North America Platform

Mission Objectives of the North America Platform (NAP)

Mission

Objectives of the North America Platform (NAP)

• The North America Platform wishes to highlight existing initiatives in Canada and the United States, both in Belgium and in the region.
• The NAP puts its weight behind new educational and research initiatives in Canada and the United States.
• The North America Platform acts proactively in seeking and consolidating synergies with knowledge institutions and the business world.
• The North America Platform wishes to build trusting relationships with higher education institutions in the region through academic diplomacy.
• The NAP organizes institutionally supported missions to the United States and Canada, with broad representation from the faculties and research fields.
• The North America Platform - in cooperation with support services within Ghent University - identifies funding opportunities for teaching and research collaborations.
• The Platform maintains relationships with international academic networks and associations and with relevant partners such as BAEF, Fulbright, embassies, chambers of commerce, ...
• The North America Platform contributes to Ghent University alumni cooperation in the region.