Science

The Leuven-based research centre imec is the linchpin of tomorrow’s global chip ecosystem

25 March 2026

Micrometres and nanometres are common units of measurement, but have you ever heard of angstroms?

Researcher deciphers one of humanity's oldest scripts

12 March 2026

Dating back nearly 5,000 years, Linear Elamite is one of the three oldest known scripts, along with hieroglyphics and cuneiform.

Better understanding of pancreatic cell development

05 March 2026

Researchers at VUB and UZ Brussels demonstrate the essential role of iron in the maturation and functioning of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Climate: The unexpected role of peatlands

05 March 2026

Belgian researchers have highlighted the essential role played by peatlands in the Congo Basin in regulating the climate, noting that they release carbon stored for thousands of years into the atmosph

World first: an innovative liver transplant

12 February 2026

The Cliniques Saint-Luc have achieved a world first with a groundbreaking transplant that offers great hope for certain patients.

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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