Under the banner ‘science as a public good’, new rector Jan Danckaert underlined the importance of science in a world in transition and crisis when opening the academic year at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).
A mural of VUB’s late honorary rector Caroline Pauwels has appeared on a graffiti wall at the university campus in Etterbeek. "Rest in peace, honorary rector," reads the caption accompanying the fresco.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has confirmed that Jan Danckaert will take over from rector Caroline Pauwels who recently stepped down from the position due to illness.
Caroline Pauwels, the widely-respected rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB), has resigned for health reasons. Her decision was announced by the university on Wednesday, which said that she will focus on her family and friends in the coming period.