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Recent news
Aurora niPCT™ test aims to shorten time to pregnancy in IVF
A groundbreaking diagnostic test developed by Fertiga—a spin-off of UZ Brussel and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)—could soon help women undergoing IVF treatment get pregnant faster.
Confo Therapeutics announces promising results for new weight-loss surgery complication treatment
Confo Therapeutics, a biotechnology company and spin-off from VUB and VIB, has shared encouraging new results for a drug candidate designed to treat a serious complication of weight-loss surgery.
VUB shines at Knowledge for Growth 2026
VUB was at Knowledge for Growth 2026 to connect with industry, investors and entrepreneurs.
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Annual Report 2025 of the Vice-rectorate Innovation & Industry Relations
Discover the real-world impact of VUB's innovative research in 2025 with our newly released Annual Report 2025. From new spin-offs to impactful industry collaborations, check out the full report for all the details.
VUB opens its labs for FTI Brussels
VUB is a structural partner of the FTI Festival in Brussels. From tours on the Etterbeek campus to visits at research centres on the outskirts of Brussels, get a unique behind-the-scenes look at research that is helping shape the future.
InterACT programme seeks expressions of interest from Belgian non-academic organisations
InterACT is a postdoctoral research and training programme, designed to help researchers translate scientific knowledge into meaningful societal and policy-relevant impact. Express your interest to host a researcher at your organisation without any costs.
Events
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Practical info16/10/2026 - 00:00 - 20/10/2026 - 00:00
FTI Brussel
Join us at FTI Brussel, where VUB scientists will open the doors to their labs, take you on tech walks, join panel discussions, and showcase their work through exhibitions and live demonstrations.
