Jan Danckaert

Jan Danckaert

academic Belgium

Jan Danckaert is the rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), a university known for its commitment to academic freedom and independence from political and religious interference. Under his leadership, VUB has actively sought to support American researchers affected by funding cuts and ideological constraints imposed by the Trump administration, opening 12 postdoctoral positions specifically for international scholars, particularly those from the United States.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
19,446
Power
773$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 19,446 $2,700,000 773$
Totals 1 67,886,011 19,446 $2,700,000 773$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jan Danckaert, the rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel, explained why his university decided to open 12 postdoctoral positions for international researchers. 7

The Guardian: European universities offer ‘scientific asylum’ to US researchers fleeing Trump’s cuts | Trump administration