Programme overview – PETRA & HERWIG

PROGRAMMA

Onderwijs
Onderzoek en Valorisatie
Internationalisering
Partnerschappen
Levenslang leren
Alumni
HR en Talentontwikkeling
Welzijn en Gezondheid
Diversiteit en Gender
Duurzaamheid
Cultuur
Studentenvoorzieningen en Infrastructuur
Digitalisering en Data
Artificiële intelligentie

Education

"UGent should be the benchmark for high-quality education. We achieve this by strengthening the governance of our programmes and providing better support for students throughout their academic journey."

Research and Valorisation

"We aim for innovative and impactful research. Therefore, we support researchers at every stage of the process: from fundraising to establishing collaborations and science communication."

Internationalisation

"Our goal is for UGent to be a truly international university. By forging more strategic partnerships and creating a welcoming environment for international UGent members, we enhance our global profile."

Partnerships

"UGent collaborates with many partners, but especially with UZ Gent. We share challenges and ambitions, and will work together to realise strategic projects such as UGent Verbeeldt 2050 and the UZ masterplan."

Alumni

"By further developing and optimising our alumni network, we offer more opportunities worldwide to students and staff, thereby increasing our societal impact as a university."

Lifelong learning

"We position UGent as a leader in lifelong learning by offering flexible programmes. The interaction between academia and the labour market is mutually beneficial."

HR and Talent development

"UGent should be an inspiring and motivating work environment for every staff member. We focus on reducing bureaucracy and increasing trust, well-being and respect, as well as providing support for staff in a leadership position."

Well-being and Health

"We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for every UGent member, and we lead the necessary cultural shift regarding transgressive behaviour."

Diversity and Gender

"We strive for an inclusive university where every student and staff member – regardless of gender, background, socio-economic status or other factors – has equal opportunities."

Sustainability

"Sustainability is a core value in our programme; it is essential for our future. We foster greater involvement and commitment to sustainability initiatives across education, research, and operations."

Culture

"By encouraging the interaction between science and art, we provide a breeding ground for imagination, doubt and critical reflection."

Student facilities and Infrastructure

"Without appropriate infrastructure, working and studying at UGent would not be possible. We focus on increasing the number of study spaces, providing affordable and sustainable student services, including housing, and building future-oriented workplaces."

Digitalisation and Data

"We will actively work on administrative simplification, user-friendliness, optimisation of our ICT systems, and improving accessibility to tools and technology for research."

Artificial intelligence

"We embrace the opportunities that artificial intelligence offers for education, research, and administrative processes. We focus on actively supporting students and staff in keeping up with the rapid developments."