Science

The FREE project, the continuous production of renewable energy

24 August 2016

Five Belgian universities (ULB, UCL, UMons, VUB and UGent) are working together to achieve the chemical storage of electricity produced by photovoltaic panels and wind turbines, in order to ensure the

New cocktail tackles mosquitoes more efficiently and in a more environmentally friendly manner

24 August 2016

Researchers from KULeuven's department of Ecology, Evolution and the retention of Biodiversity have discovered that the organic pesticide Bti is more deadly for mosquitoes when aromas are added f

Belgians make progress in the fight against cancer

18 August 2016

Researchers from Leuven made the discovery that extra oxygen can help to slow down the growth of tumour cells. It appears that this discovery is an important step in the treatment of cancer patients.

Belgian bumblebees are fighting off disease and plagues across the globe

18 August 2016

The Westerlo-based company Biobest is rearing bumblebees to be used in almost all continents not only to pollinate crops, but also to control disease and plagues in a biologically-responsible manner.

Largest psychiatric brain bank is housed in Antwerp

04 August 2016

The Duffel Psychiatric Hospital is taking possession of a collection of more than three thousand brains. Staff at Antwerp University will use the brain bank for psychiatric research.

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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