Global Change Ecology search menu search content Vegetation in tidal wetlands is key to their climate resilience Vegetation key to climate resilient coastal wetlands Coastal wetlands are hotspots of biodiversity as well as significant carbon sinks. They also provide great opportunities to protect ou…

Tom Maris researcher Research Tom Maris Research team Ecosphere Ecoplan Tool. 10/09/2024 - 30/11/2027 Abstract When developing Sigma areas (areas designated for nature restoration and safety against flooding within the frame of the Sigmaplan), choices must always be made about location and design. I…

ECOSPHERE search menu search content Midge monitoring along the Zeeschelde: short summary Midges Midges are small (1-5 mm) slender to robust, often dark-colored mosquitoes that are related to lake flies. 167 species occur naturally in Belgium, both stinging and non-stinging. 16 species are observed …

MONDO search menu search content Guided city tour Guided city tour - 17 November Thank you for joining us at the guided city tour! We really enjoyed the 2-hour walk during which we explored the historic city centre of Antwerp together (Groenplaats, Schelde, Grote Markt and Schipperskwartier) with th…

Stijn Temmerman professor Research Stijn Temmerman Research team Ecosphere Expertise Ecology of coastal and estuarine systems, in particular tidal wetlands (marshes and mangroves), how they function through interactions between tides, waves, storm surges, sea level rise, erosion, sedimentation, vege…

Condensed Matter Theory search menu search content News 10 million euros for innovative research into gold nanoscrews European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a Synergy Grant to physicist Sara Bals Publication date 12 November 2024 Minecraft kan je nu ook educatief verantwoord spelen Wetenschappe…

ECOSPHERE search menu search content Education ECOSPHERE at Different Academic Levels The tabs on the left provide information on various educational programmes related to ECOSPHERE and a list of thesis topics currently offered by our research group. For detailed information on the individual course…

Research group for Urban Development search menu search content A-passages. Left bank. Crossing the Scheldt River. In the tradition of the major international ideas competitions on urban development in Antwerp, the Antwerp city architect launched an ideas competition in early 2017 about the future o…

Care and the natural living environment search menu search content Outdoor Care Greening of healthcare facilities The Outdoor Care project is about customised greening of healthcare facilities, based on the idea that nature has a beneficial effect on health. In the first place for patients, but also…

Global Change Ecology search menu search content Nature-based solutions Nature-based solutions Here we present a link to some of our recent projects and research around nature-based solutions. Research focuses for example on the implementation of large scale nature-restoration projects that provide …

ECOSPHERE search menu search content Knijtenmonitoring langsheen de Zeeschelde: korte samenvatting Knijten Knijten of knutjes zijn kleine (1-5 mm) slanke tot robuuste, veelal donker gekleurde mugjes die verwant zijn aan dansmuggen. In België komen van nature 167 soorten voor, zowel stekende als nie…

Non Written Output search menu search content A-passages A-passages. Left bank. Crossing the Scheldt River. In the tradition of the major international ideas competitions on urban development in Antwerp, the Antwerp city architect launched an ideas competition in early 2017 about the future of the L…

Francqui Chair: William Marx search menu search content Eat & drink Restaurants, bistros and pubs A quick bite Maison Tartine, Minderbroedersrui 60 (very near Campus): All-day-Breakfast-Brunch-Lunch-cakes-Homemade iced teas. Take away Kool & Zo, Prinsstraat 40 (across the main entrance of Stadscampu…

Centre for Urban History search menu search content Wat is ‘mooie’ stedelijkheid? Of beter: wat is ‘goede’ stedelijkheid? CSG Blogpost Ilja Van Damme De opzienbarende plannen van Fernand Huts om ‘zijn’ Boerentoren te herscheppen in een Burj Khalifa aan de Schelde, verhitten de gemoederen…

Eric Struyf senior research manager Research Eric Struyf Research team Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) - Ecology in a time of change Expertise Research Manager of the Global Change Ecology Centre. My expertise lies in the development of multi- and transdisciplinary research projects on multi-factorial …

MONDO search menu search content Saja Tawalbeh My name is Saja Tawalbeh, I came from Jordan and I'm a Ph.D researcher and mandate assistant at the Department of Computer Science. I was born in Jordan around 30 years ago. I was raised in a beautiful city in north Jordan called Irbid. I have a lot of …

Sustainable Pavements and Asphalt Research (SUPAR) search menu search content News Archive IJzelvrij fietspad op Campus Groenenborger 2022 2022/05/16: VRT Nieuws - Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen is niet alleen: 5 vragen bij golf aan betonrot die komende jaren op ons afkomt 2022/05/16: Radio 1 - Antwerpse…

Get to know UAntwerp search menu search content Master of Business Economics Andrea | Italy What I really like is the international environment "When I tell you what caught my attention on the University of Antwerp in the first place you are going to laugh or shake your head. I took a gap year after…

Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy Meet our alumni Find out where their degree has brought them Meet our alumni Find out where their degree has brought them If you choose to study Economic Policy, you'll become a global student and citizen. Over the past few years, we've had graduates from 2…

Centre for Urban History search menu search content Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? Het netwerk van sekswerkers door de lens van het logementshuis - een baken van seksuele agency. Dea Van den Brande Het negentiende -eeuwse Antwerpen stond bekend om haar befaamde Schipperskwartier, waar talrijke bordel…

Patrick Meire emeritus occasional assignment Research Patrick Meire Research team Ecosphere Expertise Ecological investigations in aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Vegetation mapping. Physico-chemical and biological (BBI) analysis of water quality. Blue-Green strategies for climate change adaptation …

Stijn Temmerman professor About Stijn Temmerman Stijn Temmerman Contact Campus Drie Eiken Show email address Tel. +3232652313 Universiteitsplein 1 2610 Wilrijk, BEL I am a Geographer studying impacts of global change on coasts and river landscapes, and how ecosystems and human society can mitigate a…

Jan Vranken emeritus occasional assignment About Jan Vranken Jan Vranken Contact Stadscampus Show email address Sint-Jacobstraat 2 2000 Antwerpen, BEL Jan Vranken (Vucht/Maasmechelen - Belgium, 1944) obtained a PhD in political and social sciences (University of Antwerp, 1977) with a dissertation on…

Jonas Schoelynck TT. asst. research professor Research Jonas Schoelynck Research team Ecosphere Expertise In my research I focus on the BIO in biogeochemistry. This means that I study the interaction of plants and animals with their environment, and in particular chemical and geomorphological proces…

Medicine and Health Sciences Testimonials of exchange students Testimonials of exchange students The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences welcomes exchange students from all over the world. Find out what they think about our programmes and what they have to say about their experience in Antwerp. …