Science

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.

Drone Towers : a new attraction to discover in Tour & Taxis

15 September 2017

In September this year, a new center dedicated to recreational drones opened its doors in Brussels.

Belgium, a pioneer in the fight against sulphur emissions from marine vessels

06 September 2017

This is an area of the law that is primarily governed by international regulations. Marine fuels contain 3,000 times more sulphur than those used for road vehicles.

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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