Professor Sigrid Adriaenssens has been awarded the 2024 Francqui Chair at Ghent University, Belgium. The Francqui Foundation promotes excellence in fundamental research by fostering higher education and scientific advancement in Belgium.

In addition, Professor Adriaenssens has also received the medal of Ghent University "Inter Utrumque" (translates to "between science and humanities")

See photo of Ghent University Vice-Rector (Vice President) Prof. Mieke Van Herreweghe handing the medal to Professor Adriaenssens.