Pierre Macq
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Pierre Macq Belgian
physicist, was the rector of the Universite Catholique de Louvain
(UCL) from 1986 until 1995. In 1973, he was awarded the Francqui Prize
on Exact Sciences for his work on experimental nuclear physics.
In 1991, the Hoover Chair
was founded by Pierre Macq, at the Faculty of Economic, Social and Political sciences of the UCL, thanks to a generous donation from the BAEF
for university development.
Belgium
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physicist, was the rector of the Universite Catholique de Louvain
Université catholique de Louvain
The Université catholique de Louvain, sometimes known, especially in Belgium, as UCL, is Belgium's largest French-speaking university. It is located in Louvain-la-Neuve and in Brussels...
(UCL) from 1986 until 1995. In 1973, he was awarded the Francqui Prize
Francqui Prize
The Francqui Prize is a prestigious Belgian scholarly and scientific prize, awarded each year since 1933 by the Francqui Foundation in recognition of the achievements of a young Belgian scholar or scientist...
on Exact Sciences for his work on experimental nuclear physics.
In 1991, the Hoover Chair
Hoover Chair
The Hoover Chair , was established at the Universite Catholique de Louvain by Pierre Macq in 1991. This was made possible by a generous donation from the Hoover Foundation for university development. Notable lecturers include Prof...
was founded by Pierre Macq, at the Faculty of Economic, Social and Political sciences of the UCL, thanks to a generous donation from the BAEF
BAEF
The Belgian American Educational Foundation or BAEF is an independent philanthropy. It supports the exchange of university students, scientists and scholars between the United States and Belgium. The foundation fosters the higher education of deserving Belgians and Americans through its...
for university development.