Science

Wallonia, at the forefront of sustainable chemistry

14 January 2016

The European Commission has named Wallonia as one of the six best practice regions in the field of sustainable chemistry.

Progress in the fight against lung cancer

13 January 2016

Researchers from Hasselt University and from the East Limburg Hospital have developed a new method to detect lung cancer via a simple blood sample.

Top talent Jeroen Cappaert

07 January 2016

Jeroen Cappaert was chosen by the business magazine Forbes as the ‘young pioneer’ in the science category.

Belgian technology in every smartphone

10 December 2015

Professor Jean-Pierre Raskin of Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) has recently received the "médaille Blondel" for a wonderful piece of technology developed by him and currently used in

Scientists develop cleaner diesel

10 December 2015

Scientists from KU Leuven and Universiteit Utrecht have discovered a way to produce diesel that emits much less micro-dust and CO2 than is currently the case.

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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