What does it mean for a university to have roots in its city?In this episode, Thomas Jørgensen brings you to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) to explore how the university interacts with the capital of Belgium and Europe, one of the most international cities in the world.Jan Danckaert, Rector of the VUB, takes you through an urban and engaged university in a city full of contrasts. He talks about climate scientists attacked on social media accused of ‘scaring our kids’, electric cars on campus back in the 1980s, the decisions taken by the student council, a digital twin of Brussels that won over a minister. In addition, he shares his vision for the co-existence of AI and campus life into the future.Guest:Jan Danckaert, Rector, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BelgiumHost:Thomas Jørgensen, Director for Policy Coordination and Foresight, European University Association