Science

Green seaweeds determined evolution of marine animals

24 January 2020

Researchers from Ghent University (UGent) and the Meise Botanic Garden place the origin and early evolution of green seaweeds at 650 to 750 million years ago.

A more effective treatment for sleeping sickness has been found

22 January 2020

Overlooked by the pharmaceutical industry on account of the limited profitability of possible treatments, Belgian researchers have successfully developed a more effective cure for sleeping sickness, w

A new therapy to treat psoriasis

20 January 2020

Scientists from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Department of Dermatology at Erasme Hospital have discovered a new therapy to treat psoriasis.

A revolutionary scanner for UZ Brussel

17 January 2020

Anyone who needs a scan at UZ Brussel will now require a smaller dose of contrast agent and be less exposed to X-rays.

KU Leuven fights against bone abnormalities

17 January 2020

Scientists have discovered a way to grow bone tissue. This study has paved the way for the necessary technological developments which will help patients suffering from bone abnormalities.

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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