North America Platform

Mission

The North America Platform was established to underline the institutional importance Ghent University attaches to collaboration with USA and Canada. Our mission is to create trusting relationships with higher education institutions in the region through academic diplomacy.

  • 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.