Experts with complementary expertise in the field of policy, social dimension and mental health support the implementation of the project activities.
Frederik De Decker is the Head of the International Relations Office at Ghent University, the institution he graduated from and where he started his professional career in internationalisation more than 20 years ago, triggered by his own study abroad experiences in The Netherlands and Poland. He participates regularly as an expert in international projects, mainly dealing with internationalisation, educational development, qualifications frameworks, quality assurance and inclusion. Topics he frequently addresses as an (invited) speaker at conferences and publishes regularly about. He also chairs and participates in various advisory boards regarding these themes at the Flemish level.
The International Relations Office is the office within the Central UGent Administration that is in charge of implementing the international policy of Ghent University. It promotes, informs, counsels and supports the Ghent University community to give shape to its international endeavours.