Science

Major step in the production of green hydrogen

13 June 2022

Three Belgian researchers are behind a revolutionary invention enabling the production of green hydrogen thanks to small panels placed on house roofs.

Conny Aerts wins prestigious Kavli Prize in Astrophysics

13 June 2022

Conny Aerts, Belgian professor of astronomy at KU Leuven, has been awarded the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics 2022 for her pioneering work, leading research, and exceptional achievements that are making

Equine medicine in Belgium: absolutely world class

25 May 2022

The medical treatment and care of horses already enjoyed a solid reputation far beyond our national borders.

Discovery of a marine life hotspot in the North Sea

17 May 2022

Scientists from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences have just discovered surprising aquatic fauna in Belgian waters.

Oxygenation for better preservation of donor kidneys

17 May 2022

The Cliniques Saint-Luc transplant centre and UCLouvain have developed a new technique to better preserve donor kidneys, via the administration of additional oxygen. This is a Belgian world first!

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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