Yuma 5th Edition PhD Event | 1 September 2026 | Transition from academia to private sector

During this event you will be informed about the differences between the academic and private sectors, how to prepare for this transition, and how to highlight the skills acquired during your doctoral studies. The event is also an opportunity to talk with people who have recently made this "big leap" and to share experiences. The event will be lead by Michel Herquet, PhD & Partner at Yuma (ex-B12 Consulting).

Combining Infectious Disease Modelling and AI: Methods and Communication | 14 september 2026 | VUB

The workshop will firstly focus on explaining the interplay between mathematical and statistical modeling and AI for disease spread modelling and mitigation and secondly on the challenges and methods for communicating the results to the general public. Pre-registration and abstract submission are open.

Nature Masterclasses Webinar: Analysing and Interpreting Your Research Data with AI | 15 or 17 September 2026

In the webinar experts in AI research, editorial practice and policy will explore how AI can support different stages of the research process. They will share practical guidance on using AI effectively while highlighting where human judgement and subject expertise remain essential.

5 oktober 2026 - 5 november 2026: LinkedIn competition for researchers #Sciencestories

#ScienceStories is a joint initiative by the Doctoral Schools of the 5 Flemish universities | See contest rules on the website

VIB Conferences | 17-18 September 2026 | At the forefront of plant research (4th edition)

Understanding and harnessing plant life is essential to human civilization. Plants not only feed a growing global population and support our quality of life, but also provide key renewable resources and energy. Plant research is therefore crucial for developing sustainable solutions that boost crop productivity and quality while supporting environmentally responsible agriculture.

Benelux Metabolomics Days | 21 - 23 september 2026 | UAntwerpen

De Benelux Metabolomics Days is de jaarlijkse conferentie die metabolomics-onderzoekers uit de Benelux en daarbuiten samenbrengt. De eerste dag bestaat uit een speciale Young BMC Day, die volledig gericht is op jonge onderzoekers en georganiseerd wordt voor en door jonge onderzoekers.

Disorders of Brain Development Symposium | 23 oktober 2026 | UZA

This symposium will bring together a multidisciplinary community to advance our understanding of brain malformations and associated rare neurodevelopmental conditions, featuring esteemed international keynote speakers at the forefront of the field.

UAntwerp Cognitive Neuroscience Colloquium @ Campus Drie Eiken | 19 November 2026

A free full-day event connecting researchers across disciplines who are interested in the rapidly evolving field of cognitive neuroscience.

VIB Conferences | 19-20 November 2026 | Neuroimmunology

Neuroimmunology stands at the exciting intersection of neuroscience and immunology, investigating the dynamic interactions between the nervous and immune systems and how these determine function and disease. Ongoing advancements are reshaping our understanding of the field and opening new avenues for research and therapeutic innovation.

26 november 2026: BCF Career Event België | @ Flanders Expo

Breid je netwerk uit | Deelname is gratis maar registratie is nodig | career event for life sciences students and professionals

VIB Conferences | 9-10 December 2026 | AI and computational biology

VIB introduces AI and Computational Biology as the newest chapter in the conference series, building on the success of the Applied Bioinformatics in Life Sciences series, which has brought together leading experts since 2016 to advance the fields of bioinformatics and computational biology.