Chair holders 2022-2023
Geert Vanpaemel
On Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 4.00 pm, the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Ghent University, will appoint the 36th Sarton Chair of History of Science to Prof. dr. Geert Vanpaemel (KU Leuven).
The title of his inaugural lecture is: ‘Oost en West. George Sarton en de nieuwe mondialisering van de wetenschapsgeschiedenis'.
Location: the ‘Aula’ of the University of Ghent, Voldersstraat 9, 9000 Ghent.
After the lecture, there will be a reception.
Tenue de ville / Toga.
On Friday, October 28, 2022, at 4.00 pm, Prof. Geert Vanpaemel will present a lecture at the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, entitled 'Vernacular Science. Exploring the Other Side of History'.
Location: Faculteitsraadzaal, Blandijnberg 2, 9000 Ghent).
Louise O. Fresco
On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 4.00 pm, the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, will appoint the 37th Sarton Chair of History of Science to Prof. dr. ir. Louise O. Fresco (Wageningen Universiteit, The Netherlands).
The title of her inaugural lecture is: ‘Diverging world views: why food security remains a problem today'.
Location: the ‘Aula’ of the University of Ghent, Voldersstraat 9, 9000 Ghent.
After the lecture, there will be a reception.
Tenue de ville / Toga.
On Friday, February 17, 2023, at 4.00 pm, Prof. Louise O. Fresco will present a lecture at the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, entitled 'Food for the Future'.
Location: Campus Coupure, Coupure 653, 9000 Ghent.