Council of the Flemish Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts

HOGENT is a major player in the field of applied research and research in the arts. HOGENT is involved in many national and international initiatives and research projects and is actively looking for new opportunities.

mail: research@hogent.be

Our centers of expertise are active locally, nationally and internationally in innovative practical research and services: in welfare and health sectors, the world of education, business and in the field of sustainability and technology.

mail: research.expertise@ucll.be

KdG offers services such as applied research, education, coaching and consultancy for our external partners. Social relevance is one of our cornerstones and the work field keeps our students and researchers with both feet firmly anchored in society.

mail: researchoffice@kdg.be

Research at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences results in well-substantiated, inclusive, and motivating products, methodologies, and services which diverse stakeholders can actually use in practice.

Research and expertise have a prominent place at the Antwrep Maritime Academy. Curious about what exactly we do? You will discover it here!

We are strongly committed to research. Within our research offer, we make a distinction between two major types: research in the arts, conducted in the Schools of Arts, and practice-based research, which is linked to our bachelor's programmes.

mail: dienst.onderzoek@ehb.be

Howest, University of Applied Sciences, anticipates and responds to the needs of society and the socio-economic sector and is transforming the brain drain in West Flanders into a brain gain. Between 2016 and 2022, the research and service expenditure at Howest increased from to almost €8 million, and the number of researchers involved grew to 250.

mail: research@howest.be

AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts provides a stimulating home for all research in diverse study areas in 4 departments and 2 Schools of Arts. This great variety of disciplines offers a wide range of possibilities for the development of multidisciplinary research.

mail: research@ap.be

With our practice-oriented scientific research, we stimulate innovation in companies, organisations and in society at large. Every day, no fewer than 250 researchers apply expertise, practical knowledge and experience to develop scientifically-based innovative products and services.

mail: marijke.lemal@thomasmore.be

VIVES University of Applied Sciences engages in hands-on research. VIVES reaches out to companies and organisations that face modern day challenges. Offering a solution to said challenges, we improve our knowledge and adjust our insights in and on education.

Our research and services are focused on themes and questions that are important for the field and that are linked to our programmes. We strive for optimal involvement of our teachers and students. This ensures a good cross-pollination between research and education. In this way, they reinforce each other.

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mail: DOP@odisee.be

The office PXL-Research coordinates and supports the research and development of PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts. The research policy is focused on applied research driven by the need of the region and is intended to create innovation for companies, non-profit organizations and governments.

mail: bruno.vankoeckhoven@pxl.be

The Associated Faculty of the Arts at KU Leuven has given this research its own place since 2020. Artistic research became a permanent part of the university's broad research range. At the same time, the faculty guarantees the individuality of the arts with its associate status.

mail: research@luca-arts.be