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On September 23, 2025, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) officially opened the Centre for Martial Arts and Science  (CEMAS) — Belgium’s first martial arts expertise center. The 800 m² facility was made possible thanks to the support of VUB, Sport Vlaanderen, the Flemish Brussels Fund, the Flemish Community Commission, and the Flemish Boxing League. A center where sport, education, and research meet CEMAS combines sports infrastructure, education, and scientific research, u

In 'The Plea', Anton Van Dyck, founder of Compagnon , calls for an urgent amendment to the abortion law: The new abortion law? It's long overdue. Two legislatures ago, even. Why is she important? Because one in five women will need an abortion at some point. Because today is too strict, too short, too complicated. Because those who choose to terminate a pregnancy are still too often stigmatized. The problems are clear. There is social support for this. The majority too. Th

After decades as the beating heart of Brussels student life, the iconic Luigi's has closed its doors for good. In a candid conversation, owners Marc and Monique reflect on their student years, the glory days of their café, the challenges of changing times, and their plans for the future. It's a story of friendship, legendary parties, and the inevitable evolution of a generation.   From student to local pub legend Marc began his years at the VUB as a Physical Education and Mov

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is celebrating a first: the first class of Bachelor's students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is graduating. These five students successfully completed the entire three-year program. This makes VUB history with the only Bachelor's program in Flanders that offers such a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on AI. Unique training The bachelor's program combines insights from computer science, machine learning, logic, mathematics, cognitive psyc

When you think of student-friendly Brussels, Judit Karlsson undoubtedly comes to mind. Between 2001 and 2006, she studied law at the VUB, but just as importantly, she fully embraced the vibrant student life. As president of KBS (2005-2006), cantor of 't Vat, and later president of the Guild of Polytech, she brought color and energy to generations of students. Even after her studies, Judit remained true to tradition: for years, she helped organize the Vrijzinnig Zangfeest Vlaa