UAntwerpen is a young, dynamic and forward-thinking university, integrating the assets of its historical roots with the ambition to contribute positively to society. UAntwerpen develops, provides access to and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, teaching and academic service to the community and accomplishes these tasks in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility. The University of Antwerp espouses active pluralism. In that spirit, critical research and teaching, reflection and debate on scientific, social, philosophical and ethical questions are stimulated.