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

- The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) presented their new international research centre during an official inauguration ceremony on Thursday 15 February. The centre is in the imposing main building of the Usquare.brussels project and focuses on research into sustainable development, education, knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship and innovation. The universities see the initiative as a means to enhance their urban engagement and build bridges between the academic world and the city and its residents. It is receiving support from the European Union and the brussels government.

After almost two years, work on the impressive main building of the former Fritz Toussaint barracks is finally complete. ...