Committee on Human Rights Policy and Dual-Use Research

Functioning

The Committee on Human Rights Policy and Dual-Use Research meets every month and, among other things, provides advise on possible collaborations. In some cases, the Committee invites the person seeking advice or an expert to further discuss the dossier. In case of urgency, the Chair of the Committee may consults with the members electronically.

The Committee shall respond to questions from staff within two weeks, regardless of the type of agreement. Within this period, the staff member will know whether a more in-depth investigation is necessary.

The Committee is composed in such a way that it is representative of the entire Ghent University community, as well as having the necessary expertise on human rights and dual-use research.

Composition

Chair

Prof Mieke van Herreweghe, vice rector

Members with voting rights other than the Chair

  • Prof Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij, director of the Department of Educational Policy
  • Prof Ignace Lemahieu, director of the Research Department
  • Prof Ilse Derluyn (PP), representative from the Research Council
  • Prof. Yves Haeck (RE),  representative from the Internationalisation Council

  • Filiz Özsarlak, student, representative from the Educational Council

  • Prof Ignaas Devisch (GE), human rights/ethics expert
  • Sami Zemni (PS), human rights/ethics expert
  • Dr Ines Keygnaert (GE, AAP/WP), human rights/ethics expert
  • Prof Wim Bogaerts (EA), dual-use research expert
  • Dr Ilse Christiaens (IOF), dual-use research expert
  • Dr Bart Hommez (IOF), dual-use research expert

Members with advisory status

  • Andries Verspeeten, deputy head of office internationalisation
  • Dr Vincent Eechaudt, research policy advisor, secretary

Contact

Would you like the opinion of the Committee on Human Rights Policy and Dual-Use Research on cooperation with a partner who may be involved in human rights violations? On the possible negative impact of certain activities on human rights? Use the 'Human Rights Assessment notification sheet'.

Do you have other questions about human rights policy? Mail to mensenrechtenbeleid@ugent.be or call 95.29 (Research Departement - Vincent Eechaudt).

Do you want advice on a research project or a cooperation that could be of military use? Do you share goods, software or technology on the European dual-use list outside the EU? Use the 'Dual-use notification sheet'.

Do you have other questions regarding the dual-use policy? Mail to MeldpuntDU@ugent.be or call 95.29 (Research Departement - Vincent Eechaudt).