Bert Weckhuysen has been selected as the ‘2024-2025 Francqui Chair’ at the University of Antwerp (Belgium), which is a prestigious academic chair awarded annually by the Francqui Foundation. This Chair aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between Belgian universities and international scholars. It is granted to distinguished scholars from other Belgian universities or eminent foreign researchers, promoting excellence in various fields of study. The chair includes a series of lectures and seminars, enhancing the academic environment at the University of Antwerp and contributing to its research and educational missions. The Francqui Foundation, established in 1932, seeks to encourage the prestige of disinterested fundamental research. The chair is part of the foundation’s broader efforts to support scientific progress and academic excellence. Recipients of the Francquistoel are selected based on their outstanding contributions to their respective fields, and their presence at the University of Antwerp provides valuable opportunities for students and faculty to engage with leading experts.

The official announcement of this news can be read here.