Sustainability Climate change exposes up to 560 million children worldwide to extreme heat for at least one month longer each year Sustainability VUB opens demonstration building: waste-free construction is possible New European pilot project at the research park in Zellik demonstrates how the construction sector can build more sustainably and more intelligently Sustainability “We return the pumped water back to nature” A team from the Water & Climate research group is developing groundwater models to predict the impact of this major project on the region’s water cycle Sustainability VUB glaciologist Harry Zekollari wins the prestigious FWO Climate Prize 2026 The research combines computer models with satellite observations and intensive fieldwork Sustainability VUB Racing presents its new sustainable racing car Phaëton is self-driving and radically ecological Society and engagement Taking a bike on the train? It’s always a bit of a squeeze Sara Tori, mobility researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, in De Standaard Sustainability VUB students want to move to 80% plant-based catering by 2032 The approach must remain feasible, affordable and attractive to all students. Sustainability Wind and solar power to keep the lights on in Ecuador Empty reservoirs caused disrupted energy supply Sustainability Can we listen to groundwater? VUB research combines hydrology and photonics for better water management Staff "The amount of space per student is under pressure. Still, we’re not rushing to build more." 4 Years of Danckaert: a retrospective
