Science

Ghent University is taking the lead in driving the shipping industry towards a greener future

23 May 2024

Fossil fuels continue to dominate in the shipping industry. This could very well change over time.

16th century text by Vesalius returned to Belgium

23 May 2024

A 16th century text by Brussels-born anatomist and physician Andreas Vesalius has found its way back to Belgium.

KU Leuven achieves Belgian breakthrough in fight against cystic fibrosis

08 May 2024

By overriding mutations in a defective gene, researchers at KU Leuven have managed to obtain a perfectly healthy gene.

Life-saving blind-spot sensors developed by VUB

08 May 2024

Fifteen years of research at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has led to an innovative technology that can significantly reduce the number of casualties among vulnerable road users in truck blind-

Space: Discovering the largest dormant black hole

02 May 2024

A consortium of astronomers, including a team from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), have discovered the largest dormant black hole ever recorded, using data from the Gaia satellite.

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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