News about Our university University VUB launches new dentistry programme in 2027 New dentistry programme as a lever for better care in the Flemish periphery and Brussels University VUB rector election: Jan Danckaert only candidate to succeed himself "VUB must remain pioneering university at the heart of Europe" University Where it all began: that one woman The way up for women academics at VUB 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 Brussels St V 2025 marked by voice and resistance “Silence complice, fascisme en marche – Don’t look away, have your say!” Society and engagement “Brussels deserves cooperation, not stagnation” After 500 days without a Brussels government, Rector Jan Danckaert calls for collaboration across party lines University Flemish universities warn of severe budget cuts The Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) sounds the alarm over the new budget of the Flemish Government Arts and culture VUB and ULB to award joint honorary doctorates to Brussels artists The two sister universities celebrate the artistic soul of Brussels on December 4 Students "Don’t cut corners on students’ futures" VVS and student councils take action against planned cuts by the Flemish Government University VUB opens academic year with resilience and unwavering faith in science “Today I am stating very clearly that from now on I will not sign any cooperation agreement with an Israeli partner” University Conditional optimism in dark times Rentrée interview with Rector Jan Danckaert on values, science and the role of the university in turbulent times University Academic Opening: spotlight on science, campus and future Tuesday 23 September 2025 – 3.00-4.30 PM – Main Campus Etterbeek – Aula Q University Belgian rectors demand ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid in Gaza Statement from all Belgian rectors on the situation in Gaza University Tineke Sonck appointed as the new spokesperson for the VUB Experienced communications professional and VUB alumna returns to her Alma Mater International Internationalisation in Practice How EUTOPIA’s Connected Communities Transform Teaching and Learning University First response from Rector Jan Danckaert following his re-election Read the interview University VUB spreads staff cost reductions over five years University opts for phased implementation and strong social dialogue Infrastructure VUB tests MazeMap to improve campus navigation From entrance to lecture room: MazeMap guides you across campus Education “Clever with AI?!” Marjon Blondeel presents a new teaching programme from the VUB Children’s University Society and engagement Charlotte Panouklia appointed new conductor of the VUB Orchestra A new musical chapter at the VUB Discover all university news
