Science

Kojibiose, the sugar of the future

16 February 2016

Scientists from the University of Ghent developed an enzyme capable of producing a new sugar.

Belgians discover the earliest mention of the kingdom of Oman

01 February 2016

Une expédition archéologique du Musée du Cinquantenaire fait une découverte historique majeure : une tablette qui atteste que le royaume d’Oman existait déjà au IIIème siècle avant notre ère.

Wallonia, at the forefront of sustainable chemistry

14 January 2016

The European Commission has named Wallonia as one of the six best practice regions in the field of sustainable chemistry.

Progress in the fight against lung cancer

13 January 2016

Researchers from Hasselt University and from the East Limburg Hospital have developed a new method to detect lung cancer via a simple blood sample.

Top talent Jeroen Cappaert

07 January 2016

Jeroen Cappaert was chosen by the business magazine Forbes as the ‘young pioneer’ in the science category.

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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