Belgian Physical Society

Physics alumni evening 2026 @ UAntwerpen
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:30 UTC | UAntwerpen, Campus Groenenborger, room G.T.105, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerpen, Antwerpen, 2020, Belgium
On the 23rd of April, the Antwerp Young Minds will be organising another alumni evening on campus Groenenborger. We will stick to the same concept where we invite a few alumni to give a presentation on their careers after university, followed by a Q&A round. We will conclude the evening with a reception so that you can network some more or catch up with each other. Feel free to forward this invitation to other alumni. Details can be found below.
Invited speakers:
– Wim Tirry: technology leader @ Atlas Copco
– Maja Verstraeten: plasma physics researcher @ Royal Military Academy
– Roeland Juchtmans: civil servant department WEWIS @ Flemish government
– Nancy Vermeulen: strategic advisor & program leader
If you wish to participate, please register through this form.
Details
Thursday 23/04
Campus Groenenborger, G.T.105
(Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerpen)
Planning
– 18:30 — Welcome drink
– 19:00 — Presentations
– 20:30 — Reception
Hope to see you there!
With kind regards,
The Antwerp Young Minds
Contact: youngminds@uantwerpen.be

Departmental colloquium on weather and climate modeling by Prof. Steven Caluwaerts (UGent/KMI)
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | UAntwerpen, Campus Groenenborger, room G.US.024, Groenenborgerlaan 171, Antwerpen, Antwerpen, 2020, Belgium
Professor Steven Caluwaerts will give a talk on weather and climate modeling.
The miracle of atmospheric modelling: past, present and future

Since the mid‑20th century, numerical weather forecasts have been produced, and today we take their remarkable accuracy for granted. More recently, climate projections have entered the public sphere, playing a crucial role in guiding adaptation and mitigation policies. But what science underpins these atmospheric models, and why do they work so well?

In this talk, Prof. Steven Caluwaerts (Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium – Ghent University) will explore the past, present, and future of weather and climate modelling. He will also highlight several ongoing research projects at Belgian research institutions that are advancing our understanding of the atmosphere and its role in a changing climate.
Hybrid meeting can be arranged if enough external interest (let us know on our mail below).
Details
Thursday 13/05
Campus Groenenborger, G.US.024
(Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerpen)
Planning:
– 16:15h start of talk
– 17h reception
Hope to see you there!
With kind regards,
The Antwerp Young Minds
Contact: youngminds@uantwerpen.be
