Practical Date and time: Thursday 5 February 2026, 14:00–18:00 (CET) Location: Aula Janssens, Campus Rochus,Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (Sint-Rochusstraat 43, 2000 Antwerpen) Format: In-person and online Language: English Registration: This event has passed. Introduction The thematic Joint Strategic Framework on Higher Education and Science for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with Be-cause health present: Decolonising Education […]
Kobe Kurvers
Strengthening Belgium’s role in the world
Belgian politicians, renowned scientists, ambassadors and alumni of VLIRUOS, ARES and ITM, all believe in the diplomatic value of global academic cooperation. We asked them to share their story in a video. Conflicts, climate change and global health challenges affect us all. What happens elsewhere in the world has a direct impact on our country. […]
European and African researchers introduce better adapted diagnostics in West-Africa
Wrong diagnosis and inadequate treatment of bloodstream infections (BSI) contribute to the increase of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Hospitals and laboratories in low-resource settings are particularly affected, often lacking the resources for accurate diagnostics and targeted antibiotic use. A team of African and European researchers have been working on a simplified, cheap and robust blood culture […]
Getting research into policy and practicy (GRIPP) through academic cooperation – join our dissemination events!
We invite anyone interested in getting research into policy and practice (GRIPP) to come together to exchange knowledge, share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore strategies for strengthening the integration of research into practice. Join us as we reflect on key insights and lessons from the peer-to-peer GRIPP learning trajectory and explore ways forward in creating a […]