Science

Discovery of unknown chimpanzees in Congo

08 April 2021

Belgian scientist Anne Laudisoit and her team have discovered a subspecies of chimpanzee in the province of Ituri, near Lake Albert, in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

3D bone scan without X-rays at Ghent University Hospital: a world first!

25 March 2021

Traditionally, a CT scan is necessary for a thorough diagnosis and correct treatment of bone injuries. However, this is accompanied by potentially dangerous X-rays.

Discovery of a new coronavirus variant

25 March 2021

This new variant, which is called 'B.1.214' and is not a Belgian strain, was discovered by a laboratory at the University of Liège.

The most promising coronavirus therapy moves closer

11 March 2021

Researchers at the Centre for Medical Biotechnology of Ghent University (VIB) are developing a drug that is potentially effective against all forms of coronavirus.

The Meise Botanic Garden, a showcase for biodiversity

09 March 2021

By joining the Global Coalition for Biodiversity, the Meise Botanic Garden is taking a shared approach to the preservation of nature at the global level.

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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