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🚀 Defending Our Planet: SPACEBEL’s Role in Europe’s Planetary Shield 🌌   The European Space Agency - ESA and Walloon-based SPACEBEL launched Europe’s very first planetary defence initiative in October. Collaborating alongside NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s #DART, the #Hera mission targets the Didymos-Dimorphos asteroid system to test Earth’s protection against #asteroids. SPACEBEL provided crucial on-board software, autonomous navigation and various ground operations – highlighting their expertise and commitment to safeguarding our planet through advanced space technology. Read all about their journey here 👇 #SpaceCentre #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceExploration #InnovationInSpace #STEMEducation #SpaceResearch #AerospaceIndustry #SpaceTech #SpaceInnovation

🎄 We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎊 Have a joyful holiday season and a successful beginning to 2025, one filled with new opportunities, partnerships and unique moments of inspiration. As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on yet another fruitful year of collaboration, creativity and meaningful connections – it has been a pleasure further strengthening cultural, economic and educational ties between Wallonia-Brussels and the United Kingdom. A special thank you to all for your continued support and engagement. We thoroughly look forward to achieving even greater things together in the New Year!

Inside Wallonia-Brussels’s Expertise: Unlocking the Potential of AI in Neuroscience In the rapidly evolving world of neuroscience, innovation often emerges at the intersection of advanced technology and deep scientific inquiry. PhD. Christian Wolff, Head of Epilepsy Research at UCB Pharma in Belgium, shares how his team is harnessing cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (#AI), to develop new therapies for patients suffering from #epilepsy. Dr. Wolff was one of the participants of our AI: Bridging UK and Belgium Ecosystems seminar this past September, organised in collaboration with Prof. Benoit Macq, Prof. Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye, Dr. Maxime Taquet and TRAIL - TRusted AI Labs. Wallonie Bruxelles International Wallonie-Bruxelles International - Research and Innovation Loïc Lefevre Motonobu Kasajima AWEX UK Université de Liège Université libre de Bruxelles UMONS Pierre Geurts MedReSyst Laurence Ris Imperial College London James Cole

As 2024 draws to a close, we at the General Representation of Wallonia-Brussels in the United Kingdom wish to reflect on an incredible first year marked by great triumphs! It has been a year of renewed connections, strengthened partnerships, and shared progress within the UK and the global community. Highlights of Our Year 🌍 Diplomatic Engagements: From high-level visits to multilateral forums, we have had the privilege of advancing dialogue on key issues such as global access to #vaccines, #science, #AI, #HumanRights and #inclusion. Our engagements have fostered greater understanding and deeper #collaboration with our partners. 🤝 Scientific Cooperation: This year, we have both organised and taken part in some incredible seminars and discussions focused on highlighting our region’s scientific ecosystem — the engagement of our key players, experts and researchers is a testament to our shared commitment to #LifeSciences, #MedTech, #ATMPs, #ArtificialIntelligence and #CleanTech. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing this incredibly vital work in the coming years. 🎉 Community and Cultural Diplomacy: Our cultural initiatives brought us closer to the people of the United Kingdom. From our .BE PROUD event, walking the #LondonPride parade alongside Diplomats for Equality, our support of initiatives bringing Southern Belgian cultural players like RTBF, Fifty Lab and Dour Festival to the UK, and taking part of events like WOMEX - Worldwide | Music | Expo and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we wish to celebrated the bonds that unite us across borders! Looking Ahead As we turn the page to 2025, we do so with optimism and a renewed sense of purpose. In the year ahead, we aim to deepen our cooperation and continue fostering connections between our people and communities. #Diplomacy is a long journey, but every step forward counts. We look forward to taking those steps with you. Gratitude and Acknowledgements None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our incredible team and partners, who have gone above and beyond to achieve these milestones. Your resilience, creativity, and commitment are deeply appreciated. Wishing all our friends, colleagues, and partners a peaceful, prosperous, and healthy New Year. May it bring new opportunities for collaboration, understanding, and shared success. Here’s to a bright 2025! ✨ With gratitude and best wishes, The General Representation of Wallonia-Brussels in the UK #YearInReview #GlobalPartnerships #NewYear2024 Wallonie Bruxelles International Wallonie-Bruxelles International - Research and Innovation AWEX UK VISITWallonia Embassy of Belgium in the United Kingdom Fondation Wiener - Anspach UNIVERCELLS MedReSyst TRAIL - TRusted AI Labs Motonobu Kasajima Loïc Lefevre Marc-André B. Benoit Macq Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye Maxime Taquet Liquiid Five Oh Pascale Delcomminette KIKK Galaxy Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques Wallifornia

