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In the European context, we have pioneered and shaped UNA Europa in recent years as part of the creation of European universities. It is structured around a number of carefully selected priority themes and includes initiatives in both research and education. New educational programmes have been set up from scratch, sometimes under very difficult circumstances. Differences in national regulations made a full partnership for the first joint programme impossible. The first Bachelor’s programmes that have been realised, viz. the Bachelor of European Studies (BAES) and the Joint Bachelor in Sustainability (BASUS), respond to a real need and offer a new generation of students a unique broad-based education. The current pilot projects must now be capitalised on, but also adjusted where necessary. KU Leuven must continue to support the faculties involved in this. Any further commitments must also be jointly supported by the various internal and external partners. That is the only way for these collaborations to evolve into a workable model and a success story that enjoys broad support.

Together, we make KU Leuven

Thank you very much for the vote of confidence you have placed in me during what has already been an intense campaign. Now we are steaming ahead to the final round of voting! Because if you really want to bring a breath of fresh air to the university, you need to know exactly what is going on, what the needs are and how we can realistically address them. In short, you need to know KU Leuven inside out so that we can move forward together and leave no one behind. That’s why I am keen to continue the dialogue with you, because yes, together, we make KU Leuven.