During the academic year, at the top of the Ravenstein rotunda, it is now possible to catch the odd psychology lecture, debate or symposium organised by the VUB or ULB behind the tall windows.
Two original and innovative Belgian building projects beside the Brussels Canal recently won first prize in Marseilles at the three-yearly competition for sustainable architecture in Europe.
The KU Leuven now holds fifth position in the world ranking of the most innovative universities. It is the only non-American institution to appear in the top five.