Science

A new technology to prevent running injuries

09 July 2026

OnTracx, a spin-off from Ghent University, combines science and technology in an innovative wearable device designed for running enthusiasts.

A groundbreaking procedure to treat epilepsy

09 July 2026

In a first for Europe, the Cliniques Saint-Luc have carried out a groundbreaking neurosurgical procedure, marking a new milestone in the management of refractory epilepsy.

An important discovery in the fight against breast cancer

02 July 2026

A new clinical study by the Brussels-based Jules Bordet institute may have found a new way to make certain breast cancer tumours more sensitive to immunotherapy.

In space, the brain continues to anticipate gravity

18 June 2026

A team of scientists from UCLouvain sheds new light on how the human brain adapts movement in weightlessness.

An all-new fossil-free greenhouse in Leuven

04 June 2026

The university of Leuven have cut the ribbon on their brand-new greenhouse that has all the bells and whistles needed for a sustainable functioning.

Science is in our DNA

A true Belgian tradition, scientific and technical research has always been promoted throughout the country, with many researchers involved in a wide range of international scientific programmes. Medicine, chemistry, statistics and astronomy can be counted among Belgium's strengths, fields where Belgian researchers have received prestigious scientific awards.

Today, Belgian proficiency can be seen in many other fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology and even vaccinations. The universities are the primary pool for this Belgian scientific expertise and, through the creation of spin-offs, have taken the important step of enhancing invaluable skills. The treatment of cancer by proton therapy is probably one of the best economic and scientific successes worldwide.

Belgium is also actively involved in space research, research in the North Sea and climate research in Antarctica with the Princess Elisabeth station. Currently, ambitious research projects focused on sustainable development are also being funded.

To date, many Belgian scientists have been received into prestigious universities abroad; just like Belgium itself welcomes various foreign students and researchers attracted by the high scientific level of its universities together with the quality of life in Belgium.

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