Ghent University Association

On 29 April 2003, the Ghent University Association (AUGent) was established by Universiteit Gent, University College Ghent, University College Arteveldehogeschool, University College West Flanders.

The members of Ghent University Association join forces regarding education, research (including the development of the arts), services to society, infrastructure and student-related facilities.

Ghent University Association:

• defines itself as a dynamic network aiming at top-quality results;
• offers a wide range of subjects within the open European area of higher education and in a context of life-long learning:
• develops a common research potential of international status and gives an impetus to the development and practice of the arts at a high level;
• enhances a functionally integrated range of activities linked to a strong and distinct local community;
• acts as an open-minded community of staff and students with optimum opportunities for all to develop their talents, based on respect for everyone's identity and sustainability.

Its web site can be found at http://www.augent.be/page.aspx/944.

The association members all use an LMS:

• Minerva by Universiteit Gent
• Dokeos by
  • University College Arteveldehogeschool (DiLeAhs, Q-port)
  • University College Ghent
  • University College West Flanders (HOWEST)

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