"Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" — Michael Palin
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On Thursday, 26 June 2025, Tiago Azeredo Dionísio successfully defended his PhD: “Who we are, what we feel and how we behave in the landscape: A study on place-bonds in Belgium and Portugal”.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr.Veerle Van Eetvelde (Ghent University), Prof. Dr. Fátima Bernardo (Évora University), Dr. Kim Dierckx (Ghent University)
Examination Committee: Prof. Dr. Haosheng Huang (Chair) (Ghent University), Prof. Dr. Marc Antrop (Ghent University), Prof. Dr. Isabel Loupa-Ramos (Ghent University, Instituto Superior Técnico – Lisbon University), Prof. Dr. Ruth Krebs (Ghent University), Prof. Dr. Maria Lewicka (Nicolaus Copernicus University), Prof. Dr. Andreas Aagaard Christensen (Roskilde University)
Congratulations Tiago!
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An extensive track record
In-depth quality research in a wide range of geographical disciplines.
Bachelor of Science in Geography and Geomatics/Master of Science in Geography and Geomatics.
Research projects at various funding bodies at local, regional, national, European and international levels.
High-quality scientific output: several PhDs every year, a large number of international papers published in highly cited journals, and more.
Contributing at other courses, co-organising specific teacher training in geography and postgraduate training in hydrography.
Training with a future: a wide range of jobs due to increasing awareness of climate issues and sustainable development.
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Important information for students (other than CSC) who want to make a Ghent University PhD at the Department of Geography.
