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When recruiting researchers, we should be open to diversity and value innovative potential. We will, therefore, make everyone involved in recruitment activities aware of language and other strategies that can remove barriers in the job application process. The full potential and impact of our science and innovation can only be realised in an environment where all researchers are supported and valued, and where inclusion and collaboration are core principles. During their careers, we must value and reward visionary course changes in applications for promotion and project applications within Internal Funds, in line with the ZAP Framework for Recognising and Valuing High-Quality Academic Work. We will make time and resources available for high-risk, blue-sky research: we will continue the sabbaticals scheme and explore opportunities to fund new research themes through an easy-access seed fund within Internal Funds. Failure is an option.

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.