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By continuously investing in research, new treatments and state-of-the-art technology, UZ Leuven has secured a top position in a lot of disciplines either in Belgium or internationally. </div> </div> </a> <a class="teaser teaser--vertical is-link" href="/en/about-us/investing-people" target="" rel=""> <div class="teaser__media hideable-image is-hidden-mobile" style="background-image: url('https://wmimages.uzleuven.be/styles/642ced740497169beadbc45d04b59231473d790c/2020-01/87063_1.jpg?style=W3sianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo3NX19LHsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOjYyMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo0MTAsImdyYXZpdHkiOiJjZW50ZXIiLCJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWV9fV0=&sign=cae631c0f260257d8f2401249c9fcc63c050c547241b3863719ea8ce5631542f')"></div> <div class="teaser__content"> <h3 class="heading-3 teaser__title teaser__title--is-link"> <span>Investing in people<div class="teaser__arrow"> <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="9" cy="9" r="8" transform="rotate(-90 9 9)" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M9 12.2L12.2 9L9 5.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M4.79999 9H11.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </span> </h3> <div class="teaser__description">At UZ Leuven the patient always takes centre stage. Our assignment is to provide every patient with the best care. A humane and personal approach is key. Respect for one another is essential which is why UZ Leuven also invests in its employees, so that they can give the best of themselves every day.</div> </div> </a> <a class="teaser teaser--vertical is-link" href="/en/about-us/investing-research" target="" rel=""> <div class="teaser__media hideable-image is-hidden-mobile" style="background-image: url('https://wmimages.uzleuven.be/styles/642ced740497169beadbc45d04b59231473d790c/2020-01/82920.jpg?style=W3sianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo3NX19LHsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOjYyMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo0MTAsImdyYXZpdHkiOiJjZW50ZXIiLCJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWV9fV0=&sign=24834a359716b10f9352488df2281a7f22fe9d76704b5e8ce825fd430bcb5d28')"></div> <div class="teaser__content"> <h3 class="heading-3 teaser__title teaser__title--is-link"> <span>Investing in research<div class="teaser__arrow"> <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="9" cy="9" r="8" transform="rotate(-90 9 9)" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M9 12.2L12.2 9L9 5.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M4.79999 9H11.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </span> </h3> <div class="teaser__description">In addition to patient care and training, academic research is a key assignment for UZ Leuven. The close bond with the KU Leuven and the hospital's location on the Health Sciences Gasthuisberg campus ensure that UZ Leuven can be counted as world class for a lot of medical and biomedical research disciplines.</div> </div> </a> <a class="teaser teaser--vertical is-link" href="/en/about-us/investing-networks" target="" rel=""> <div class="teaser__media hideable-image is-hidden-mobile" style="background-image: url('https://wmimages.uzleuven.be/styles/642ced740497169beadbc45d04b59231473d790c/2020-01/shutterstock_570474925.jpg?style=W3sianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo3NX19LHsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOjYyMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo0MTAsImdyYXZpdHkiOiJjZW50ZXIiLCJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWV9fV0=&sign=03fe7f287f7a01886680a7caa6c49fa1f932de97020b177293cc1caa87e5a5d3')"></div> <div class="teaser__content"> <h3 class="heading-3 teaser__title teaser__title--is-link"> <span>Investing in networks<div class="teaser__arrow"> <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="9" cy="9" r="8" transform="rotate(-90 9 9)" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M9 12.2L12.2 9L9 5.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M4.79999 9H11.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </span> </h3> <div class="teaser__description">UZ Leuven does not stay on the sidelines. Networking and community building with other healthcare players is an important mission. The expertise the hospital has at its disposal, is being shared and exchanged with other hospitals, referrers, care homes, GPs and other healthcare providers. </div> </div> </a> <a class="teaser teaser--vertical is-link" href="/en/about-us/investing-future" target="" rel=""> <div class="teaser__media hideable-image is-hidden-mobile" style="background-image: url('https://wmimages.uzleuven.be/styles/642ced740497169beadbc45d04b59231473d790c/2020-01/83719.jpg?style=W3sianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo3NX19LHsicmVzaXplIjp7ImZpdCI6ImNvdmVyIiwid2lkdGgiOjYyMCwiaGVpZ2h0Ijo0MTAsImdyYXZpdHkiOiJjZW50ZXIiLCJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWV9fV0=&sign=c9c79b4328728b0f6b8efa0107a21dfb6bf882b074a1eac12f31ecc919206b5b')"></div> <div class="teaser__content"> <h3 class="heading-3 teaser__title teaser__title--is-link"> <span>Investing in the future<div class="teaser__arrow"> <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="9" cy="9" r="8" transform="rotate(-90 9 9)" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M9 12.2L12.2 9L9 5.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M4.79999 9H11.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </span> </h3> <div class="teaser__description">Training tomorrow's doctors and care providers is one of the core assignments of a university hospital. The link and the exchange with the KU Leuven make UZ Leuven one of the largest medical training institutes of Flanders. With a clear vision UZ Leuven wants to remain a healthcare pioneer.