🌟We are so thankful to have been a part of the BBC WiSTEM ANNUAL LECTURES 2024 & UK Screening of 'Women of Science' this past week 🌟 This extraordinary event celebrating Women in STEM took place at BBC Broadcasting House, featuring six outstanding speakers and the UK screening of “Women of Science” — a brilliant film by Safia Kessas, director, journalist, and head of diversity at RTBF. This event is brought to life in collaboration with Stemettes, UNESCO, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Keynote Speakers: ✨ Storm Fagan — Chief Product Officer and Executive Sponsor of BBC WiSTEM (along with Natasha Wojciechowski). ✨ Jessica Dowdall — Head of Data Operations, BBC Product Group. A fantastic advocate for women at the BBC, her talk focused on "The Power of Allyship in STEM." ✨ Philip Robinson — Head of Portfolio Performance, BBC Product Group. A dedicated male ally to WiSTEM, Philip’s annual lecture intriguingly was titled "Conscious Commonality." ✨ Dr. Ezra Clarke — Chief of UNESCO’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Section, and Executive Secretary of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science programme. Dr. Clarke’s talk centred on UNESCO’s Call to Action to Close the Gender Gap in Science. ✨ Richardson Anne — Senior Project Manager and DEI Officer at the EBU. Anne’s talk, "How Public Service Media Can Shape a Future for Women in STEM", explored how media can challenge stereotypes and inspire the next generation. ✨ Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon (Dr A-Marie I.) — CEO at Stemettes, Author, Speaker & Presenter. We would also love to thank Bethan Jinkinson, Lalita Taylor FRSA, Alice Rothwell, Sarah Baatout, Safia Kessas, Johanna Klemt (she/her) and Isabelle Truc and everyone who attended our post-event dinner, we are so thankful to have been a part of such an inspiring day ! Let’s continue to challenge stereotypes, break barriers, and inspire the next generation of Women in STEM 💪 #WiSTEM #WomenInSTEM #STEMLeadership #Inclusion #DiversityInSTEM #BBCWiSTEM #WomenOfScience #UNESCO #Stemettes #EBU #RepresentationMatters Wallonie Bruxelles International Motonobu Kasajima Marc-André B.

𝐋𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞́𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 (𝐈𝐂𝐂) 𝐚𝐮 𝐜œ𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐞́𝐥𝐞́𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐞́𝐧𝐞́𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞-𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐱𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐮 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐞-𝐔𝐧𝐢 🥁 La scène musicale émergente de Wallonie-Bruxelles est à l’honneur pour offrir à nos artistes l’opportunité de s’ouvrir au marché britannique et international 🎙🎧 La 𝐃𝐞́𝐥𝐞́𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐞́𝐧𝐞́𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞-𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐱𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐮 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐞-𝐔𝐧𝐢 soutient l’équipe du 𝐅𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛 dans leur initiative visant à créer des ponts entre les marchés belge et britannique 💂 🗣 Rencontre avec l’artiste 𝐕𝐀𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 et 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐮 𝐅𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐧𝐲, fondateur de 𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 et du Fifty Lab et programmateur du Dour Festival. Ils soulignent le rôle de WBI et de la Délégation générale dans la promotion des initiatives qui propulsent les artistes de Wallonie-Bruxelles sur la scène britannique et mondiale. 🤝 La Délégation générale est le point focal pour renforcer les liens entre le Royaume-Uni et la Wallonie et la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. #fiftylabfestival #fiftylabmusicfestival #fiftylab #VAAGUE #dgwbuk #wbmusiques #fwb #wallonie #londres #ICC #musique #art #underground #drum #electro Wallonia-Brussels in the United Kingdom Fifty Lab Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques Five Oh Motonobu Kasajima 🎥 J. Van Belle - WBI

