Research

The strength of UHasselt research lies in our ability to transcend disciplines and embrace interdisciplinary collaboration. This is ingrained in the DNA of our university and has been one of the major strengths of UHasselt since the beginning. Through close collaboration among different fields within interdisciplinary research domains, we tackle complex problems from various perspectives, resulting in innovative solutions and groundbreaking discoveries that push the boundaries of knowledge. This approach promotes synergies between disciplines, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the scientific world and achieve tangible impact for society.

UHasselt's research is organised primarily in interdisciplinary research institutes and centres, academic bodies that group together researchers from different research groups and faculties, who carry out the full range of research in certain spearhead areas, ranging from basic research to applied research. The vision to pool research resources in these interdisciplinary research institutes and centres, alongside research groups has enabled the university to play a meaningful role in spearhead research areas in the national and international research landscape. Within each of UHasselt’s 4 research institutes and 3 research centres, expertise is combined to achieve critical mass in terms of knowledge, expertise and infrastructure which leverages their efficiency and leads to a strong external recognition of their expertise.