Science

Urine as a source of drinkable water and fertilisers

15 July 2016

Researchers of Ghent University (UGent) have developed a remarkable method to convert urine into clean water. The process also allows the recovery of fertilisers for plants.

Will we get our drinking water from the sea in the future?

08 July 2016

At Ghent University, a technology has been developed which will make seawater desalination much easier in the future.

KU Leuven collaborates on a new test for blood disorders

22 June 2016

Professors in Leuven have collaborated in the development of a new test which makes it quicker and cheaper to genetically diagnose blood disorders, heralding a significant step forward in the treatmen

Belgian bio-engineer receives Young Researcher Award

21 June 2016

The Belgian doctoral student Merel Van Walleghem has received European Space Agency’s (ESA) Young Researcher Award.

Biocartis' test for detecting Ebola approved by the FDA

01 June 2016

The test that can be used for early detection of the Ebola virus, developed by the Mechelen-based biotechnology company Biocartis, has just received the green light from the U.S.

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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