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Desde «La tierra de la esperanza» hasta una nueva academia para el cambio transformador en Bruselas
La VUB lanza una nueva Academia de Formación a través de HOST para transformar el conocimiento en soluciones reales, abordando los desafíos energéticos, climáticos y sistémicos.
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From “Land of Hope” to a New Academy for Transformative Change in Brussels
VUB launches a new Training Academy through HOST to turn knowledge into real-world solutions, tackling energy, climate, and systemic challenges.
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VUB and Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel: New preliminary evidence suggests that a nerve test may help select patients for the treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias
Researchers from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel) present preliminary evidence that stellate ganglion block may help identify patients with severe arrhythmias who are more likely to benefit from cardiac sympathetic denervation.
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is investigating environmental justice in Bolivia, while a co-author of the study is a finalist for the Frontiers Planet Prize
A study in Bolivia’s Katari River Basin examines environmental justice through citizen science, highlighting how Indigenous communities document severe water pollution and its impacts.
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La Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) está investigando la justicia ambiental en Bolivia, mientras que una coautora del estudio es finalista del Frontiers Planet Prize
Un estudio en la cuenca del río Katari, en Bolivia, examina la justicia ambiental a través de la ciencia ciudadana, destacando cómo las comunidades indígenas documentan la grave contaminación del agua y sus impactos.
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Free of charge: join a VUB citizen science project and help shape a safer Brussels through real research
The Moment project, led by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), explores how people experience safety in Brussels in real time. The study runs until 2027, while data collection through the app continues until the end of 2026.
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Gratis: únete a un proyecto de ciencia ciudadana de la VUB y ayuda a construir una Bruselas más segura a través de investigación real
El proyecto Moment, liderado por la Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), explora cómo las personas experimentan la seguridad en Bruselas en tiempo real. El estudio se desarrolla hasta 2027, mientras que la recopilación de datos a través de la aplicación continúa hasta finales de 2026.
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European ONTOX Project: Safer Chemicals, No Animal Testing
The European ONTOX Project, coordinated by VUB, aims to transform chemical safety with AI-driven, animal-free methods that protect human health and the environment.
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Our Most-Read Stories That Connect Science and Human Experience
From medicine and ethics to music, environment, and human resilience, these are the most-read Unknown Focus stories of 2025 and early 2026.
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2025: A Year of Scientific Breakthroughs and Social Responsibility
In 2025, Vrije Universiteit Brussel showcased groundbreaking research and a strong commitment to social responsibility and critical thinking.
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Exploring Women’s Abortion Trajectories
We spoke with Anna Wallays, the corresponding author, about the first empirical study examining women’s abortion pathways in Flanders, Belgium.
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Investing in Human Capital Drives Africa’s Growth
Shaping Africa’s future through education, innovation, health, and international cooperation, with insights from experts.
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