Breakthroughs in Science
(seminar)
(seminar)
First Semester – Dondeynehuis – on location
Science evolves continuously through change and discovery which may have significant impacts on man and environment. In this seminar scientists testify about recent evolutions within their domain. During an on site visit the students are introduced to the discipline and workplace of the scientist. They also have the opportunity to ask questions and to enter into discussion.
Coordination: Prof. Bernard Himpens (dean Faculty of Medicine) and Mrs. Maggy Van Wanghe.
Dates & program
- Mo 03/10: “Health in a more global perspective", Prof. B. Spitz, UZ Leuven, Campus Gasthuisberg, Administrative building, conference room Berlioz. Gathering at the reception of the Hospital.
- Mo 10/10: “Bionanotechnology: the power of the small”, Prof. Y. Engelborghs, Geb. Biochemie, Celestijnenlaan 200G (lokaal 00.59), 3001 Heverlee.
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Mo 17/10: "Emerging diseases: back from the future", Prof. M. Van Ranst, Minderbroedersstraat 10, 3000 Leuven, Rega Instituut, Bureau De Somer.
- Mo 24/10: “Paradigm shifts in the fight against oral bacteria: make peace not war!”, Prof. W. Teughels. UZ St. Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer 7, 3000 Leuven, room ‘De Bondt’, niv. 02.
- Mo 31/10: “Sustainable oceans”, Prof. F. Volckaert, Ch. Deberiotstraat 32, 3000 Leuven.
- Mo 07/11: “History behind the screens. An introduction to papyrology”, Prof. W. Clarysse. Onderzoekseenheid Geschiedenis, Blijde Inkomststraat 21, 3000 Leuven, Erasmusgebouw, 6th. Floor.
- Mo 14/11: “An introduction to nano-electronics", Dr. G. Eneman, IMEC 4/3B, Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Heverlee. Gathering at the lobby of IMEC.
- Mo 21/11: “The Global Classroom”, Prof. W. Van Petegem en Dhr. E. Luyten, Dienst Media en Leren, Kapeldreef 62, 3001 Heverlee.
Time
From 8 to 10 pm.
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