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Leuven highlights foster care during Foster Care Week

The city of Leuven emphasizes shared parenthood and seeks new foster families for children and adults.

10 November 2026Society

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Boektopia on Tour brings top authors to Leuven

Four days of literature, meetings, and book launches with leading authors at Leuven's library and bookstores.

05 November 2026Culture

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Researchers uncover why humans are more sensitive than other species to a brain developmental disease

ASPM gene mutations disrupt neural stem cells, causing microcephaly and explaining human susceptibility.

04 November 2026Technology

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VIB and KU Leuven Discover Genetic Cause Behind Brain Development Disorder

Research identifies ASPM gene's role in brain growth disruption, shedding light on microcephaly.

04 November 2026Technology

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Haacht, Rotselaar and Holsbeek request cancellation of 'Leuven Rechtdoor' flight path and more balanced distribution of…

Three municipalities file a complaint and send an open letter to federal Minister of Mobility Jean-Luc Crucke to better distribute noise pollution around Brussels Airport.

03 November 2026Local

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Leuven Teen Party a Great Success Again with 600 Youths

The city of Leuven hosted its second teen party at STUKcafé last weekend, which was sold out and offered young people a safe first nightlife experience.

03 November 2026Local

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Flanders invests 5.25 million euros in restoration of Leuven Town Hall

The Flemish Government is subsidizing the restoration and repurposing of the Leuven Town Hall with 5.25 million euros.

30 October 2026Local

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Leuven receives 820,000 euros in European support for climate transition

The City of Leuven and Leuven 2030 are receiving European funding to expand the Leuven Climate Fund and support sustainable projects.

30 October 2026Local

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STEPS Skills Centre Unites Future Healthcare Professionals in Lifelike Scenarios

New centre at KU Leuven combines education, simulation, and practice for doctors and nurses.

29 October 2026Society

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Free Digital Comics Available at UZ Leuven

Patients and visitors at UZ Leuven gain free access to over 3,000 digital comics via the hospital's Wi-Fi network.

28 October 2026Local

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Blocking immune cell signals makes aggressive brain tumor removal easier

Discovery by VIB and KU Leuven researchers points to a potential new treatment strategy.

28 October 2026Technology

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Blocking immune cell signals could make brain tumors easier to remove

Researchers at VIB-KU Leuven have discovered a potential new therapeutic strategy by interrupting communication between immune and cancer cells, making tumors more contained and easier to remove.

28 October 2026Technology

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