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.
Universities in Wallonia[edit]
Universities in Wallonia are part of the universities of the French Community.
- Université de Namur (UNamur), Namur
- Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-la-Neuve
- Université de Liège (ULiège), Liège
- Université de Mons (UMons), Mons
According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University of Louvain (UCLouvain) is among the top 200 universities worldwide.[citation needed]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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
See also[edit]
- Science and technology in Belgium
- Science and technology in the Brussels-Capital Region
- Science and technology in Flanders
- Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
- Economy of Belgium
- Sillon industriel
- Agoria
References[edit]
- ^ Webometrics Ranking of World Universities Cybermetrics Lab, Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain. Retrieved on November 20, 2007