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Science and research

“Understanding behaviour also means understanding what happens in the brain”

DHC

Australian Philosopher and Animal Rights Pioneer Peter Singer Awarded Honorary Doctorate by VUB

Together with leading scientists Terttu Nevalainen, Joeri Rogelj and John D. Fluke

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RETHINK. REUSE. REJOICE.

VUB gives discarded campus materials a second life

Damya Laoui

Science and research

VUB Professor Damya Laoui Awarded GSK Vaccines Prize 2025 for Cancer Immunotherapy Research

Recognised for outstanding work in vaccinology and immunology

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Critical thinking

Willy Vandendorpe (1942–2025), artist of the critical mind, has passed away

His iconic 'Denker in Alle Staten' sculpture on the VUB campus remains a warning against the manipulation of reason

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Society and engagement

Refugees and migrants struggle to access appropriate mental health care in Belgium

Inclusion and diversity

VUB supports When We See Us exhibition at Bozar as academic partner

Science and research

Towards a New Science of Collective Collaboration Between Humans and Machines

Teresa Kovacs

Theatre in Times of Catastrophe

Europese vlag

Urgent appeal to suspend the Association Agreement between Israel and the European Union

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“Are we still human?”

Society and engagement

When “Fleming” Became an Insult

Generative AI lures us in with the scent of something free

Soap box Science

Science and research

Scientists take to the Soapbox

Carbon Budget for 1.5°C May Be Exhausted in Three Years, Warn Scientists

Luigi's uitbaters Marc en Monique

Legendary Café Luigi’s is closing its doors, but not without a party

How Artificial Delegates Can Help Us Act More Socially – Yet Still Fail to Achieve Collective Goals

Featured

Difference Day 2025

Fake news

Critical thinking

"Disinformation is the greatest global risk"

Tawfik Jelassi of UNESCO speaks at World Press Freedom Day in Brussels about the impact of AI on press freedom

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Critical thinking

“If you believe in freedom of expression, you have to be able to handle criticism”

Cartoonist Lectrr takes part in the debate on “Where to draw the line” on Difference Day

Cecilia Anesi

“Investigative journalists aren’t popular in Italy”

IRPI (Investigative Reporting Project Italy) is one of the 2025 Difference Day laureates

Karel Van den Broeck

Society and engagement

"It’s fashionable to portray journalists as spreaders of fake news"

Journalist Karl van den Broeck on the importance of Difference Day

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Cancer research

Onderzoeker in een labo

Biotech company Spica Therapeutics and VUB join forces to fight cancer, autoimmune diseases, and chronic inflammation.

Researchers at the VUB Health Campus are developing technology to precisely visualize diseased immune cells.

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Science and research

World First: Testicular Tissue Transplant Aims to Restore Fertility in Man After Childhood Cancer Treatment

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VUB Research Team Presents Innovative Local Treatment for Osteolytic Bone Disease in Multiple Myeloma

Onderzoekers in labo met microscoop voor Wereld Kankerdags bij UZ (Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel)

Tailored Cancer Treatment

Press

Refugees and migrants struggle to access appropriate mental health care in Belgium

VUB supports When We See Us exhibition at Bozar as academic partner

Towards a New Science of Collective Collaboration Between Humans and Machines

When “Fleming” Became an Insult

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VUB Engineering Sciences organise Project Week Technology & Sustainability for the first time

Prof Ilse Rooman has been elected as a board member of Pancreatic Cancer Europe

Jo tondeur participates as an expert in discussion with a student council on smartphone at school

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Climate

Mental health

Fertility

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Public programme

Peter Singer

Science and research

Peter Singer: “For the price of a vacation, you can save lives in a poor country”

VUB awards honorary doctorate to one of the most influential thinkers of our time

Caryl Phillips

Society and engagement

From Slum Landlord to Empathy: Shifting Perspectives in Migration Literature

Zelfportret Lectrr

Critical thinking

“If you believe in freedom of expression, you have to be able to handle criticism”

Cecilia Anesi

“Investigative journalists aren’t popular in Italy”

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Alumni

Luigi's uitbaters Marc en Monique

Legendary Café Luigi’s is closing its doors, but not without a party

Luigi’s bids farewell with a series of goodbye parties for VUB alumni

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Tax law alumni inspire VUB students: “It felt like coming home”

Students get a taste of real-life tax law practice

Sara Blondeel

“I find it both challenging and motivating to work in a male-dominated world”

VUB alumna Sara Blondeel forges commercial partnerships in professional football

Eline Van Lancker

“The media industry can be tough – stay true to your own values and intuition”

VUB alumna Eline Van Lancker moved from journalism into publishing at Lannoo

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Events with impact

Ode to wonder / Ode aan de verwondering

Ode to wonder / Ode aan de verwondering

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VUB honorary doctorates ceremony 2025

Uitreiking VUB-eredoctoraten 2025

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