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Ghent University confirms its position as number one Belgian Host Institution in terms of ERC grants
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the names of 255 outstanding research leaders in Europe set to be awarded ERC Advanced Grants. Four of these are based at Ghent University.
Stool transplantation shows promise for Parkinson's disease
Clinical study shows stool transplantation of healthy gut bacteria reduces Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Dies Natalis 2024: Closing speech rector Rik Van de Walle
Read or watch rector Rik Van de Walle's closing speech, delivered at the 2024 Dies Natalis celebration.
Kristof Van Hecke becomes 'Fellow' of Chemistry Europe
Chemistry Europe's latest group of Fellows' consists of twenty-two outstanding researchers, and Ghent University professor Kristof Van Hecke is one of them.
EBRAINS research infrastructure secures €38 million in funding for new phase of digital neuroscience
The European Commission has accepted the EBRAINS 2.0 proposal submitted in response to the INFRASERV call, granting €38 million for the further development of services of the EBRAINS research infrastructure.
The Green Monster hiding in front of Cassiopeia A
Ghent University researcher Ilse De Looze led the study on the Green Monster with her DustOrigin team and revealed its true nature: "the Green Monster is photobombing the supernova remnant Cas A rather than being part of it"
Arctic vs Antarctic lake microbes: new research reveals unique evolutionary tales
An international research team of scientists led by biologists from Ghent University investigated the biodiversity and evolutionary history of microorganisms in Arctic, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic lakes in the first large scale study using DNA.
ERC Consolidator Grants for five Ghent University researchers
This grant will support these excellent scientists and scholars at the career stage where they may still be consolidating their own independent research teams to pursue their most promising scientific ideas.
ERC Starting Grants for five Ghent University researchers
Five Ghent University researchers will receive an ERC Starting Grant. This grant will allow them to expand their research group and conduct groundbreaking research.
ERC Proof of Concept Grant for two Ghent University researchers
Ghent University researchers Nele Vandersickel (left) and Anna Kaczmarek (right) win a Proof of Concept Grant. This allows them to bridge the gap between their groundbreaking research and the early stages of commercialization.