</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <blockquote class="quote" id="together-we-break-ground"> <div class="quote__content quote__content--no-image"> <svg class="quote__quotemark" width="50" height="36" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10.976 13.09c6.034 0 10.926 5.13 10.926 11.455C21.902 30.872 17.01 36 10.976 36 4.94 36 .049 30.872.049 24.545L0 22.91C0 10.257 9.784 0 21.854 0v6.545c-4.17 0-8.09 1.703-11.038 4.793a16.413 16.413 0 0 0-1.553 1.893c.558-.092 1.13-.14 1.713-.14zm28.097 0C45.108 13.09 50 18.22 50 24.546 50 30.872 45.108 36 39.073 36c-6.034 0-10.927-5.128-10.927-11.455l-.048-1.636C28.098 10.257 37.882 0 49.95 0v6.545c-4.17 0-8.09 1.703-11.038 4.793a16.404 16.404 0 0 0-1.552 1.893c.558-.092 1.13-.14 1.712-.14z" fill="#007ACC" fill-rule="nonzero"/></svg> <div class="quote__text"> Together we break ground </div> </div> </blockquote> <div id="94b61485-3d20-4733-880e-3613334ac316" class="block--text text"> <h3>Vision: our goal</h3> <p><strong>Push boundaries together</strong></p> <ul> <li>by consulting the patient, give him the best possible customised care.</li> <li>paving the way to tomorrow's healthcare with leading research and excellent training.</li> <li>by making UZ Leuven <em>the</em> work place so that every employee can bring out the best in him.</li> </ul> <h3>Values: what we stand for</h3> <ul> <li>Collaboration</li> <li>A passion for our assignment and our work</li> <li>Warm hospitality and respect for all patients and for one another</li> </ul> </div> <div id="6e12bcbe-7f28-407c-87b6-223bb18e8221" class="media"> <div class="media__content"> <div class="video-container"> <iframe class="wm-embed wm-embed-vimeo" width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/871334404?portrait=0&badge=0&byline=0&title=0&color=fff&autoplay=" data-src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/871334404?portrait=0&badge=0&byline=0&title=0&color=fff&autoplay=" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> <div class="media__caption"> <svg class="media__caption-icon" width="16" height="16"> <use xlink:href="#camera"></use> </svg> Vision and values of UZ Leuven </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section--three bg-transparent" data-content-loader=""> <div class="section__heading"> <h2 class="" id="organisation"> <span>Organisation</span> </h2> </div> <div class="section__content" data-content-loader-container=""> <a class="teaser teaser--vertical is-link" href="/en/about-us/board-directors" target="" rel=""> <div class="teaser__content"> <h3 class="heading-3 teaser__title teaser__title--is-link"> <span>Board of directors<div class="teaser__arrow"> <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="9" cy="9" r="8" transform="rotate(-90 9 9)" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M9 12.2L12.2 9L9 5.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M4.79999 9H11.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </span> </h3> <div class="teaser__description">The university has delegated the administration authority of the hospital to a separate body, the board of directors. The board is authorised to handle all matters concerning the exploitation of UZ Leuven including medical and non-medical departments. </div> </div> </a> <a class="teaser teaser--vertical is-link" href="/en/about-us/management-committee" target="" rel=""> <div class="teaser__content"> <h3 class="heading-3 teaser__title teaser__title--is-link"> <span>Management committee<div class="teaser__arrow"> <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="9" cy="9" r="8" transform="rotate(-90 9 9)" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M9 12.2L12.2 9L9 5.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M4.79999 9H11.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </span> </h3> <div class="teaser__description">The management committee is in charge of executing UZ Leuven's policy and daily management. </div> </div> </a> <a class="teaser teaser--vertical is-link" href="/en/about-us/medical-council" target="" rel=""> <div class="teaser__content"> <h3 class="heading-3 teaser__title teaser__title--is-link"> <span>Medical council<div class="teaser__arrow"> <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="9" cy="9" r="8" transform="rotate(-90 9 9)" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M9 12.2L12.2 9L9 5.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="square"/> <path d="M4.79999 9H11.8" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </span> </h3> <div class="teaser__description">The medical council is an advisory body for legally determined subjects. The medical council consists of 16 members, elected by all voting hospital physicians and masters of dentistry. The 17th mandate is filled by a representative of the physicians in training.</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="section section--graphs section--full bg-transparent is-large" id=""> <div class="section__heading"> <h2 class="" id="key-figures"> <a href="/en/annual-reports/2021/key-figures" class="heading-link"><span class="heading-link__text">Key figures</span></a> </h2> </div> <div class="section__content stats"> </div> </div> <div id="7a8eb1b0-ddf5-4f26-948c-3f9f6ed686e6" class="block--text text"> <p>In our annual report you will find an extensive overview of our key figures of the past year.</p> </div> <div class="btn-items" id="043eb3b2-5cd3-47ef-8b3d-806ea350e69b"> <a class="btn is-primary" href="/en/node/20898" target="_self">Key figures</a> <a class="btn is-secondary" href="/en/annual-reports" target="_self">Annual reports</a> </div> <div id="b5f0c742-bf79-49e1-bb11-b79bea276721" class="block--text text"> <h2 id="identification-file">Identification file</h2> <p>Every company has the legal obligation to make its organisational details available in a transparent way. 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