Science

Life on Mars? Ask Vinciane Debaille, geologist at ULB

24 February 2021

On Thursday 18 February 2021, the world witnessed the delicate but perfect precision landing of NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover.

Flemish technology brings Jupiter closer

11 February 2021

Ruimtevaartbedrijf Antwerp Space voltooit systeem dat in 2029 communicatie mogelijk maakt tussen onbemande Jupiter-sonde JUICE met grondstations op aarde.

A woman of science who shares her knowledge

04 February 2021

Since two years Angelique Van Ombergen works as a scientific coordinator at the European Space Agency (ESA) and as a visiting professor at the University of Antwerp.

Launch of the first agro-biotechnological incubator

28 January 2021

The Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) is launching its first ever agricultural biotechnology incubator in collaboration with the Flemish Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

Prestigious award goes to VUB scientist, Hugo Thienpont

22 January 2021

Our fellow countryman, Hugo Thienpont, is recognised worldwide as an authority in the field of photonics and his achievements have now been rewarded by the International Society for Optics and Photoni

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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