News about Our university University Belgian rectors demand ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian aid in Gaza Statement from all Belgian rectors on the situation in Gaza University VUB launches Facts & Figures 2024: growth, impact and international ambition “In a troubled world, these figures offer hope” – Rector Jan Danckaert 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 Society and engagement VUB Rector Jan Danckaert: “Support for sanctions against Israel is a step, but not enough” VUB continues to call for full suspension of Horizon collaboration Arts and culture Yves Gallard brings VUB’s new martial arts centre CEMAS to life A work of art that breathes with the building and the people who train there Sustainability RETHINK. REUSE. REJOICE. VUB gives discarded campus materials a second life University Port of Ostend, City of Ostend, and Vrije Universiteit Brussel Establish New Academic Campus in Ostend University De Plaine Campus: 50 Years of History Captured in Images New book tells the story of the shared Plaine Campus Brussels New CERN detector being built at VUB "We are not just building a piece of technology here. We are helping to build the future of particle physics" University VUB Children’s University Children Discover Science University VUB Marks 80 Years Since the End of WWII with Expansion of the Path of Resistance 19 New Resistance Heroes Honoured on VUB Campus Arts and culture "Mum taught us that wonder can be found in anything" “Ode aan de verwondering” / “Ode to Wonder” becomes a theatre production University Call from the Rector for Respectful Conduct VUB Disciplinary Committee Finds Facts Proven and Issues Sanction Against Two Students International “It Will Take a Broad Citizens’ Movement to Steer the Country in a Different Direction" Political scientist Christina Bache is pleased that the VUB wants to help American researchers Career Alumnus Arno Bouwens works as R&D director at biotech startup Perseus Biomics "As an engineer, you are lucky that you usually have good career opportunities" Science and research "This is the ideal place for collaboration and cross-pollination" VUB and VIB jointly launch Bio Incubator Brussels for startups on Etterbeek campus Education Alumna Margarita Niavi on the Impact of Education "My ultimate dream is to run a school in Greece where everyone has equal opportunities." Infrastructure The Rectorate Building of the VUB Restored to Its Former Glory - PART 3: FUTURE "By restoring the building to its original splendor while giving it a contemporary update, it has become an even stronger symbol of the VUB community today." Science and research Two VUB Students Nominated for Prestigious mtech+ Award 2024 "An accolade for outstanding dissertations focused on technology and innovation" Discover all university news