Science

An antibody to kill tumours

17 September 2020

Sophie Lucas, a researcher at UCLouvain, received the GSK Award for her discovery of an antibody that awakens the immune response against cancer.

TRAIL: On the road to artificial intelligence

14 September 2020

Five Francophone universities are joining forces with four research centres to launch a new Institute dedicated to research in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI).

Coronavirus: A new rapid serology test with two markers

11 September 2020

.Thanks to regional funding, three Walloon enterprises have developed a new rapid serology test which detects immune response against two specific COVID-19 markers

Inside astronauts' brains

10 September 2020

A study launched by the University of Antwerp, in collaboration with the University of Liège, allows us to understand the physical changes that take place in astronauts' brains after a space flig

Picasso and Simba in orbit at last

04 September 2020

After several delays due to the weather and the COVID-19 crisis, the rocket Vega finally lifted off from Kourou with two Belgian mini satellites on board, Picasso and Simba.

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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