Science

Belgian cutting edge technology to the ExoMars Mission

14 March 2016

On 14 March 2016 at 10:31 am, a large part of Belgium held its breath.

UCL is developing supercapacitors of the future

07 March 2016

Des chercheurs de l’Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) et de la Rice University (Etats-Unis) font une avancée incroyable en mettant au point un nouveau matériau.

When science exhibits its images…

22 February 2016

The African Trypanosome parasite, that for more than twenty years now has been the subject of research by the Laboratoire de parasitologie de l’Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) – Center for Microsc

Kojibiose, the sugar of the future

16 February 2016

Scientists from the University of Ghent developed an enzyme capable of producing a new sugar.

Belgians discover the earliest mention of the kingdom of Oman

01 February 2016

Une expédition archéologique du Musée du Cinquantenaire fait une découverte historique majeure : une tablette qui atteste que le royaume d’Oman existait déjà au IIIème siècle avant notre ère.

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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