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International magazine of K.U.Leuven - January 2011

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Cover

• Chairman of Europe returns to his Alma Mater

Research

• Made by K.U.Leuven (1): The Vesalius Robot:
• A trumpet-call from history: alumnus unveils function of shells unearthed in Syria

University and Society

• The ‘weight’ of socio-economic differences: Think tank analyses relationship between lifestyle and obesity
• Profits from Christmas market donated to Sister Jeanne Devos Foundation

Student

• Is there more to Belgium than waffles and beer? Two international students talk ‘About Belgium’

News

• Prestigious European scholarships for two top researchers

International Co-operation

• Ambassador Jaimini Bhagwati visits Leuven

Academic Fundraising

• Kellogg’s finances fundamental cereal science and nutrition research

Backchat

• Picture this: Open wide
• Picture this: Point out the policeman
• 500 words: “From engineering to oriental jazz”

Leuven Favourites

• Pangaea

Editorial

• Dear reader
• Sehr geehrter Leser

Campus Insight is K.U.Leuven's international news magazine, and publishes on the research, education, student life, personnel issues, policy matters, continuing education, development cooperation and many other facets of life in and around the university.

Appearing three times a year, it offers articles for personnel, students, alumni, and friends of K.U.Leuven.