Success stories about the impact of Ghent University research

Could we even imagine a world without research and science? Certainly not. Yet it’s not always clear to everyone how much research shapes our world and lives. Below we’ve brought together some illustrations of just how research continues to have an important societal impact in many areas.

Aquaculture

The sea as a testing ground for sustainable farming of shellfish and seaweed.

Composites

From wind turbine blades to the car of the future.

Criminology

Criminology research has made its mark on drug policy and police reform in our country.

Drug development

What role does research at Ghent University play in the development of new medicines?

Robotics

Will our future be full of robots and artificial intelligence?

Art sciences

Restoration of the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb sets the standard in the world of art restoration.

Plant biotechnology

Plant breeding as an important means to feed the world.

Primary healthcare

Good primary healthcare is of vital importance.

Doping testing

Striving for doping-free sports, together with science.

Education

From Simon to Columbus - how an orientation test could increase students’ chances of success.

Animal health

Why veterinarians prefer to prevent worm infections rather than cure them.

Marine archaeology

A large part of our history is buried at the bottom of the North Sea.

Sports sciences

With SportKompas, children can discover which sport is best for them.

Sexuality

What Flemish people think about sex (and why our understanding is better today).

Health economics

A better society through a high-quality, sustainable health system that is based on solidarity.

And more...

Dare to Think

Dive into our online content platform for more stories on how science can change your life.

Dare to Think - research and society

Impact with European support

The European Commission prioritises impact in its research funding. Have a look at some succesful Ghent University projects.

EU funded research outcomes and impact

Technology transfer

By way of product development and the establishment of spin-offs Ghent University increases its economic impact.

Improving the treatment of breast cancer and the comfort of patients
Supporting therapists to provide better care (spin-off Creative Therapy)
Monitoring the health of materials and structures (spin-off Sentea)
Structural engineering and building materials
Towards a better and environmentally friendly display quality (spin-off QustomDot)
Improving the motivation of employees (spin-off Impetus Academy)
Getting companies to reflect about innovation (spin-off The Forge)
Optimizing work processes through AI (spin-off ML2Grow)

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