The Coastal & Ocean Basin (COB) in the Flanders Maritime Laboratory in the Ostend Science Park is a versatile test facility to support the scientific community in its efforts to tackle climate change and come up with countermeasures to protect coastal communities and offshore investments, such as wind turbines or infrastructures for the breeding of oysters and mussels. 🌊🏄‍♀️🏊‍♂️

With his landmark 1543 publication De humani corporis fabrica, Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564) laid the foundation of modern anatomy. He died on the Greek island of Zakynthos, where he was buried, but the exact location of his grave has remained unknown—until now. Tracing and studying it is one of the main objectives of the international interdisciplinary platform Vesalius Continuum: a new interdisciplinary effort that brings together art, science, and technology. 🧠 🫀 🫁

Scientific Illustration: Learning and sharing at the dawn of an AI revolution — this was the theme of the 31st congress (Paris, 2025) of the European Association of Medical and Scientific Illustrators (AEIMS). This international association brings together scientists, artists, illustrators, and sculptors working in medical education and the life sciences. 🎨 🩺

For more than two centuries, Ghent University (UGent) has built a solid scientific reputation, investing in fundamental, high‑risk, and applied research alike. Today, it is internationally renowned for its expertise in life sciences, (animal) medicine, materials science, agricultural and sports sciences, psychology, and history. 🧑‍🔬👨‍🔬 🧫 🧬

Laboratory of Neurobiology: Groundbreaking research into ALS ‍⚕️ Headed by Prof. Ludo Van Den Bosch, the KU Leuven-based Laboratory of Neurobiology focuses on the mechanisms of acute and chronic axonal and neuronal degeneration and regeneration, aiming to contribute to new therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders. The researchers especially study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), hereditary motor neuropathies, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and stroke.

The University of Antwerp awards about 250 PhDs every year. It has 23,000 students, 17.5% of whom are from other countries. Together, its nine faculties offer 154 programmes, 29 of which are entirely English-spoken. Together, they also pool a wide range of fundamental and practice-oriented research. Core facilities, applications from basic research, centres of excellence, gold particle research… Vice rector research and impact Maarten Weyn & Vice rector valorisation and development Steven Van Passel tell us all! 🧬 🧫 👩‍🔬

How do politicians evaluate public opinion? Which signals do they pay the most attention to? And how do citizens evaluate what their politicians say and do? These are some of the core questions investigated by the research group Media, Movements and Politics (M²P) at the Universiteit Antwerpen. Together, these themes cover a broad field within empirical political science. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

HortiRoot Laboratory: Groundbreaking Research for a Greener Future 🌱 The countdown to 2030 has begun, and with it, stricter EU fertilizer regulations. Discover how HortiRoot Lab is revolutionizing plant science, using cutting-edge technologies to unlock plant resilience and ensure the future of European agriculture amidst these challenges. Ready to root for a sustainable tomorrow?

Willingness to Tackle the Unknown: at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, research group ETRO.RDI’s groundbreaking research and cutting-edge innovations in Electronics and Informatics are pushing the boundaries of technology and healthcare. Digital signal equalization, digital solutions for the cultural sector, spatial light modulators… Discover how this global research powerhouse is changing industries and shaping the future with real-world impact. 🚀🔬

Research Group Transform: Guiding transformative change into optimal pathways 🔍️ At KU Leuven, a new research group called Transform was recently established. Transform stands for ‘Transdisciplinary Research for Advancing Next-generation Societal innovation Fostering Opportunities for Responsible and Meaningful change.’ Led by Prof. Dr. Geert Van Hootegem, Transform backs transformative processes in health and care, employment, work organization, urban development, and community-based practice.

The NanoSensing Group: Revolutionizing Medicine with Nanothermometry 🔬💡 Groundbreaking research from Ghent University is pushing the boundaries of cancer treatment with cutting-edge nanothermometers. By combining temperature sensing, drug delivery, and phototherapy in a single nanoparticle, the NanoSensing Group is paving the way for safer, more effective theranostics. Discover the future of healthcare today!

KU Leuven: Pioneering Impactful Innovation Across Borders. Founded in 1425, KU Leuven blends centuries of tradition with cutting-edge research, driving breakthroughs in life sciences, crime investigation, and more. Discover how this global leader is solving today’s toughest challenges, from healthcare to forensics, with innovations that shape the future. 🌍🔬