Science

An innovative nasal spray with hydrated lime

19 November 2024

To prevent contagious respiratory infections, a Belgian start-up has developed a preventive spray based on the inexpensive molecule lime.

Leuven researchers make pancreatic cancer discovery

13 November 2024

Researchers at KU Leuven have made an important discovery pertaining to pancreatic cancer and its reaction to chemotherapy.

VUB and KU Leuven get 1.5 km off the ground in Elsenborn

13 November 2024

Every self-respecting major university ought to have a rocket team to participate in the EuRoc competition. The Belgian inter-university Be-Rocket team's 2024 test flight was largely a success.

Belgian scientists helping to defend the Earth

08 November 2024

The Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) is taking part in the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hera mission, the aim of which is to defend the planet against possible asteroid threats.

Harnessing cleaned water as a renewable energy source

31 October 2024

Belgian water treatment company Aquafin aims to give wastewater from sewage a swift boost. The potential is vast.

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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