Practical
Pleinlaan 2
1050 Elsene
Building D, Room D.2.01 (promotiezaal)
In light of the VUB International Days (18 & 19 October 2023), organised by the VUB International Relations office, we want to highlight the VUB's international cooperation work. One of the events that is part of these International Days, is the annual University Development Cooperation (UDC) Career Award, now in its third year. The event takes place on Wednesday 18 October 2023, on the VUB's main campus, in Building D, room D.2.01 (promotiezaal), starting at 16:30, and finishing at 17:30, followed by a reception.
The UDC Award was created to recognize VUB staff for their contribution to university development cooperation. The award is part of the VUB Global Minds Programme, which aims to strengthen cooperation with partners in the Global South. The nominee must be an active or retired member of staff from the VUB, with a proven track record in university development cooperation, and must have an extensive network in the Global South consisting of professors, staff and students, which is accessible to the VUB community.
This year, the UDC Career Award goes to Professor Georges Eisendrath, who throughout his career has been an inspiration to students and colleagues, and has spent his career making a difference to all he has worked with. Making a list of Georges' contribution to UDC is simply impossible. What is certain is that his work in countries such as Cuba and Kenya has been pioneering and exemplary. Through numerous projects, together with local university partners, he has broadened the focus of university development cooperation. As an ICT specialist, he has also helped many local communities in their digital access and further professionalisation. It is therefore with tremendous pride that we put prof. Georges Eisendrath in the spotlight, and celebrate his many accomplishments. Please join us in the celebrations!
Details Event
- Date: 18 October 2023; 16u30 – 17u30
- Venue: Promotie zaal, VUB campus, Building D, room D.2.01
- Followed by reception
Should you wish to participate in this event, please register here. The UDC Career Award is nr 8 on the registration list; please fill in all the details, but pay special attention to nr 8 - many thanks!
The UDC Career Awards 2023 is held in the framework of the International Days 2023 (18 & 19 October). More information and the programme of these International Days is available online.