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1. GUGC signed an MOU with Hanoi University of Science and Technology in Vietnam 


GUGC is accelerating the formation of an international joint research network connecting Korea, Belgium, and Vietnam. On July 30, GUGC signed an MOU with the School of Chemistry & Life Sciences at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) in Vietnam for industry-academic cooperation and international research exchange. Furthermore, GUGC plans to strengthen the qualitative aspects of bio-based applied research, such as water purification, application of smart farm technologies, and agricultural technology research on aquatic plants and useful crops such as cacao, while supporting the exchange of researchers with the School of Chemistry & Life Sciences.


2. Opening of Marine UGent Korea, a world-class marine convergence research institute 


Marine UGent Korea, a world-class marine convergence research institute, has opened its doors within GUGC. The opening ceremony held on August 22, was attended by many leading figures from the academic world and government. GUGC also signed MOUs with CJ Cheiljedang, Flanders Marine Institute, Korea Fisheries Resources Agency, and Korea Environment Corporation. Marine UGent Korea plans to take this opportunity to develop marine resources and technology R&D, in cooperation with many domestic and overseas organizations and industries. It hopes to achieve innovation in the field of marine science and technology

3. GUGC presented its visions and aspirations for the next decade at its 10th anniversary ceremony 


GUGC celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. The ceremony, held on August 23, was attended by Rik Van de Walle, president of Ghent University in Belgium, as well as the former Belgian ambassador and the current deputy ambassador, and government officials. The ceremony featured congratulatory remarks from President Han Taejun, President of GUGC, followed by congratulatory remarks from domestic and overseas government, parliamentary, political, and industrial figures such as Yoo Jeong-bok, Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City; the Deputy Ambassador of Belgium, Michiel Ceulemans; the former Honorary President of Arnoud De Meyer SMU; the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, etc. to celebrate the university's remarkable growth over the past decade. Han Taejun shared his aspirations, “Based on the remarkable growth over the past decade, we will continue to grow into a world-class university that coexists with the local community through continuous innovation and international research collaboration for the next 10 years.”