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1st NaCoMi TINY TITANS TALK (26 may 2026)
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The National Committee for Microbiology, in collaboration with the BCCM, is proud and happy to invite you to the first Tiny Titans Talk, to be held on May 26, at the Palace of Academies, Brussels. “HOW MICROBES SHAPED THE HUMAN, ANIMAL AND PLANT ADAPTATION AND EVOLUTION” This is not just another scientific meeting. It’s a deep dive into the invisible world that made us who we are. 📅 26 mai 2026 📍Palace of the Academies (Rue Ducale 1 – 1000 Brussels) 🔗 Info en registration ℹ️ More info about NaCoMi |
Bestor gets a fresh look: discover BESTOR 2.0!
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BESTOR has just launched a brand-new version of its website for anyone wishing to explore the notable figures and key events in the history of science in our regions (19th and 20th centuries). Bestor 2.0 now offers a clearer, faster, and more up-to-date experience. The platform also features an improved search engine and navigation. Additionally, a new space brings together announcements, calls for contributions, conferences, and publications. 🔗Discover the new BESTOR platform here. ℹ️ More info about the BESTOR Projet (National Committee for Logic, History and Philosophy of Science) |
100 Years of Quantum Mechanics (21/03/2026)
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The National Committee for Pure and Applied Physics is organizing a one-day colloquium on the theme "100 Years of Quantum Mechanics" at the Palace of the Academies on March 21st. Zes internationale experten van het hoogste niveau zullen de recente ontwikkelingen in dit bloeiende vakgebied presenteren. 📅 March 21, 2026 📍Palace of the Academies (Rue Ducale 1 – 1000 Brussels) 🔗 Information and registration here ℹ️ More info about the Belgian National Committees |
New Report EASAC : Nature Restoration, een strategic investment for the security and the resilience of Europe
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The EASAC (European Academies’ Science Advisory Council) has just published a new scientific commentary highlighting the urgency and major benefits of implementing the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. According to this report, it is not merely an environmental obligation but a cost-effective investment in Europe’s security, economic resilience, and public health. 🔗 Read the full EASAC report: "Opportunities in Nature Restoration" ℹ️ More info about EASAC |
New Report EASAC : Meat Alternatives
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EASAC (European Academies Science Advisory Council) published a comprehensive report on meat alternatives for food in Europe on September 4th. As the European Union considers a protein strategy to strengthen sustainable food systems, the report explores the rapidly growing world of meat alternatives, ranging from plant-based proteins and insects to microbial fermentation and cultivated meat. 🔗 Read the full EASAC report: « Meat Alternatives » ℹ️ More info about EASAC |
New report EASAC: Changing Wildfires
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In a new report published on May 19, 2025, EASAC highlights that Europe is increasingly facing wildfires and urges immediate action to address the issue! The report calls on Europe to quickly implement preventive solutions and stop merely focusing on firefighting. 🔗 Read the full EASAC report: « Changing Wildfires » ℹ️ More info about EASAC |
New Report EASAC: No Security Without Energy Security in Europe
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Through its new report « Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies », published on April 2nd, EASAC aims to highlight the importance of securing Europe’s energy supply, particularly by strengthening sustainable energy production in Europe. 🔗 Read the full EASAC report: « Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies » ℹ️ More info about EASAC |
European Research Community Joins ALLEA in Standing Up for Academic Freedom and Against Recent U.S. Actions
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The European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA) released a statement expressing grave concern over the growing threats to academic freedom in the United States, warning of the significant global repercussions for science and international research collaboration. The statement has since received significant and widespread support from science organisations across Europe. |
2024 Belgian Polar Community Day
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| The Belgian National Committee for Antarctic Research (BNCAR) co-sponsored the one-day meeting on Belgian polar research organized by APECS at the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) in Ostend. The BE-Polar Conference (formerly Belgian Polar Community Day) is an annual, full-day event celebrating Belgium’s polar research community, featuring networking, workshops, and scientific presentations. 🔗 Information et inscription ici ℹ️ Plus d'info sur BNCAR |
Colloque: The Nature of Time in Physics (20/04/2024)
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| This year, the National Committee for Pure and Applied Physics is organizing an annual colloquium titled "The Nature of Time in Physics". The topic is particularly timely, as the Nobel Prize was recently awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter. 🔗 Info et registration ℹ️ More info about BNCPAP |
Belgian Geographers Day 2024 (15/03/2024)
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| The National Committee for Geography organized a day dedicated to young researchers in geography in Namur, highlighting research on the theme "Geographers in transition". 🔗 Belgian geographers day 2024 ℹ️ More info about BNCG |
Global Women’s Breakfast in Belgium (27/02/2024)
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The Chemistry Committee participate in the global event promoting women in science. Three activities are organized in Belgium, in Brussels, Leuven, and Antwerp. The IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB) is an annual worldwide event aimed at strengthening the role of women in science.
BELQUA Annual Scientific Workshop (5/03/2024)
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The BELQUA Committee organize its annual workshop in Brussels, providing a platform for young scientists in Quaternary sciences to present their work.
Colloquium: The Physics of Living System
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The committee for Physics organize on April, 22th a colloquium entitled The Physics of Living System. More informations ?
