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Is terrorism inherent in Islam?
Are all Muslims possible terrorists? Does the Quran say violence is allowed? And apparently also against Muslims, because most victims of terror are Muslims? For once no fierce debate about this, but Prof. Dr. Sami Zemni, who as a political …
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How can the municipality ensure that new and old Flemish people feel at home
About a fifth of Flemish people are of foreign descent. But a country does not automatically become a cheerful, colorful multicultural mix… Old Flemish people often no longer feel at home in their own city and new Flemish people do not feel …
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How harmful is the sun?
Skin cancer seems to be the disease of the 21st century. And that is largely the sun's fault. Do we know well enough how to protect our skin? And what dangers does the sun still have in store? Professor Vera Rogiers is a toxicologist at the VUB. …
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Why do we want to get drunk?
On Thursday, accidentally ending up in a café a little too long, a bit in the wind because of just that beer too much on Friday and on Saturday still flying into the cocktails. You may be familiar with that feeling: you want to have a good …
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How likely is it that you will stay together forever?
"I want to be your husband (woman) and I promise to remain faithful in good and bad days, in poverty and wealth, in sickness and health. I want to love and appreciate you all the days of my life" Yes, yes, it will be. Until someone else …
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How do you find the perfect gift?
Is a Bongo voucher always a wrong gift? You better just give money? Can you ask for a wish list? Or casually say to your sweetheart that you really like a ring with an emerald and that cord bracelet is disgusting? The do's and don'ts of …
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Was your first trip just a disappointment too?
You are not a real millennial until you go out with your backpack or have spent at least six months abroad for your studies. Young people prefer to spend their money on travel rather than on material goods or their savings book. According to …
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How reliable is an online DNA test?
Each of us carries a unique code: the DNA. Your DNA determines what you look like, what you are allergic to, which conditions you have more or less chance of, and so on. More and more online companies claim that they can unravel your DNA …
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Podcast from University of Flanders
At the University of Flanders, inspiring professors and researchers answer provocative questions in 15-minute lectures:
- Why is it difficult to predict an Earth event?
- Is swimming on a full stomach dangerous?
- Why do you sing better in the shower? …
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