How to cook up a Japanese film festival

by Nina - 9 March, 20208 March, 2020

Last updated: 8th March, 2020 About 10 years ago, Tomoko Kaji found herself at the opening night of the budding Japan Square film festival in Ghent. Even though she had heard about the festival from her husband, renowned Japanologist and festival collaborator Luk Van Haute, she didn't know what to expect. She

Adopting and Volunteering with Pets in Gent – All About Dierenasiel Gent

by Rebecca Bramlett - 11 February, 202010 April, 2020

We are all expats in Gent for different reasons and under different circumstances. Some of us may have family with us, including pets, while some of us may not have been able to bring pets, or may not be allowed to have pets where we live. Whether you are looking for

How to Find Volunteer Work in Gent

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by Rebecca Bramlett - 17 February, 201919 May, 2019

Why Volunteer in Gent? If you are reading this article, chances are you have already made the decision to look for volunteer work (vrijwilligerswerk) in Gent. In case you need further convincing, here are some of the reasons volunteering is a good idea for expats: Volunteering enables you to work for

Sky Over Ghent

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by Nina - 20 July, 201827 February, 2019

Have you ever wished you could climb up one of the towers of Ghent at night and get closer to the starry skies? It turns out, you can. On top of the Blandijnberg, in the Plateau-building of the University of Ghent, lies a hidden treasure: a fully-equipped 19th century observatory and

Co-Searching Ghent: helping you get your dream job

by Nina - 6 October, 20162 February, 2019

Co-Searching job hunting workshop in Ghent

Looking for a job in Ghent can be frustrating for newcomers from abroad. Apart from having to master the Dutch language, you also need to learn about the hiring and working culture. This has recently become easier as the Co-Searching initiative have started organising their workshops in English as well.