News about and for Students International students From Sicily to Brussels: Giuliana studies linguistics at VUB The world at VUB: meet Giuliana Allegra from Villarosa, Sicily Students VUB students head to Het Landjuweel with poetry On individuality, encounter and the power of creating together Students Protest against higher education cuts brings students together at VUB Students voice concerns over plans that could undermine access and equal opportunities Students VUB student Mauro Michielsen becomes the youngest senator ever A student in the Senate: on young voices in politics, the future of democracy, and bridging the gap between lecture hall and Parliament International students From Turkey to Brussels: Deniz deepens his expertise in Applied Computer Science The world at VUB: meet Deniz Dag from Uşak (near Izmir), Turkey Students “Even before I officially graduated, I signed my first contract” Success for the job fairs of student organisations Students Poincafé opens its doors as a student café and multifunctional space New on campus Well-being Free menstrual products at VUB New dispensers thanks to the Caroline Pauwels Relief Fund International students From Bielefeld to Brussels: Dorothea explores languages and cultures at the VUB The world at VUB: meet Dorothea Regier from Bielefeld, Germany University VUB launches Facts & Figures 2024-2025 University invests in growth, research and digitalisation International students From Oegstgeest to Brussels: Kimberley Schippers pursues a master's degree in Educational Sciences Coming home at VUB: meet Kimberley from the Netherlands International students From Iran to Brussels: Narges dives into Educational Sciences The world at VUB: meet Narges from Tehran, Iran Arts and culture “We aspire to the legendary status that the KultuurKaffee once held” VUB alumnus Jan Meeus is putting Bar Pilar back on the map Brussels St V 2025 marked by voice and resistance “Silence complice, fascisme en marche – Don’t look away, have your say!” Students VUB student Lucas Lyko wins BSI Thesis Award Lucas explored how public and private actors cooperate — and where they clash Students From Lodosa to Brussels: Patrisia dives into computer science The world at VUB: meet Patrisia Lorena Buda Buda from Spain Students From Nanjing to Brussels: Chao Bian explores mental fatigue in athletes The world at VUB: meet Chao Bian from China Students St V 2025: Don’t look away – have your say! Students take a stand against silence and the rise of fascism University Flemish universities warn of severe budget cuts The Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) sounds the alarm over the new budget of the Flemish Government Science and research The Caroline Pauwels writing grant helps young researchers take the leap towards a PhD With this initiative, the VUB aims to make the PhD path more accessible and diverse Discover more student news