Welcome to RHEA, the Research Centre for Gender, Diversity and Intersectionality at the VUB!
We are an interdisciplinary and internationally networked centre, committed to scientific research and it's valorisation in education, policy-making and public debate.
News
Dr. Michiel De Proost wins Lucien De Conick 2026 prize!
Laureate Dr. Michiel De Proost has been selected as this year’s laureate for the Lucien De Conick prize . The prize goes to an ethicist (or biologist) who combines high quality scientific research with humanist inspired societal engagement. The jury chose dr.
Reflections on: Refusing Conformity, Trans Bodies as a Site of Resistance
Read the reflections of the organisers of the second gender lecture series The lecture “Refusing Conformity: Trans Bodies as a Site of Resistance” explored topics of gender performance, nonbinary identity, and the history of gender resistance.
Events
Practical info16/05/2026 - 13:00 - 16/05/2026 - 18:00RHEA goes to Pride
As Rhea, we'll be joining the VUB's float at Pride this year!
Practical info28/05/2026 - 19:00 - 28/05/2026 - 22:00Misogynoir: Documentary The Rift Between Us sneak-peak by Us Women
