A research centre operated by the University of Liège, the Liège Space Centre (CSL) is employing 100 people and leading almost 60 projects for an annual turnover of €19 M. It has the advantage of being a non-profit research organisation, with a funding from industrial contracts and R&D collaborations. Founded…

Revolutionizing Neuroscience: Groundbreaking Research at UMONS 🧠💡 Discover the future of neuroscience as the University of Mons (Neuroscience Department, head by Prof. Laurence Ris) unveils pioneering research into Alzheimer’s, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain plasticity. With cutting-edge electrophysiology and multidisciplinary collaborations, UMONS is transforming our understanding of the brain and paving the way for real-world medical breakthroughs.

Immunophysiology Lab: A New Era in Immunology 🔬 Discover groundbreaking research that’s transforming our understanding of the immune system with Prof. Thomas Marichal. The Immunophysiology Lab is unlocking the secrets of immune cells and their pivotal role in lung health, paving the way for revolutionary treatments in respiratory diseases.

Created in 2000 in the heart of Namur, the URBM is made up of 5 teams from UNamur and one from ULB. It employs 50 researchers and has privileged access to a BL3 platform. Its basic research activities will generate applications for therapeutic and vaccine purposes. The URBM focuses its…

By Prof. Carine MICHIELS Vice-Rector for Research and Libraries, University of Namur At the Heart of Europe: an exceptional setting © B. BroletNamur, the capital city of Wallonia, is a lively and multicultural city of around 110,000 inhabitants. It is Wallonia’s most accessible city located at the intersection of a…

UMONS: The Institute for Health Research and the improvement of human health ⚕️ The Institute for Health Research at UMONS brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse scientific backgrounds. The goal? To improve human health, both on an individual and community level. This ambitious mission relies on strong collaborations with various stakeholders in the sector, creating a dynamic network dedicated to collective well-being.

Professor at the Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain and President of the iMMC – Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering at UCLouvain, Prof. Aude Simar has set up her own research team to develop new materials using innovative manufacturing processes, in particular 3D printing. Her work should lead to new…

An interview with Prof. Françoise SMETS Rector of UCLouvain What are the key figures for research at UCLouvain? © Belga ImageThe 3,600 researchers at UCLouvain, 30% of whom are international, represent an impressive pool of knowledge and skills. The ERC Grants that they win each year are a very good…

Based at ULiège, the Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis (CiTOS) and the FloW4all platform (Flow Technology Resource Center) combine fundamental academic research with services for industry. Their specialty: performing organic synthesis using continuous flow reactors. It all began in 2013 with the creation of CiTOS by Prof. Jean-Christophe…

Founded in 2006, the NanoChem group has 8 PhD students (more to come by the end of 2024), 4 post-docs and 1 senior researcher. Its fundamental research work is supported by 7 customized atomic force microscopy facilities and one optical tweezer. A rarity for this research group, which has a…

A unique expertise in Mass Spectrometry and Optical Spectroscopy Founded in the early 1990s and taken over in October 2018 by Prof. Gauthier Eppe, the MSLab, with its forty or so members, is Belgium’s largest mass spectrometry platform for fundamental research, development and analytical technologies. The group is made of…

A wide range of expertise for different care perspectives Created on 15 September 2021, RUCHE is an interfaculty structure gathering a team of researchers who take complementary views on individuals health and education at all stages of life. Embracing domains such as e-health, speech therapy, physical activity promotion, or educational…

Part of the ARCh research unit (Analysis of adaptation, resilience and change processes for clinical and societal applications) at the Université de Liège, the Clinical Psychology of Delinquency (PsyCrim) department is headed by Prof. Fabienne Glowacz. It develops its research, teaching and clinical activities with a view to integrating scientific…

An interview with Prof. Marie-Pierre HAYETTE ULiège Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Preclinical Sciences, Bacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology, Interdisciplinary Drug Research Centre (CIRM) © Rights reservedCould you tell us about your expertise? A pharmacist and clinical microbiologist by training, I hold a doctorate in biomedical sciences and combine…

The UMONS ENERGY Institute is dedicated to research and development activities related to energy issues. This multidisciplinary theme covers scientific, technological, societal, legislative, economic and political aspects. It therefore requires an integrated approach from a number of disciplines. The Institute draws on the expertise of 125 researchers and more than…

© UNamur - O. Browet, specialised technician, and J. Clement, assistant in the physics department and PhD student at LLS IRis-F1, designed by the Swiss company IRsweep AG, is the next generation of fast, broadband, high-resolution dual comb spectrometers. Here’s a look back at a technological breakthrough and a predicted…

Advanced Expertise in Fundamental and Applied Research This team of LLS specialises in high-resolution molecular spectroscopy for the study of gas mixtures, including atmospheric pollutants. The team’s objectives are to understand the interactions within gas mixtures and to carry out applied research. Three complementary approaches contribute to achieving the LLS…

Created in 2009, ChIPS is a joint laboratory between UMONS (University of Mons) and the Materia Nova Research Center. With about forty members, including 3 professors among whom 2 are Research Associates from the FNRS, it hosts about ten PhD students and is currently conducting 7 large-scale research projects. ChIPS…