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Environment - Earth Sciences - 07.02.2025
New Research Highlights the Governance and Ecological Challenges of Mangroves in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Research by Meenakshi Shankar Poti (Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Université libre de Bruxelles) delves into the environmental policies and governance structures in small islands, with further emphasis on the mangrove ecosystems of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Environment - Innovation - 27.01.2025
Luxembourg leads energy transition with innovative research lab
Researchers advance the energy transition through an interdisciplinary lab combining smart technology, digital twins, and real-world testing solutions.

Earth Sciences - Environment - 27.01.2025
In Search for Million-Year-Old Ice, Belgian Scientists Return from Antarctica with First Clues 
Belgian scientists from the Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB) and the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) have returned from Antarctica with samples and data that could help them determine where to find million-year old ice, which in turn can provide information about Earth-s climate in the past.

Environment - 22.01.2025
Wim Thiery (VUB): Trump’s measures will have a global and visible impact on the climate

Environment - 22.01.2025
COOLSCHOOLS Final Conference: Nature-Based Climate Shelters in School Environments for Urban Transformation 

Environment - 12.11.2024
Speaking up for Inclusive Green Finance at COP29

Economics - Environment - 17.10.2024
Financial Inclusion ’Made in Luxembourg’

Environment - Economics - 04.10.2024
A Collective Journey Towards Climate Action

Environment - 05.08.2024
From lab to daily life: scaling up the hydrogen economy for a clean future

Environment - 09.07.2024
UGent'ers win ENLIGHT Impact Award
UGent’ers win ENLIGHT Impact Award

Innovation - Environment - 05.07.2024
VUB Conference: Demining and the environment - it’s not just rats and drones, but they help!

Environment - 03.07.2024
’GREEN-INC’ Pioneer in Inclusive Climate Actions for Urban Equity

Innovation - Environment - 17.06.2024
A hydrogen valley to drive the use of green hydrogen in Luxembourg

Environment - 04.06.2024
Protecting local communities from flash floods with the help of AI
Nearly three years after devasting flash flooding caused significant death and damage in Germany and across Northwestern Europe, a new research initiative promises to build regional resilience in the face of climate change.

Environment - 03.06.2024
Ghent University drives energy innovation with 6 new projects funded
Ghent University drives energy innovation with 6 new projects funded

Environment - Economics - 22.05.2024
New VUB chair researches circular economy in Flemish seaports 

Environment - Pedagogy - 27.03.2024
SustainLux - a new platform to connect sustainability initiatives

Environment - 21.03.2024
A new perspective of sustainable architecture

Environment - 18.03.2024
Research premieres at DOCVILLE film festival

Innovation - Environment - 18.03.2024
Flanders Technology & Innovation, VUB and UZ Brussel join forces at Research Park Zellik

Campus - Environment - 16.03.2024
Come in, it’s open!

Innovation - Environment - 14.03.2024
VUB makes research into light technology accessible

Innovation - Environment - 04.03.2024
VUB begins conversation with students on workings of AI

Environment - Economics - 29.02.2024
VUB’s House of Sustainable Transitions takes interdisciplinary approach to sustainability challenges
More than 200 VUB researchers join forces for fundamental approach to sustainability The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has today launched the interdisciplinary platform House of Sustainable Transitions.

Environment - Event - 15.02.2024
International research centre inaugurated at Usquare.brussels: VUB and ULB expand with renovated former barracks

Environment - Life Sciences - 14.02.2024
Nature-loving volunteers plant 485 trees at VUB
Students and staff of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) joined forces with a group of their neighbours on Valentine's Day to plant 485 trees and shrubs along Nieuwelaan in Elsene.

Politics - Environment - 14.02.2024
Make science, not war: let science triumph
Make science, not war: let science triumph
As a scientist, on this Valentine's Day, I call on fellow scientists around the world: let us join forces and use science as a powerful tool for peace and cooperation.

Environment - Health - 14.02.2024
Climate change contributes to rise of West Nile virus in Europe
Climate change contributes to rise of West Nile virus in Europe
A team of researchers from the Spatial Epidemiology Lab ( SpELL ) of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the bclimate group of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) demonstrate in a new publication the contribution of climate change to the geographical expansion of West Nile virus in Europe.

Environment - Event - 13.02.2024
VUB climate scientists honoured for research
VUB climate scientists honoured for research

Environment - 11.02.2024
Working towards an inclusive research landscape 

Environment - 08.02.2024
VUB hosts exclusive lecture and debate with leading American scientist Jan Golinski

Innovation - Environment - 21.12.2023
VUB and FARI launch pioneering AI postgrad course
VUB and FARI launch pioneering AI postgrad course

Environment - Innovation - 20.12.2023
Durable suction cup technology, developed by VUB-imec, wins Belgium Builds Back Circular funding

Environment - Career - 19.12.2023
VUB professor wants to map impact of climate change throughout human life
VUB climate scientist Wim Thiery is analysing how climate change affects people throughout their lives.

Environment - Economics - 19.12.2023
Unmasking Greenwashing: The 6 Sins of Deceptive Sustainability Marketing
Environmental concerns have gained significant attention, leading various entities to adopt a "green" label in their communications to attract conscientious consumers.

Environment - 18.12.2023
Between liveability and accessibility in the Bois de la Cambre
Any changes to public space generate debate, whether it is the creation of a pedestrianised area, a tunnel or a new road.

Social Sciences - Environment - 18.12.2023
VUB expands into Flanders with scientific public programme
VUB expands into Flanders with scientific public programme

Environment - Electroengineering - 18.12.2023
VUB invests ¤2 million in combined heat and power on campus Etterbeek

Economics - Environment - 13.12.2023
VUB pioneers sustainability curriculum in economics courses

Environment - Earth Sciences - 11.12.2023
Mission to Antarctica: snow to understand the climate
Mission to Antarctica: snow to understand the climate
This December 12, Sibylle Boxho, a doctoral student in geology, leaves on a 2-month mission to Antarctica.

Pharmacology - Environment - 01.12.2023
VUB launches new alcohol and drugs policy

Life Sciences - Environment - 01.12.2023
The Haugimont Estate orchard rejuvenated

Environment - 29.11.2023
VUB sustainability report wins auditors’ award
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has worked hard on sustainability, equality and wellbeing over the last policy period, and has been rewarded for its efforts and good intentions.

Event - Environment - 24.11.2023
Research sparkles at Brussels Science Festival

Environment - 10.11.2023
KU Leuven Institute releases documentary on challenges faced by European electric vehicle industry

Environment - Life Sciences - 09.11.2023
Pollution and health of marine ecosystems | A publication that challenges current knowledge
The fish studied is the Australian gregory, a species of damselfish, also known as the yellow-tipped gregory, which lives in the Great Barrier Reef, making it an essential indicator species for assessing the state of marine ecosystems.

Computer Science - Environment - 08.11.2023
VUB to host new Flemish Tier-1 supercomputer on Green Energy Park site
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is delighted that the next Tier-1 supercomputer of the Flemish Supercomputer Centre (VSC) will be hosted and managed by VUB at the Nexus data centre on its Green Energy Park site in Zellik.

Event - Environment - 23.10.2023
VUB awards honorary doctorate to Soongu Yoon, Korean Republic ambassador to Belgium and the EU

Environment - 19.10.2023
VUB PhD Cup finalist Diederik Coppitters uses rocket technology to design the energy systems of the future

Environment - Materials Science - 06.10.2023
Scientists seek sustainable alternatives to concrete
Three research groups at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are working together in a major European project exploring new alternatives to concrete.
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