VUB launches nomination process for rector elections

VUB launches nomination process for rector elections

VUB rector election procedure starts

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 — VUB has launched the call for candidates for the early rector elections. Not only “ordinary professors” can apply to become rector, but also professors who are connected to VUB on a full-time basis for an indefinite period. The rector elections have been brought forward by two years after Caroline Pauwels was forced to resign due to illness. Vice-rector Jan Danckaert is currently interim rector. The winner will start their four-year mandate at the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year.

The candidates will officially be announced on 3 May and will then campaign and defend their programme. There will also be debates between the candidates.

From 6 to 20 June, voters can cast their votes electronically. As in 2016 and 2020, all staff members of VUB and UZ Brussel as well as all VUB students may participate. The winner will be announced on 21 June. If there is no winner, a second round will follow.

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