Science

Our scientists' Christmas present in Antarctica

05 January 2022

Since the end of 2021, scientists at the Belgian Princess Elisabeth base have had the world's first zero-emission polar research vehicle.

Progress towards more effective antibiotic treatments

04 January 2022

To combat the major challenge posed by the increasing resistance of bacteria to older generation antibiotics, researchers at ULB are developing an innovative approach that could save hundreds of thous

Progress towards a new lung cancer treatment

16 December 2021

A Liège-based biotech has just secured the necessary funding to develop a therapeutic vaccine against lung cancer.

Joining NASA in defending the planet from asteroids

14 December 2021

The Royal Observatory of Belgium is participating in a NASA mission to divert potential asteroids that could threaten Earth.

Moving closer to a new, more universal vaccine

08 December 2021

At the Rega Institute (KU Leuven), virologists are continuing their research into a new, more effective type of vaccine against the various coronavirus variants.

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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