Science

Belgian professor receives prestigious mathematics award

15 February 2024

Ingrid Daubechies, a Belgian professor of mathematics and electrical and computer engineering has won the prestigious Wolf Prize in Mathematics.

Unexpected new mechanism in drug addiction discovered

18 January 2024

Every year, 12 million people worldwide die from drugs. The discovery by the ULB Neuroscience Institute (UNI) gives them hope.

Can KU Leuven and Meise Botanical Garden save our bananas?

11 January 2024

Fungal diseases have targeted the Cavendish, virtually the only banana variety sold in Europe.

The world's most water-repellent fabric is a Belgian invention

04 January 2024

Soon, no more raincoats that feel damp after a heavy shower, planes that need to be de-iced in harsh winter conditions ...

Four organs transplanted in a single operation for the very first time!

04 January 2024

For the first time in Belgium, surgeons at UZ Leuven have succeeded in transplanting all four organs located in the abdominal cavity of a young child during a single operation.

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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