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Mission statement: “As a visiting professor applied cognitive psychology, I am responsible for the triumvirate of any academic: research, education and service to academia and society. As such, I conduct scientific research by researching topics like study orientation, academic achievement and intercultural effectiveness. I also promote and guide several students towards the submission of their (master or doctoral) dissertation. As of 2025, I will lecture on general psychology for the first bachelor students of Psychology. As of 2026, I will also lecture on psychology for the first bachelor students of Educational sciences. Finally, I serve as a member of the departmental board of experimental psychology.”
Mission statement: “The Flemish Talentcenters were initiated by Voka and endorsed by the Flemish government. Classes of young children (aged 11 to 14) can come to one of the seven Flemish Talentcenters to discover their talents and interests. Based on a children-friendly report, pupils and their parents are supported in making an informed study choice towards and during early secondary education.”
https://talentcenter.vlaanderen/
Mission statement: “The Columbus orientation tool is a digital platform designed to assist students in making informed decisions about their educational paths. Developed by the Flemish government, Columbus is primarily aimed at secondary school students to help them explore their strengths, interests and potential study choices for higher education. Columbus offers a structured process where students can assess their skills, interests, and motivations. The tool provides personalized feedback and guidance, helping students to better understand themselves and the educational opportunities available to them.”
https://www.exploratietoolcolumbus.be/
Mission statement: “DIES measures intercultural effectiveness in the workplace by assessing how effectively people deal with the cultural background of individuals in various intercultural situations. This user-friendly, time-efficient, and digital tool enables organizations and companies to gain insight into intercultural effectiveness within their structures. Moreover, individuals gain a deeper understanding of their own reactions, their strengths and their weaknesses as immediate feedback directly follows the test.”
Mission statement: "The project is a collaboration with UNIZO, the Organization for the Self-Employed and SMEs in Flanders, funded by Europe WSE (Call 59_Partnerships Inclusive Workplaces). This project aims to promote DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to create a diverse and inclusive workplace within SME companies in an evidence-based and sustainable way. The focus is on making the labor market accessible to vulnerable target groups, with an emphasis on long-term employment and integration through structural and sustainable adjustments in collaboration with SMEs."
https://research.ugent.be/web/result/project/211db536-d671-40b4-aac0-2ded4912d365/details/nl
Mission statement: “The Steunpunt focuses on the development of comprehensive tests for mathematics and Dutch in the context of educational development. The Steunpunt consists of a consortium of all five Flemish universities and two colleges. As of 2023-2024, These universities and colleges combine their expertise at the request of the Flemish government to rollout central testing for the Flemish primary and secondary education.”