The Scientific Support Fund of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel awards the Paul De Vroede Prize to support doctoral research with societal relevance in the humanities. This time the award, along with the prize of €2,500 was presented to dr. Jessie Gevaert from BRISPO. Her dissertation, "Job Quality and the Mental Well-being of (Solo) Self-employed Workers" ("Arbeidskwaliteit en het Mentaal Welzijn van (Solo) Zelfstandigen") was completed under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Christophe Vanroelen and Dr. Deborah De Moortel.
The award ceremony will be held on March 26, 2025 in Promotiezaal D.2.01 at the Etterbeek Campus.
Program:
16:00 – Welcome by Prof. Dr. Silvain Loccufier, Emeritus and Honorary Rector, Chair of the Scientific Support Fund
16:05 – Laudation by Prof. Dr. Christophe Vanroelen
16:20 – Lecture by laureate Dr. Jessie Gevaert
16:40 – Presentation of the diploma by Prof. Dr. Joël Branson, Dean of Social Sciences & Solvay Business School
16:45 – Symbolic presentation of the financial award by Prof. Dr. Pieter Ballon, Vice-Rector for Research
16:50 – Reception
18:00 – End
