TOM NAEGELS

Writer

Proximus Wouter Ryckbosch

Tom Naegels studied Germanic languages at the University of Antwerp. He began his career at the Antwerp newspaper De Nieuwe Gazet in 1999 and today he is a well-known author, journalist and columnist on the themes of identity, migration and journalism. His work is published in De Standaard and he covers areas that are relevant to the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy.

Tom Naegels is working on the second volume of his book on migration in World War II and will give a guest lecture on the subject. Alongside a book presentation, he will debate with VUB researchers on the history of migration in collaboration with the Brussels Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Migration and Minorities. A workshop is planned on the relationship between academic research and public history, which could be linked to a masterclass on writing.

GENERAL MANAGER, VLAAMS-NEDERLANDS HUIS DEBUREN

Proximus Wim Vandenbussche

Willem Bongers-Dek studied Dutch language and culture in Utrecht, Antwerp and Sheffield and has been general manager of the Flemish-Dutch House deBuren since 2019, taking it to the top of its field in Brussels, Flanders and the Netherlands. He has worked for several literary journals and is active as a guest lecturer at foreign universities. Today, he holds a number of positions on councils and boards. This experience can complement the existing cooperation with VUB through activities that contribute to developing students’ talent.

Willem Bongers-Dek has a strong connection to VUB and his value as a Fellow is high. He has created debate series for CrossTalks, Science Bar and We.Konekt and worked with the Pilar ASAP festival. As a Fellow, he will participate to debates on relevant themes and help put the university on the map.

DIRECTOR, GO!

Proximus Koen Lombaerts