Science

Liège researchers join the fight against COVID-19

15 July 2021

In an unprecedented study, more than 3,500 researchers and physicians from 25 countries around the world joined forces to determine which genetic factors cause some COVID-19 patients to develop severe

Discovery of an intestinal bacterium capable of fighting Type 2 diabetes

24 June 2021

In 2006, UCL discovered the intestinal bacterium Akkermansia, which has been shown to have positive metabolic and cardiovascular effects.

Double the chance of pregnancy thanks to VUB start-up Fertiga

26 May 2021

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) can help women unable to naturally conceive to have a child. However, even if this expensive treatment is successful right away, it is still arduous for the couple.

A step closer to earlier breast cancer treatment

19 May 2021

Belgian researchers have discovered a technique that detects the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment more quickly using immunotherapy.

Human cancer tissue tested in space

11 May 2021

A study on the treatment of cancer in zero gravity has been selected by the United Nations and will be launched by a team of Belgian researchers on the future Chinese space station.

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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