News about Our university Science and research Sustainable computing power for groundbreaking research VUB inaugurates new Flemish supercomputer 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 Society and engagement Can military intervention deliver democracy in Iran? Opinion piece by Vrije Universiteit Brussel political scientist Elly Mansouri in De Tijd 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 Society and engagement Opening of ‘Women Shaping Science’ in the Braem Building A tribute to all women scientists around the world University Female scientists and top research Women Shaping Science at VUB Tomorrow Society and engagement “A punch is only violent when it violates someone” Alex Channon launches new VUB series with lecture on fighting with consent University “No more Calimero!” On leadership, commitment, and why the VUB should never sell itself short. University VUB aan Zee opens its doors: a new hub for STEM, innovation and research in Ostend The hub directly links scientific expertise to the challenges facing the city and the port. Well-being Free menstrual products at VUB New dispensers thanks to the Caroline Pauwels Relief Fund Discover all university news
