Science

Asthma: a scientific breakthrough in Ghent

06 June 2019

Belgian researchers have made a crucial discovery that could help to combat the disease.

A Brussels man solves a mathematical puzzle

24 May 2019

Bernard Fabrot, a self-employed computer scientist who taught himself programming, has solved a cryptographic puzzle created in 1999.

A super antibiotic discovered in Liège

17 May 2019

A team from the University of Liège have demonstrated that a drug used to treat coronary artery diseases is a powerful antibiotic, particularly against super bacteria.

A new species of dinosaur on display in Brussels

16 May 2019

The Museum of Natural Sciences presents Arkhane, the fossil of a new species of Allosaurus, which will be exhibited as a world exclusive until 31 March 2020.

Alzheimer's: a major discovery at the VUB

13 May 2019

VUB researchers have identified unknown immune cells in brain tissue, which could be at the origin of the disease.

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.