Science

At Ghent University Hospital, a new genetic therapy offers hope for the visually impaired

04 March 2019

The ophthalmology department of Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) is particularly active in research on retinal disorders responsible for visual impairment that offer the hope of avoiding blindness.

VUB working towards better aroma and flavour in our daily cups of coffee

22 February 2019

Good news for those who look forward to their daily dose of comfort.

"Belgica 121" mission sets off

22 February 2019

On 19 February 2019, a group of around ten Belgian researchers set off for Antarctica. They will study the effects of global warming and plastic particles in the Southern Ocean.

From now on, robot Robion from Leuven will be picking the strawberries

15 February 2019

In September 2016, Focus announced that the Leuven-based R&D company Octinion would shortly be launching the world's first sophisticated, autonomous, high-tech and economically viable strawbe

The link between intestinal flora and depression proven

07 February 2019

You have good and bad bacteria. In our intestines alone there are up to 100,000 billion bacteria. But exactly which bacteria are present, and in what numbers, differs according to the individual.

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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