Science

Awareness campaign warns Belgians of excessive use of antibiotics

01 December 2017

Research demonstrates that Belgians take too many antibiotics. Furthermore, they often use them incorrectly, which can cause side effects or worse: lead to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.

Leukaemia patient in remission without chemotherapy

24 November 2017

A world first for Celyad: cellular therapy by the Walloon biotech firm has led to the remission of a patient suffering from refractory acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), the most common cancer of the bloo

Belgian scientists discover a new form of turbulence

17 November 2017

Researchers of the Plasma-Astrophysics section at the KU Leuven have discovered a new type of turbulence in the outer layers of the sun: uniturbulence.

Belgian researchers involved in new treatment for Crohn's disease

13 November 2017

A group of Belgian researchers from the Imelda hospital in Bonheiden has been involved in the development of a new treatment strategy for Crohn's disease.

Technology to help separated parents

13 November 2017

The University of Antwerp has just launched the free KiT (Keep in Touch) application to help separated parents communicate.

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.

Search form