. CORE
VALUES
Promotion of research
and thought without
dogma or prejudice
An open atmosphere of
tolerance and diversity
Active pluralism,
respect and open
mindness
4. VUB TODAY
EMPLOYABILITY, CREATIVITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
almost
15.000
students
21% international students
127nationalities
of which 40 are taught
in English
29 BA –
75 MA –
22 MA-after-MA-
16 PG- programmes
7. CAMPUS JETTE
Academic Hospital
325.000 consultations
30.000 patients in hospitalisation
3.500 employees
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
Diabetes, Center for Reproduction, ….
10. BRUSSELS 4th business city in Europe, after London, Paris, Frankfurt
(Cushman &Wakefield Cities Monitor 2009)
1 million inhabitants, 30% non-Belgian nationality,
55% non-Belgian origin (France, Morocco, Italy, Spain,...)
European diversity on a small scale
Easy accessibility from all over Europe and worldwide
International decision center, EU institutions, NATO
International talent pool
Cost of living lower than London, Paris, Amsterdam
Mercer Human Resources – Cost of Living Index 2009
12. KNOWLEDGE CENTERS
Created in 2001 on the initiative
of the Flemish Government.
It teaches advanced Master programmes
focusing on interdisciplinary research
in European Studies, more specifically
on the role of the EU in an international setting.
BICCS serves as the capital of Europe's main
academic hub between Europe and China.
Research - enhancing understanding
of China’s development
Education - The institute runs four major post-graduate
programmes related to business and investment
Institute for
European Studies
IES
Brussels
Institute for
Contemporary
China Studies
BICCS
13. BRUSSELS COLLABORATION AND BEYOND
Université Libre
de Bruxelles
Erasmus College
for Higher
Education Brussels
(Erasmus
Hogeschool
Brussel)
Royal Military
School
Vesalius
College
Kent University
(Brussels’
antenna)
Other Flemish
universities (UGent
!)
17. INTERNATIONAL
COLLABORATIONLATIN AMERICA
Cuba
10 years of intense
collaboration
Bolivia
humanities:
vulnerable children
Brazil
partner in Erasmus Mundus
(coord. Granada)
and affiliate member
of the Institute for Studies
Brazil-Europe
Other areas
being explored
18. VUB FROM RESEARCH TO SPIN-OFFS
FACTS & FIGURES
Flemish governmental support
for fundamental research
13%
Projects funded by
governments
45,5%
Revenues from
collaboration with
private sector
23,5%
Own research means
18%
Exclusief FWO-mandaten
19. OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE
R&D Department: TTI and CROSSTALKS
Solid research policy and advice concerning
research funding
Research Quality Assessments
Research coordination underpins VUB research
policy and offers advice concerning external
developments
The EU-cell is the interface between researchers
and the European Commission’s international
research projects
1.
Research
Coordination of
8 faculties
20. OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE
R&D Department: TTI and CROSSTALKS
Offers educational projects
for youngsters
Knowledge debates for
the wider public
Research projects assigned by civil
society organizations
Science Shop
2.
Science
Communication
21. OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE
R&D Department: TTI and CROSSTALKS
Gateway between the university’s research
& expertise and industrial partners
Technology transfer, valorization & business
development
A multidisciplinary team of experts:
technology transfer officers, innovation
specialists, business & spin-off consultancy, legal
advisors, intellectual property management, risk
capital fund, event organization
3.
Technology
Transfer Interface
22. OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE
R&D Department: TTI and CROSSTALKS
Creating a new exchange dynamic
Interdisciplinary & bottom-up approach
Encouraging cross-talking
and stimulating innovation through
different formats (workshops, round
tables) and international publications
4.
CROSSTALKS -
VUB’s University
and Industry
Network
23. TTI = BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OF IP PORTFOLIO
40
patent families
(application)
VUB
65
patent families
(application)
with partners
Several patent
families
(application)
with other
research
institutions and
industry
such as
Interuniversity institute for
Micro-electronics (IMEC)
Flemish Interuniversity institute for
Biotechnology (VIB)
More than
100patents!
More information on technology offers:
www.vubtechtransfer.be
25. COLLABORATIONS MU - VUB
Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (MU) – Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Samenwerkingsovereenkomst op het gebied van medisch onderwijs en onderzoek
en uitwisseling studenten en academische staf
Arts & Social Sciences (MU) – Arts and Philosophy (VUB)
Prof A Knotter (MU) – Prof. P Scholliers & Prof G Vanthemsche (VUB)
Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (MU) - Medicine and Pharmacy (VUB)
Prof J Kleinjans & Dr J Van Delft (MU) – Prof V Rogiers (VUB)
Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (MU) - Science and Bio-engineering Sciences (VUB)
Prof F. J. van Schooten, Dr J van Delft, Prof J Kleinjans (MU) - Prof M Volders (VUB)
Knowledge Engineering (UM) - Science and Bio-engineering Sciences (VUB)
Dr K Tuyls (MU) – Prof A Nowé (VUB)
27. THE BRUSSELS UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE (BUA)
Enlargement
of the study
programmes
in English at
MA level
Increasing
synergies in
education
and research,
optimization of
resources
Exploration of
new routes
for
international
collaboration
