News about Our university Society and engagement âBrussels deserves cooperation, not stagnationâ 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 "Donât cut corners on studentsâ 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 âToday I am stating very clearly that from now on I will not sign any cooperation agreement with an Israeli partnerâ University Conditional optimism in dark times RentrĂ©e 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 â 3.00-4.30 PM â Main Campus Etterbeek â Aula Q 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 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 âIn a troubled world, these figures offer hopeâ â 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 EUTOPIAâs Connected Communities Transform Teaching and Learning Innovation VUB researchers guide MPs through the AI Experience Centre âScience and policy must join forces to harness AI for tomorrowâs challengesâ Well-being VUB lights up for De Warmste Week 2025 Supporting three projects that make invisible illnesses visible University AndrĂ©e Geulen Association strengthens collaboration between VUB and ULB New joint association officially opens its doors at Usquare â the bridge between VUB and ULB University Stefanie Keulen (VUB) awarded prestigious EFL International Chair in Paris âIt is a recognition of the quality we achieve at the VUB in this field.â Society and engagement TEDxVUB 2025: âNever Say Neverâ Science, activism and imagination together on one stage University VUB Class of 2025 Graduates in the heart of Brussels Graduation ceremony in collaboration with ULB, Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer, Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels and the City of Brussels University VUB installs over 8,000 solar panels Fighting climate change, one roof at a time International students VUB students open the academic year with powerful words Poetry, critique and a vision of Brussels as a world city Discover all university news
