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Recent news
VUB ranks among top European research institutions for European patent applications
According to the EPO’s Data Desk dashboard, VUB ranks 36th in Europe among public research institutions, with 45 European patent applications filed in 2025.
VUB showcases its innovation at FTI Brussels
Two inspiring days of exploring VUB innovation during the Flanders Technology & Innovation (FTI) Festival in Brussels.
BIO INX resin successfully 3D printed in space
VUB-UGent spin-off BIO INX has achieved a major milestone as its polyester-based shape-memory resin, DEGRES INX®, was successfully used for 3D printing aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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DEFORM
The ERIS team proudly announces that the DEFORM consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Sofie Royer,from the Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) Research Group at VUB, will coordinate this consortium for VUB.
PERFORM
The ERIS team proudly announces that the PERFORM consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Lincy Pyl from the Mechanics of Materials & Constructions Research group at VUB will coordinate this consortium for VUB.
REFAIR
The ERIS team proudly announces that the REFAIR consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Tuba Bircan from BRISPO at VUB will coordinate this consortium for VUB.
Events
Practical info17/11/2026 - 10:00 - 18/11/2026 - 14:30Proposal development workshop for life sciences
Tuesday 17 November | 10:00–13:30 & Wednesday 18 November | 09:30–14:30 VUB Health Campus Jette (Networking lunch included on both days, limited spots available)
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