8. Ghent University 1817-2017

This conference is the first of many activities anticipating the bicentenary of Ghent University in 2017. It is organized within the scope of UGentMemorie, the historical platform of Ghent University founded in 2010 by the Institute of Public History. UGentMemorie collects history, memories and heritage of Ghent University and stimulates research on academic life in al its diversities. Future activities concerning Ghent University 1817-2017 will be listed at www.UGentMemorie.be. (for the time being mainly in Dutch)