News about Our university 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 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.” Society and engagement TEDxVUB 2025: ‘Never Say Never’ 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 University A Journey of Discovery on Campus Six Thematic Walks at the Academic Opening on 23 September University "My greatest contribution is that, as rector, I have been able to contribute to the university’s growth, from 750 to 2,000 students." New science awards named after VUB pioneers: the Sylvain Loccufier Prize University Academic Opening address 2025–2026 by Rector Jan Danckaert “An open campus is a campus full of light” University New Bar Buna opens at the VUB Meet Yeabsera (23), the driving force behind Bar Buna University “VUB marks 25 Years of journalism with marathon event” University VUB Rector Jan Danckaert appointed chair of European university network EUTOPIA “The European Universities Alliances are becoming increasingly important” University “Prejudices disappear when you get to know each other” In the spirit of resistance heroine Andrée Geulen, VUB and ULB join forces – with Gaëlle Raskin as the first director Discover all university news
