Science

The first Belgian institute dedicated to organic farming

07 July 2022

This new facility in Belgium will be dedicated to research and training aimed at restoring the organic health of soils and promoting organic agriculture.

Belgians contribute to the largest catalogue of the Milky Way

01 July 2022

Belgian astronomers are participating in the Gaia mission under the aegis of the European Space Agency (ESA), and are helping to lift the veil on the formation, structure and history of the Milky Way.

Exploration of Mars: Belgians help NASA

15 June 2022

NASA has just signed a cooperation agreement with the von Karman Institute (VKI), a research and training centre that has specialised in fluid dynamics for 65 years.

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

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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