Hasselt (Eurotoday): At the University of Hasselt, Professor Koen Van Laer leads efforts to raise awareness about the Gaza humanitarian crisis through lectures, film screenings, and protests. Their initiatives aim to foster community support and dialogue about the urgent needs in Gaza, especially regarding education’s impact due to violence.
At the University of Hasselt, students and professors are joining together to help with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Professor Koen Van Laer says they have been raising awareness for some time. Over the past year, UHasselt has organized many events to highlight the struggles in Gaza.
How Is UHasselt raising awareness about Gaza’s education crisis?
The University of Hasselt‘s campaign includes various activities to engage and inform the community about the situation in Gaza. It has been said that experts give public lectures to explain the complex political and humanitarian issues, and filming screenings show what life is like in the region. Protests by students and professors also play an important role, expressing a shared desire for change and support for Gaza’s people. Together, these efforts keep the issue alive on campus and show UHasselt’s commitment to raising awareness and advocating for those affected by the crisis.
On the 14th of November, a lecture was held to discuss how the violence in Gaza affects higher education. Several academics, including a professor from a West Bank university, were invited to talk about the role universities should play. Professor Van Laer highlighted that many Palestinian universities have been destroyed and many academics and students have died, making education very limited. He stressed the importance of universities globally thinking about how they can help. Van Laer also mentioned that they are working to create a positive atmosphere at the university, noting that, unlike many places, UHasselt supports open and constructive dialogue about Palestine.
Comments
6 responses to “UHasselt Professor Koen Van Laer Launches Solidarity Campaign Addressing Gaza’s Education Crisis”
-
Ah, because nothing says “solidarity” quite like a campaign launched by a university professor—who, let’s face it, probably hasn’t stepped foot in Gaza but can surely fix everything from his cozy office in Hasselt. One can only hope that this noble effort involves more than just a few cheeky hashtags and a cup of lukewarm coffee. After all, if there’s one thing the world needs, it’s more well-meaning academics with a flair for dramatics!
-
Well, isn’t it just delightful that Professor Koen Van Laer has decided to launch a solidarity campaign for Gaza’s education crisis? It’s as if the world was just waiting for a gentle nudge from a professor in Hasselt to finally care—because, you know, education and solidarity are just so last season, right? Perhaps next he’ll start a campaign to address the existential crisis of Europeans trying to find a decent cup of coffee in the wrong café.
-
Ah, nothing says “solidarity” quite like a campaign launched by a professor, because surely the best way to address Gaza’s education crisis is from the cozy confines of a lecture hall in Hasselt. I suppose while he’s at it, he can also solve world hunger with a PowerPoint presentation—after all, that’s how we Europeans love to tackle global issues, isn’t it? Bravo, Professor Van Laer; I daresay you’ve cracked the code to save the world, one academic symposium at a time!
-
Oh, because who wouldn’t want to tackle a complex educational crisis with the charm of a professor? Perhaps we should all just grab a pint and brainstorm how to fix Gaza’s education system over a few rounds—after all, nothing says “solidarity” like a good laugh in the face of adversity. Bravo, Professor Van Laer, for turning academic lightbulbs into a fundraising bonanza; I’m sure the kids in Gaza are just itching for a slice of that European ingenuity!
-
Oh, look, it’s Professor Koen Van Laer, the superhero of the academic world, swooping in to rescue Gaza’s education crisis with a solidarity campaign—because nothing says “I care” quite like a well-timed publicity stunt. Perhaps next he’ll launch a campaign to address the real crisis: the number of people still using their university degrees to justify exorbitant coffee prices in European cafes! Bravo, Professor, for turning compassion into a trendy hashtag; I’m sure that’ll work wonders in a region where textbooks are about as common as a good weather forecast in London.
-
Well, isn’t it just delightful to see Professor Koen Van Laer stepping up to tackle Gaza’s education crisis with a solidarity campaign? It’s almost as if he’s discovered a brand new concept called “helping others” — revolutionary! One can only hope that throwing a few hashtags into the mix will solve centuries of conflict, because, you know, that’s how we do things in Europe, isn’t it?
Last News
Colombia Protests US Policy Rise in 2026 Bogotá
Polish FM Urges US Congress on Trump’s Greenland Threats
Sikorski was in Paris for the visit of Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, but the meeting with his European count
Česká republika vyzývá k přísnějším ochranným opatřením ohledně dohody s Mercosurem
43-Year-Old KM Arrested for CP’s Manslaughter in Ganshoren
Ganshoren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 43-year-old man, KM, was arrested for manslaughter after 55-year-old CP, a Brazilian, was found dead in Ganshoren. Both had alcohol issues; investigation and forensic checks are ongoing.
As Nieuwsblad reported, a 43-year-old man was arrested on Sunday afternoon, Jan 5, 2025, in Ganshoren, near Brussels. He is suspected of manslaughter after a friend was
Marine Le Pen Attends Funeral of Movie Icon and Far-Right Figure Brigitte Bardot
Respond to the Inquiry
As a practicing barrister before her election to the European Parliament in 2024, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú would have been familiar with court procedure when witnesses under cross-examination hesitate to or decline to answer pertinent questions.
“Answer the qu
EU to Uphold National Sovereignty Principle in Greenland Commission
This was announced by EU Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper following recent remarks from the US president regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland.
“Our position is unequivocal. The EU will continue to uphold the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity, the inviolabil
38-Year-Old Arrested Following House Fire in Leuven
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A fire destroyed the ground floor of a Lepelstraat house in Leuven overnight. No injuries were reported. Police arrested a 38-year-old suspect after investigators found signs of arson.
As VRT News reported, a serious fire broke out in a house on Lepelstraat in Leuven shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Jan 6, 2027, to Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026. Emergency service
Venezuela’s People Must Be Heard, Insists UN Human Rights Chief
The US action made “all States less safe around the world”, said Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the High Commissioner.
Speaking to journalists in Geneva, Ms. Shamdasani rejected the US justification for its intervention based on the Venezuelan Government’s “longstanding and appalling” human rights record.
“Accountability for human rights violations cannot be achieved by unilateral military
Leave a Reply