Charlotte Teunis (°1991) is a freelance journalist.
She is particularly interested in science, global warming and international politics. She has worked for the University of Antwerp and VLIR-UOS, among others.
BRUSSELS - A good 15 percent of all spending within research and development in Flemish higher education comes from companies. Private companies finance research projects and doctorates and purchase licenses. But the line between close cooperation and conflict of interest between university and company is sometimes wafer-thin.
