News about Our university 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 "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 “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 University Research Park Zellik evolves into a global innovation center Director of Development Michael Dooms: “We create opportunities for researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to innovate together” 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 Innovation VUB researchers guide MPs through the AI Experience Centre “Science and policy must join forces to harness AI for tomorrow’s challenges” Well-being VUB lights up for De Warmste Week 2025 Supporting three projects that make invisible illnesses visible University Andrée Geulen Association strengthens collaboration between VUB and ULB New joint association officially opens its doors at Usquare — the bridge between VUB and ULB University Stefanie Keulen (VUB) awarded prestigious EFL International Chair in Paris “It is a recognition of the quality we achieve at the VUB in this field.” Discover all university news
