Although the project was completed in its original form, its spirit lives on through numerous urban initiatives by the VUB, the ULB, and their partners. weKONEKT.brussels remains an inspiring example of how universities can contribute to a free, connected, and engaged urban community.
Brussels is our Living Lab
Within weKONEKT.brussels, Brussels became a classroom, a work- and a research space.
Lecturers and professors taught in the city, researchers shared their expertise on metropolitan challenges with its residents, and partners from culture, sports, law, and the arts fostered cross-pollination between science and society.
Today, the VUB continues this urban engagement as an urban engaged university, where learning, research, and community life remain inseparably connected to Brussels.
Events, debates, cultural meetings
weKONEKT.brussels grew into a hallmark for top-quality urban activities. Events such as Mindblowers and weKONEKT.week brought together academics, artists, students, and the local population for a joint dialogue on contemporary metropolitan topics.
