Science

Additional immunity with T cells after new hepatitis B vaccination

03 February 2022

After a vaccination, cells known as B cells produce antibodies to boost our immunity.

A self-test to check the biological quality of water

01 February 2022

A researcher at UCLouvain has developed a paper self-test to analyse water quality. It is a quick and easy process that could be useful in certain circumstances.

Parkinson's disease is finally better understood

26 January 2022

Researchers at UCLouvain have discovered a close link between the role of an enzyme (PARK7) in sugar metabolism and a new type of cell damage caused in some cases of Parkinson's disease.

IMEC, a leading stakeholder in electronic chips

25 January 2022

Electronic research centre IMEC is set to play a key role in the new European strategy for the development of electronic chips.

Belgian control center advances the ASIM lightning and thunder hunter

12 January 2022

ASIM (Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor) studies electrical activity at high altitudes above thunderstorms.

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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