News about Science and research Science and research Sustainable computing power for groundbreaking research VUB inaugurates new Flemish supercomputer University Conditional optimism in dark times RentrĂ©e interview with Rector Jan Danckaert on values, science and the role of the university in turbulent times Science and research "Researchers who win awards become role models for others" New science prizes emphasise pioneering spirit at VUB 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 Science and research "What appeared to be a âfailed attemptâ in mice led to the birth of a baby" AndrĂ© Van Steirteghem honoured with new science prize bearing his name: the LiebaersâVan Steirteghem Prize. Science and research "I was the first to apply political science to contemporary history" New science prizes named after VUB pioneers: the Els Witte Prize Science and research âA drama is unfolding in the sciences in the USâ Professor Jan Steyaert received his Anfinsen Award in San Francisco Science and research Peter Singer: âFor the price of a vacation, you can save lives in a poor countryâ VUB awards honorary doctorate to one of the most influential thinkers of our time Society and engagement âStartLab Brussels launches programme for researchersâ âWhere dreamers become do-ersâ Health âThis grant is recognition that my work is valuableâ Marta Marco AragĂłn, one of four VUB researchers awarded a grant by Kom op tegen Kanker Society and engagement The role of the environment in colonial Central Africa VUB historian BenoĂźt Henriet looks beyond the human in his research Science and research Flanders invests âŹ8.6 million in the purchase of a new Flemish supercomputer VUB to host and manage the supercomputer at Research Park Zellik Society and engagement "I wouldnât 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 Valentineâs Dates Between Researchers and Politicians âScience Meets Parliamentâ 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 âAs soon as a youth slang term is picked up by an âoutsiderâ, itâs no longer âcoolââ VUB Researcher Melissa Schuring: âThe series Putain is a striking reflection of Brussels youth languageâ Science and research AI: A Manâs World? Diversity as the Key to Ethical and Socially Responsible Technology Scientists Four VUB researchers in list of top 1% most cited scientists âThis recognition goes to our researchers with a global impactâ Science and research Brussels Digital Text Lab (B-TXT) develops its own language applications Supercomputer for the arts Science and research VUB researchers pave the way for solar fuels from COâ New research shows how inexpensive, safe materials can directly convert sunlight into sustainable fuels. Science and research Finer wine with less alcohol: VUB PhD on yeasts offers winemakers new tools Snails turn out to be important for the transport of wild yeasts Science and research Immunotherapy for brain cancer VUBâUZB research shows promising results Science and research Lightning-fast weather models on the new supercomputer Can computing power help prevent floods like those in 2021? Science and research VUB chemists ready to make full use of the new Tier-1 supercomputer From kidney stones to new materials Scientists VUB researchers contribute to the next IPCC climate report "Doing nothing will cost much more than making the transition" Science and research âThe best researchers conduct solid research and arenât afraid to get their hands dirty.â VUB visiting professor Frank Van Holen receives the Education Award in Flanders. Education "Dutch under pressure at Flemish universities? You must be kidding!" Multilingualism as an opportunity, not a threat to Dutch Science and research The Caroline Pauwels writing grant helps young researchers take the leap towards a PhD With this initiative, the VUB aims to make the PhD path more accessible and diverse Discover all science news
