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Science and technology in Wallonia

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Science and technology in Wallonia, the southern region of Belgium (Europe), is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes.

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Universities in Wallonia

Universities in Wallonia are part of the universities of the French Community.

  • Université de Namur, ex Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Namur
  • Université catholique de Louvain, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
  • Université de Liège, Liège
  • Université de Mons, Mons

    • According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the Université catholique de Louvain is among the top 200 universities worldwide.

    According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, the Université de Liège is among the top 200 universities in Europe and top 400 universities worldwide.

    Technology institutes

    Wallonia is home to several science and technology organizations.

  • ARESA, clinical research cluster
  • Automotive Cluster of Wallonia
  • Ceramic products cluster
  • Eco-building cluster
  • Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS)
  • Francqui Foundation
  • ICT cluster
  • Nutrition cluster
  • Solid Wastes cluster
  • Transport & Logistics Cluster
  • Walloon Aeronautical Cluster (EWA)
  • Walloon Space Cluster

    • Science Parks

    Several science parks associated with the universities are spread over Wallonia.

  • Science Parks of Wallonia
  • Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park
  • Liège Science Park
  • Crealys Science Park
  • Aéropole Science Park
  • Initialis Science Park
  • Qualitis Science Park

    • References

    Science and technology in Wallonia Wikipedia
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