Science

A bacterium that combats obesity soon to be marketed

08 September 2021

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has authorised the launch of the bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila as a food supplement.

Human and octopus brains are remarkably similar

02 September 2021

Playing, dreaming, handling objects or planning: these things apparently come as naturally to an octopus as they do to a human being.

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

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Ghent University has been the best in the world for years

15 July 2021

If your pet needs an examination or an operation, it will receive the best possible care at the internationally renowned Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Ghent University.

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.

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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