Michiel Blanchart: Redefining Belgian Cinema with Night Call 🎬 Belgian filmmaker, Michiel Blanchart, is captivating global audiences with his debut feature Night Call. A gripping urban thriller, the film blends social commentary with high-octane action, addressing themes like police brutality and systemic racism. Night Call resonates with contemporary issues while showcasing Blanchart’s unique cinematic voice. His collaboration with Hollywood legend Sam Raimi, and past accolades including 'You’re Dead Hélène', emphasize his rising influence in both European and international cinema. Read all about his journey here 👇   #BelgianCinema #NightCall #MichielBlanchart #FilmIndustry #SocialImpact #romefilmfestival #GérardmerFantasyFilmFestival #policebrutality #racism #cinema Wallonie Bruxelles International Wallonie Bruxelles Images

We have launched the call for applications for our 2025-2027 postdoctoral fellowship programme. Researchers who have earned their PhD from the Université libre de Bruxelles and the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford can apply until March 10, 2025. More info: https://lnkd.in/dgt_AUSk

Inside Wallonia-Brussels’ Expertise: Limelight on UK–Belgium Collaboration in Life Sciences Listen to UNIVERCELLS Chief Alliance Officer, Hala Audi, delve into the strengths of the growing partnership between Belgium and the UK in the rapidly advancing field of #RNA-based therapies – an innovative approach that holds great promise for tackling complex diseases including cancer. We investigate the exciting collaboration between Univercells, the Oxford Vaccine Group, the Pandemic Sciences Institute and @Oxford Cancer, highlighting landmark milestones and future prospects. This partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing cancer treatment and unlocking new opportunities for #lifesciences ecosystems in both Belgium and the UK. #LifeSciences #RNATherapies #UKBelgiumPartnership #Collaboration #Healthcare #CancerResearch #UKBelgiumCollaboration #Innovation #Biotech #HealthcareTransformation Wallonie Bruxelles International Wallonie-Bruxelles International - Research and Innovation Loïc Lefevre Motonobu Kasajima AWEX UK University of Liège Université libre de Bruxelles UMONS MedReSyst University of Oxford Imperial College London UCB 📸 by J. Van Belle - WBI

Inside Wallonia-Brussels’ Expertise: Researching AI Opportunities for Brain Health Dr. Maxime Taquet, Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford, explores the revealing opportunities which #ArtificialIntelligence applications present for #BrainHealth. Discover how #AI is transforming research and treatment, offering innovative solutions to fundamental issues such as the analyses of large numbers of health records for psychiatric patients. We also talked about the importance of connecting and sharing insights across disciplines and nations – greater #collaboration is essential for driving advancements and improving outcomes in #BrainHealth. Dr. Maxime Taquet was also one of the brilliant organisers of our AI: Bridging UK and Belgium Ecosystems seminar this past September, in collaboration with Prof. Benoit Macq, Prof. Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye and TRAIL - TRusted AI Labs. #Innovation #MentalWellness #HealthTech #EcosystemConnections #ResearchAndDevelopment #wallonia Wallonie Bruxelles International Wallonie-Bruxelles International - Research and Innovation Loïc Lefevre Motonobu Kasajima AWEX UK University of Liège Université libre de Bruxelles UMONS Pierre Geurts MedReSyst Christian Wolff Laurence Ris Imperial College London UCB 📸 by J. Van Belle - WBI