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

Universities in Wallonia

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

According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University of Louvain (UCLouvain) is among the top 200 universities worldwide.

According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities,[1] the University of 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.

See also

References

  1. Webometrics Ranking of World Universities Cybermetrics Lab, Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain. Retrieved on November 20, 2007
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