News about Science and research Science and research AI: A Man’s World? Diversity as the Key to Ethical and Socially Responsible Technology Science and research VUB Research Highlights Strengths and Weaknesses of Flemish Streaming Services Popular for local content, but personalisation and user experience need improvement Society and engagement The Limitations of Generative Artificial Intelligence VUB Professor and AI Pioneer Luc Steels Holds the Willy Calewaert Chair Scientists VUB Team Wins Prestigious Annual Science Communication Award from the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium "We are delighted that our efforts have been recognised with this award." Sustainability "These results may inspire the development of future adhesives" Slimed, sealed and secreted: Frog glue, and what makes it stick Well-being "7 out of 10 employees see attention to mental wellbeing as an obligation for employers, but only 38% see this fulfilled." VUB Professor Tim Vantilborgh: "The cost in Europe runs into the billions." International "Cultural heritage is under threat from natural disasters, conflicts, and smuggling" Eric Piaget, EUTOPIA science diplomacy coordinator Education VUB advocates for an alternative ranking that takes the size of universities into account “This comparison shows that famous rankings such as THE are not so much reporting on quality, but mainly on size" Health "Dentistry is one of the most carbon-intensive sectors in the world." VUB Researcher Mohammed Ahmed on Sustainable Dentistry International Call for Papers and Panels – #EUIA25 The biannual European Union in International Affairs conference co-organised by the VUB Brussels School of Governance calls for papers and panels by 25 October 2024. Science and research How to teach Chinese martial arts in China and Europe? Common grounds and best practices according to VUB researcher. Health "In the intestines of every human, there are around 50 to one 150 different species of bacteria." VUB bioengineer and doctor in microbiology, Doris Vandeputte, aims to tackle the Campylobacter bacterium over the next five years. Health Four VUB and UZ Brussels Researchers Awarded FWO Grants for Cancer, Pain, and MS Research More Time to Develop New Treatments Alumni "Without Vermeylen, There Would Be No VUB!" Hans Vandevoorde on his new biography of Flemish activist and Belgian loyalist August Vermeylen Health Pain is a Product of Our Brain VUB Professor Anneleen Malfliet: “As many as 50 to 90% of pain patients suffer from sleep problems” Innovation "Innovation Makes Analytical Instruments Smaller, Cheaper, and More Accessible" VUB Professors Gert Desmet and Wim De Malsche on the Analytical Scientist Power List 2024 Health "It only dawned on me later how much money was truly needed for Damya Laoui's research" How the Yamina Krossa Fund Contributes to the Fight Against Cancer Science and research The Significance of the HRS4R Label at VUB "If you don’t have the label, it reduces the chances of securing European and Flemish projects." Scientists “Valuable insights into the properties of massive objects in the universe.” VUB astrophysicist investigates noise in gravitational waves to unravel the universe’s earliest phases Health “A lot of research on dreams has long been on the wrong track” VUB psychologist Aurore Roland explores the limits of dreamland Science and research Caroline Pauwels awarded posthumous honorary doctorate in South Africa VUB honorary rector celebrated for her sustained contribution to society by the University of the Western Cape | Follow the presentation via livestream on Friday at 18.30 Science and research VUB research sheds light on mysterious ornamental cup of Veere: an imperial gift from Antwerp? PhD research Hanne Schonkeren in the History of Art, Architecture and Visual Culture research group Science Outreach 170 secondary schools present new VUB STEM graduation award Critical thinking award is book 'The Future is Back' by VUB visiting professor Fons Van Dyck Science and research VUB research explores barriers and strategies in early care planning among first-generation Moroccan and Turkish migrants Research by Hakki Demirkapu Department of General Practitioners and Chronic Care Science and research Slimed, sealed and secreted: Frog glue, and what makes it stick Multidisciplinary research Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Mons, VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology & KU Leuven International Improving sports physiotherapists’ competencies through Erasmus+ project SportsComp VUB’s MFYS part of international project to increase quality of sports physiotherapy through higher education Science and research VUB research on Integration Policy Wins Award at International Migration Conference PhD Iva Dodevska examined EU influence on policy, media and policymakers migration policy International "GREEN-INC" Pioneer in Inclusive Climate Actions for Urban Equity Growing Effective & Equitable Nature-based Solutions through Inclusive Climate Actions Science and research The complex issues of criminal migrants in need of protection Julia Zomignani Barboza researcher at the Fundamental Rights Research Center at Vrije Universiteit Brussel Innovation VUB Research: Body Scans Could Eventually Reduce Textile Waste "The scans are extremely accurate and essentially cover the entire body" Discover all science news
