News about Science and research Society and engagement The role of the environment in colonial Central Africa VUB historian Benoît Henriet looks beyond humans in his research Science and research Flanders invests €8.6 million in the purchase of a new Flemish supercomputer VUB to host and manage the supercomputer at Research Park Zellik Society and engagement "I wouldn’t advise citizens to play police and record footage of criminals" Surveillance Experts Lucas Melgaco and Rosamunde Van Brakel on the Fight Against Drug Crime Science and research "There's still the image of an engingeer around the construction site in boots and a helmet" Annick Hubin on female engineers and academics Society and engagement Gender equality improves the quality of research Tania Van Loon gives concrete tips to promote gender diversity in research Science and research Valentine’s Dates Between Researchers and Politicians ‘Science Meets Parliament’ Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Science and Politics Science and research "It's just a matter of time before the trolls move in with us" Privacy expert VUB pro Rob Heyman on X, Bluesky, TikTok and DeepSeek Science and research “As soon as a youth slang term is picked up by an ‘outsider’, it’s no longer ‘cool’” VUB Researcher Melissa Schuring: “The series Putain is a striking reflection of Brussels youth language” Science and research AI: A Man’s World? Diversity as the Key to Ethical and Socially Responsible Technology Scientists Two VUB scientists join Science Pitch 2025 Jette Ritz and Ravi Sharma present their groundbreaking VUB research at the DOCVILLE film festival. International VUB Professor Huybrechts in De Standaard on the US Undermining Climate Measures "This Isn't Religion, But Hard Science" Science and research VUB welcomes outstanding researchers under threat University allocates funding and contact point for scholars looking to relocate to Brussels Science and research VUB research aims to predict defects in wind turbines at an early stage "Predicting and diagnosing wind turbine failures is currently a problem that has not yet been solved." Arts and culture Isotope research sheds new light on diet in Roman times Doctoral research by Tom Boonants Science and research VUB study reveals increased risk of frailty in older adults due to medication use Research by Dr. Aziz Debain sheds new light on the impact of medication on the autonomic nervous system in older adults Fellowship Seven new MSCA Fellows strengthen research at VUB Seven projects driving science and society forward Society and engagement Sociologist Jessie Gevaert Wins Paul De Vroede Prize for Research on Self-Employed Workers’ Wellbeing Award-Winning Study Sheds Light on the Mental Health of Solo Self-Employed Workers Science and research "This is the ideal place for collaboration and cross-pollination" VUB and VIB jointly launch Bio Incubator Brussels for startups on Etterbeek campus Society and engagement “We Need Women and Their Insights” Climate researcher Lesley De Cruz inspires girls to pursue STEM Science and research VUB linguist Beatrijs Wille joins the Young Academy Advocate for Language Development in Deaf Children Science and research Research on Stem Cells from Adipose Tissue for Wound Healing and Scar Formation Dr. Lisa Ramaut from the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Brussels University Hospital (UZ Brussel) conducted research on the use of stem cells derived from adipose tissue for wound healing and scar formation. Her study Science and research Unmasking inequalities in AI: new research reveals how artificial intelligence might reinforce inequality Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often seen as a powerful tool designed to improve our lives, from smartphones to hiring algorithms. But a new study, Unmasking Inequalities in the Code, by Professor Tuba Bircan reveals a deeper issue: AI is not neutral, it Health Fighting chronic inflammation with a healthy lifestyle VUB Physiotherapy Researcher and Back Pain Patient Len De Nys: “The Key Is Understanding Your Own Body” Science and research The Malleable Vulva? "Almost everyone with a vulva experiences certain insecurities" Brussels Free to Speak Your Own Language "Language and freedom are inseparably linked in Brussels" Science and research Glacier melt accelerates sea level rise and affects water availability Glaciers are shrinking faster than ever: impact on sea levels and freshwater supply Science and research Researcher Marie-Laure Vandenhaute goes on a date with Flemish MP Gilles Verstraeten (N-VA) "I would find it disappointing if there were little interest in scientific knowledge as a basis for tackling complex policy challenges" Science and research Researcher Eva Cloet on a Date with Flemish MP Fatima Lamarti (Vooruit) "Scientists are not wallflowers, but sometimes they need to be" Science and research Researcher Simon Weekx on a Date with Flemish MP Andries Gryffroy (N-VA) "Science must remain independent of party politics and open to dialogue with all political perspectives" Society and engagement Researcher Franne Mullens on a Date with Flemish MP Eva Platteau (Groen) "Politics and science are concerned with the same question: how can we make society a better place?" 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