Science

What if all Europeans were Belgians?

15 October 2018

At any event, this is the question that has been raised in light of the conclusions of a new DNA study whose results were published last May in the respected scientific journal 'Nature'.

Belgian drone boat to cross the Atlantic in 2019

11 October 2018

Four Belgian engineers have built a boat, which will attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean entirely autonomously in May 2019. If it is successful, it will be a world first.

Prestigious prize for Peter Carmeliet

05 October 2018

Professor Peter Carmeliet has won the international Heineken Prize for Medicine, the first time it has gone to a Belgian.

Aeolus, keeper of the winds, goes into orbit

25 September 2018

The smallest Arianespace rocket, Vega, has finally been launched into orbit.

Chicory, a Belgian gem saved from the waters by the KU Leuven

04 September 2018

Until the 1970s, chicory was grown in the ground, generally by growers on their knees. Today, it has become hydroponic, making it much easier to cultivate.

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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