Business Economics Elisa, an international student from Germany Here's her story Elisa, an international student from Germany Here's her story Hi, I'm Elisa and I'm from Germany! Here's a bit more about my experience as a student in Antwerp. The city is vibrant and multicultural, where you can hear …

Toxicological Centre search menu search content Ketamine use Sewage proves Belgians use significantly more ketamine than before UAntwerp scientists conduct sewage research at 26 different locations in Belgium Ketamine use is on the rise in our country, scientists from the University of Antwerp concl…

Get to know UAntwerp search menu search content Master of Epidemiology Mary Ann | Philippines 'Be passionate about what you do. It will make studying a lot easier!' I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Prior to coming to Antwerp,…

Postgraduate of Algology Postgraduate of Algology Interuniversity-certificate Postgraduate of Algology Interuniversity-certificate What? Pain is the most common reason for patients to see their general practitioner. A substantial proportion of adults (1 in 5) in Europe suffer from chronic pain that …

Get to know UAntwerp search menu search content Master of Physics Alexandra | Greece Impressed by the study conditions 'Alstublieft'. That was the first Dutch word I learnt after my arrival here. It means 'please' and it’s something typical for the Belgian mentality I think. If there can be someth…

Get to know UAntwerp search menu search content Master of Biology Alexander | United States of America 'A European view on my field of study will make me a better biologist' Alexander in the Master of Biology: Biodiversity, Conservation and Restoration If someone had told me three years ago that I w…

Get to know UAntwerp search menu search content Master of Computer Science: Data Science Geraldo | Ecuador 'Coming to study at the UAntwerp is a huge challenge since the level of education here is quite high.' Education at UAntwerp Professors here are incredible. They do a lot of research and they a…

Nele Bernheim onbezoldigd medewerker Publicaties Nele Bernheim Fashion in Belgium during the First World War and the case of Norine Bron Fashion, society, and the First World War: international perspectives / Bass-Krueger, Maude [edit.]; et al. [edit.]-p. 72-88 Auteur(s) Nele Bernheim Citatielink No…

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…

Henk de Smaele hoogleraar Publicaties Henk de Smaele “Ah! De muzelmannen zijn wijzer!” Belgische antiklerikalen en liberalen in het Osmaanse Rijk Bron Geschiedenissen van de islam in Nederland en Vlaanderen / Crienen, Vera [edit.]; et al. [edit.]-p. 161-186 Auteur(s) Houssine Alloul, Henk de Sma…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 42 Non-vaccinated Belgians have more physical interactions August 24th 2021 Large majority of participants in the Great Corona Study spontaneously share vaccination status A large majority of vaccinated Belgians tell family and friends…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 38 More Belgians are going abroad this summer June 1st 2021 Quarter of young adults say they will not book a trip until vaccination appointment is booked Compared to last year, more Belgians will travel abroad. July is the most popular…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 16 For the first time, the well-being of Antwerp’s citizens is worse than other Belgians’ July 28th 2020 The Great Corona study shows that 9% didn’t follow the ‘bubble of fifteen’ rule at all As stricter corona measures were …

Bachelor of Social-Economic Sciences Meet our students and alumni Meet our students and alumni Student Ines, alumna Jenthe and teaching assistant Kim about the Bachelor Social-Economic Sciences The English-language Bachelor Social-Economic Sciences was organised for the first time in academic year 2…

Tine Vertommen unpaid staff Research Tine Vertommen Research team Social Epidemiology & Health Policy (SEHPO) Expertise Prevalence research into violence and abuse of children Effectivity research into the prevention of violence against children Qualitative research into survivors narratives of sexu…

Experimental Neurobiology Unit search menu search content News and Events Read our blog! with articles about research and education at our faculty News from the Faculty Europe gives young scientists a boost UAntwerp researchers secure ERC Starting Grants Publication date 5 September 2025 Plant-based…

Nele Bernheim unpaid staff Publications Nele Bernheim Fashion in Belgium during the First World War and the case of Norine Source Fashion, society, and the First World War: international perspectives / Bass-Krueger, Maude [edit.]; et al. [edit.]-p. 72-88 Author(s) Nele Bernheim Citation link Norine …

Henry van de Velde search menu search content Caterina Verdickt The Realm of Silence. Consequences of the artistic migration towards Great Britain during the Great War on post war Belgian interior design. Promotors: Lara Schrijver, Els De Vos In this PHD the aim has been to study a very specific par…

Henk de Smaele professor Publications Henk de Smaele “Ah! De muzelmannen zijn wijzer!” Belgische antiklerikalen en liberalen in het Osmaanse Rijk Source Geschiedenissen van de islam in Nederland en Vlaanderen / Crienen, Vera [edit.]; et al. [edit.]-p. 161-186 Author(s) Houssine Alloul, Henk de S…

Louise Ledegen doctoral scholarship holder Research Louise Ledegen Research team Centre for Urban History Growing up urban: Children's literature and the city in Dutch-speaking Belgium, 1900-1940. 01/10/2023 - 30/09/2027 Abstract Growing Up Urban is the first in-depth research project devoted to lit…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 1 Call to work from home was heeded March 10 2020 More than half a million Belgians participated in the UAntwerp corona study on Tuesday On Tuesday, Belgians massively filled in the corona study questionnaire, an initiative of the Univ…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 7 6 in 10 already have a mask at home April 28th 2020 Pre-teaching is fairly easy for just under half of participants in UAntwerp’s Great Corona Study On 4 May, a mask will become mandatory in public transport and we will also wear o…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 9 ‘We think others will not abide by the rule of four’ May 12th 2020 The Great Corona study surveyed our attitude about relaxation of the measures We have little faith in others when it comes to respecting the ‘rule of four’. A…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 11 Our mental well-being is heading in the right direction May 26th 2020 On Tuesday, 50,000 people took part in eleventh wave of UAntwerp’s Great Corona Study Since the first relaxations in early May, the mental well-being of Belgian…

The Great Corona Study search menu search content Results survey 40 Most parents also want a vaccine for their children June 29th 2021 Great Corona Study shows that we are more in touch with each other The vast majority of parents, who have already been vaccinated, would have their underage children…