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Scientists from ULB and VUB soon in Antarctica to Collect Meteorites

Scientists from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) will head to the Belgica Mountains in Antarctica on Sunday to collect meteorites and samples of blue ice, the ULB announced on Monday in a press release. The team will stay in the mountains until the beginning of January 2025.

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Belgian Polar Explorer to Receive Belgica Medal

Alain Hubert, co-founder and president of the International Polar Foundation, will receive the prestigious 2023 Belgica Medal.

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Prestigous Award for two well-known Antarctic Researchers

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Belgica Prize, Coverage by EU Political Report

The Belgica Medal is awarded every 5 years. This will be the twelfth time it has been awarded since its inception. 

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Physicist, surveyor and astronomer leave on expedition to Princess Elisabeth Base in Antarctica

Three scientists are leaving Brussels for a one-month scientific expedition to the Princess Elisabeth base in Antarctica. Among the three scientists are two members of Defence: a physicist and a surveyor. The third is an astronomer from Ghent University. This was reported by the Defence press service.

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Alain Hubert Interviewed by Plus Magazine Belgium

Alain Hubert sat for an interview with journalist Olivia Van De Putte from Plus Magazine.