IR

VUB Professor: "The First Newspaper Appeared 500 Years Ago"

Launch of the FULL-MAP Project: Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Battery Technology 

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is proud to announce the official launch of the FULL-MAP project, a groundbreaking initiative set to transform battery innovation in Europe. With a substantial budget of €19.95 million and the collaboration of over 30 esteemed partners—including universities, research institutes, and industry leaders in energy storage—FULL-MAP stands as one of Europe's most significant battery projects to date. 

Vrije Universiteit Brussel sends ‘cybathlete’ to international competition

At the end of this week, the CYBATHLON will take place in Zurich, an international competition where individuals with disabilities perform challenging tasks in collaboration with cutting edge technology. Cybathlete Michel Jacques is participating with a leg prosthesis developed by the VUB.

"GREEN-INC" Pioneer in Inclusive Climate Actions for Urban Equity

With the first Solvay Conference for Biology, the International Solvay Institutes are continuing a major and important scientific tradition

VUB research group leads the charge towards the next generation of batteries with BAT4EVER project 

The MOBI research group at VUB is turning game changing self-healing batteries into reality, making these vital components lighter, more durable and circular by reducing their dependency on critical raw materials.  

VUB researchers premiere revolutionary radar technology 

VUB team in full preparation for CYBATHLON in Zurich.

A lighting experiment with citizen participation will begin on the VUB Main Campus in Etterbeek to explore well-being in public space

AugmentX lab to improve ergonomics of exoskeletons

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

VUB spin-off instrumental in digitalisation of Flemish primitive artist Hans Memling