Science

Fully self-driving shuttles to be tested on public roads as from 2018

13 October 2017

In 2018, anyone seeing a vehicle out on the public road without a chauffeur will not need to question their sanity.

Belgians and spatial exploration

04 October 2017

On the occasion of the World Space Week, Belgium is celebrating its astronauts. Twenty five years ago, Dirk Frimout was the first Belgian to go to space.

A ULB researcher is awarded a European grant for his project

29 September 2017

François Leo, researcher at the ULB, has just obtained a Starting grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

Four Belgians among list of European Innovators under 35

21 September 2017

No fewer than 4 Belgians feature on MIT Technology Review's prestigious list of European Innovators under 35.

Belgian student wins an award thanks to her alternative to bypass surgery

20 September 2017

Charlotte Palmers, a student from the University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) recently received the national James Dyson award for her invention, LADflow.

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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