Science

Belgium, the European giant in radiopharmacy

16 October 2025

With a constellation of leading industrial players established on its soil, Belgium continues to increase its market share in the radiopharmacy sector.

Major recognition for the work of Belgian professor Herman Terryn

10 October 2025

Herman Terryn, professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), has been granted the Evans Corrosion Award for his research on the subject.

KU Leuven’s innovative sensor platform excels at recognising gas molecules

06 October 2025

Conventional chemical sensors generally do not provide precise measurements.

Brussels hospital achieves a first in cardiology

02 October 2025

Doctors at UZ Brussel, a university hospital in the capital, have managed to use stereotaxic radiotherapy to treat a patient with tachycardia.

Two green hills on top of light and medium radioactive waste in Dessel

01 October 2025

The ONDRAF/NIRAS site in the Antwerp municipality of Dessel has been designated for the definitive above-ground disposal of light and medium radioactive waste. Absolute safety is guaranteed.

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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