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1. Ghent University Global Campus Holds 2025 Graduation and Entrance Ceremony


On August 22, Ghent University Global Campus held its 2025 graduation and entrance ceremony in the IGC Auditorium. A total of 92 students graduated this year—67 from Molecular Biotechnology, 15 from Food Technology, and 10 from Environmental Technology—bringing the cumulative number of graduates to 283. The graduates followed the same undergraduate curriculum as at the home campus, earning formal degrees, and achieved a 92.8% employment rate in 2024, maintaining strong outcomes in both admissions to prestigious graduate programs worldwide and careers at global companies.


2. Ghent University Global Campus and Hyungji Global Launch Joint Research Laboratory for Seaweed Biofiber Development


On June 30, Ghent University Global Campus and Hyungji Global Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on marine biofiber development and the construction of a renewable energy refinery, resulting in the establishment of the “Joint Research Laboratory for Seaweed Biofiber Development.” Under the MOU, efforts will focus on creating marine-based eco-friendly fibers aimed at carbon reduction, building green process systems, and applying these fibers as commercial fashion materials. The two parties expect that the establishment of the Joint Research Laboratory will mark a milestone toward a sustainable future and are planning a range of follow-up projects.

3. Ghent University Global Campus Signs MOU with Royal Flora for Collaborative Smart Farm Research


On July 11, Ghent University Global Campus partnered with Royal Flora Korea in signing a memorandum of understanding to conduct collaborative research and development in smart farming. The MOU covers technology exchanges in smart farming, collaborative research planning, product development, demonstration projects, IP management, commercialization strategies, and programs for nurturing industry-ready talents. The two parties aim to develop high-value products—including export crops and specialty plants—based on smart farm technologies, while furthering collaborative research and commercialization in next-generation agriculture.