News about Science and research University "I discovered mathematical formulas for wavelets, which can be used to compress images without any loss of quality" New science prizes named after VUB pioneers: the Ingrid Daubechies Prize Science and research "What appeared to be a âfailed attemptâ in mice led to the birth of a baby" AndrĂ© Van Steirteghem honoured with new science prize bearing his name: the LiebaersâVan Steirteghem Prize. Science and research âA drama is unfolding in the sciences in the USâ Professor Jan Steyaert received his Anfinsen Award in San Francisco Science and research Peter Singer: âFor the price of a vacation, you can save lives in a poor countryâ VUB awards honorary doctorate to one of the most influential thinkers of our time Society and engagement âStartLab Brussels launches programme for researchersâ âWhere dreamers become do-ersâ Health âThis grant is recognition that my work is valuableâ Marta Marco AragĂłn, one of four VUB researchers awarded a grant by Kom op tegen Kanker Society and engagement The role of the environment in colonial Central Africa VUB historian BenoĂźt Henriet looks beyond the human in his research Science and research Flanders invests âŹ8.6 million in the purchase of a new Flemish supercomputer VUB to host and manage the supercomputer at Research Park Zellik Society and engagement "I wouldnât advise citizens to play police and record footage of criminals" Surveillance Experts Lucas Melgaco and Rosamunde Van Brakel on the Fight Against Drug Crime Science and research "There's still the image of an engingeer around the construction site in boots and a helmet" Annick Hubin on female engineers and academics Society and engagement Gender equality improves the quality of research Tania Van Loon gives concrete tips to promote gender diversity in research Science and research Valentineâs Dates Between Researchers and Politicians âScience Meets Parliamentâ Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Science and Politics Science and research "It's just a matter of time before the trolls move in with us" Privacy expert VUB pro Rob Heyman on X, Bluesky, TikTok and DeepSeek Science and research âAs soon as a youth slang term is picked up by an âoutsiderâ, itâs no longer âcoolââ VUB Researcher Melissa Schuring: âThe series Putain is a striking reflection of Brussels youth languageâ Science and research AI: A Manâs World? Diversity as the Key to Ethical and Socially Responsible Technology Science and research "Researchers who win awards become role models for others" New science prizes emphasise pioneering spirit at VUB Innovation âThe robot of the future will be as affordable as a family carâ VUB professor Bram Vanderborght on the future of robotics Science and research âBe thorough in your research, but donât lock yourself away in your own little corner" Inge Liebaers honoured with new science prize bearing her name: the LiebaersâVan Steirteghem Prize Innovation âA good architect designs for changing needsâ The former student halls by Willy Van Der Meeren are a living lab for the future of building Arts and culture The Braem Building: past, present and future of an iconic rectorate From modernist âtemple of scienceâ to a renovated symbol of the VUB community Scientists VUB mathematician Sam Mattheus nominated for Science Talent 2025 Voting is open until 8 September Sport âMovement is no luxury. Itâs the foundation of a healthy, critical and free mindâ Sport as second nature on the VUB campus Innovation "Even in cremated teeth, we discover what prehistoric people ate" Isotope analyses by AMGC add new depth to historical and archaeological knowledge Education Academic Opening returns to the campus core Tuesday, 23 September 2025 | VUB Main Campus Etterbeek | From 2:00 PM Innovation âTo keep your body and your brain healthy, itâs best to train them togetherâ More than 10,000 athletes have already taken an exercise test at BLITS Innovation âWe have 12,000 building blocks to craft new moleculesâ Organic chemistry with a view of the Brussels skyline Innovation "Even rabbit droppings change their role in nature under climate change" New climate chambers for research into the impact of climate change Innovation âWe are developing self-healing and 3D-printed materials for robots and airplanesâ A visit with VUB professors Guy Van Assche and Iris De Graeve of the SUME research group Innovation "Medical tests are getting smaller, smarter and more accurate" MICROLAB ranks among the worldâs best in liquid chip production Science and research The biggest roommate on campus: a Cryo microscope âEven traffic can ruin our images. Thatâs why the spot in the middle of campus is idealâ Discover all science news
