Science

Ghent University is successful in improving rice

21 September 2015

Researchers at the Laboratory for Functional Plant Biology at Ghent University have managed to develop rice with a stable folate content, otherwise known as vitamin B9 or folic acid.

Smart artificial arm created at Ghent University Hospital is a world first

13 September 2015

Surgeons at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) have developed a unique artificial arm that is controlled by the brain, just like a normal arm.

University of Ghent is Belgium's best university

15 August 2015

For the sixth year in a row the University of Ghent (UGent) has the highest score among all Belgian universities in the so-called Shanghai ranking.

Belgium takes the lead in the battle against breast cancer

13 August 2015

Researchers at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) have identified the cells causing breast cancer, enabling early detection.

World Health Organisation honours Luk Joossens

29 May 2015

Luk Joossens, a tobacco prevention expert, received a World No Tobacco Day Award from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for his efforts in the battle against tobacco.

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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