Science

A place for women in science

01 March 2022

At a time when new scientific fields are emerging (artificial intelligence, IT, etc.), who are the women who are advancing science in Belgium?

Read heart attack risks in eyes

23 February 2022

Using eye scanners, researchers from KU Leuven have succeeded in predicting the risk of an infarctus occurring within twelve months.

The fastest PCR test is Belgian

23 February 2022

As reliable as a standard coronavirus PCR test, the PCR test developed by a Belgian company ensures a result in under 20 minutes.

Male fertility possible after cancer

17 February 2022

This is a world first! A team of Belgian scientists will attempt a transfer to restore fertility to men who were treated for cancer in their youth.

A Belgian researcher elected to the Academy of Sciences, Institut de France

03 February 2022

Professor Cédric Blanpain has been elected to the Academy of Sciences, Institut de France, in the field of human biology and medical sciences.

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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