Science

An antibody to kill tumours

06 January 2020

Sophie Lucas, a researcher at UCLouvain, received the GSK Award for her discovery of an antibody that awakens the immune response against cancer.

Human-to-mouse neuronal transplant is successful

03 December 2019

ULB and KU Leuven have delivered a Belgian world first: the implantation into a mouse brain of human neurons grown from embryonic stem cells.

QARMAN, a Belgian hero in space

02 December 2019

The satellite mission involves understanding how certain space debris returns to Earth and burns up in the atmosphere.

The world's smallest animated character

02 December 2019

"Stardust Odyssey", an animated stop-motion short film, holds the world record for the smallest actor!

THE KEY TO ULTRA-FAST INTERNET!

25 November 2019

UCLouvain has developed a technology used by 1 in 8 people worldwide. Its name? Multipath Transmission Control Protocol (MPTCP).

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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