"Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" — Michael Palin
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On Thursday, 6 February 2025, Xueqing Liu successfully defended her PhD: " Interconnected Cities, Integrated Markets: Dynamics of Urban Networks in Explaining Regional Market Integration in China’s Megacity-regions"
Supervisors Prof. Dr. Frank Witlox, Ghent University Prof. Dr. Ben Derudder, KU Leuven, Ghent University
Examination Committee Prof. Dr. Nico Van de Weghe(Chair), Ghent University Prof. Dr. Kurt Fuellhart, Ghent University Prof. Dr. Jonathan Beaverstock, University of Bristol Dr. Yuting Yang, KU Leuven Prof. Dr. Weiyang Zhang, East China Normal University
Congratulations Xueqing!
Events
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May 21Public PhD defence Jiudan Zhang
Campus Sterre Building S8, Krijgslaan 281, 9000 Ghent
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An extensive track record
In-depth quality research in a wide range of geographical disciplines.
Bachelor of Science in Geography and Geomatics/Master of Science in Geography and Geomatics.
Research projects at various funding bodies at local, regional, national, European and international levels.
High-quality scientific output: several PhDs every year, a large number of international papers published in highly cited journals, and more.
Contributing at other courses, co-organising specific teacher training in geography and postgraduate training in hydrography.
Training with a future: a wide range of jobs due to increasing awareness of climate issues and sustainable development.
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