"Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" — Michael Palin
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News
On Tuesday 3 September 2024, Emnet Negash successfully defended his PhD: “Climate and Conflict as Spatial Drivers of Agroecosystems in Ethiopia”.
Supervisors: Prof. dr. Kwinten Van Weverberg (UGent and RMI), Prof. dr. Bert Van Schaeybroeck (UGent and RMI), Em. Prof. dr. Jan Nyssen (Ugent) Examination Committee: Prof. dr. Alain De Wulf (Ugent, Chair), Prof. dr. Lina Eklund, (Lund University, Sweden), Prof. dr. Emiru Birhane, (Mekelle University, Ethiopia), Prof. dr. Tim Van de Voorde (Ugent) , Prof. dr. Piet Termonia (Ugent and RMI).
Congratulations Emnet!
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Events
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Dec 12Public Lecture: Henry Yeung – Theory and Explanation in Geography
VUB Usquare Campus, Kroonlaan 227, B-1050 Brussels, room A.1.23
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.
Information for CSC applicants
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Important information for students who want to apply for a 4 year CSC grant and make a Ghent University PhD at the Department of Geography.
