The University of Flanders, Radio 1, and Pelckmans Uitgevers are joining forces for the multimedia knowledge project 'De Vooruitblik 2027'. The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is making an active contribution to this initiative, where scientists share insights into the developments that will shape our society in the coming months.
VUB Rector and physicist Jan Danckaert emphasizes the project's importance: "As a physicist, I know how difficult it is to predict which discoveries will change the world. A hundred years ago, the participants of the Solvay Conferences could not have imagined how profoundly their insights would influence our society. Today, we are once again at a turning point, with artificial intelligence and other technological revolutions. That's why I am happy to participate in 'De Vooruitblik': not to predict the future, but to help people understand which developments can shape our world tomorrow."
The project brings the expertise of researchers from the five Flemish universities – including the VUB – to a broad audience in various ways: a video series and podcasts launched on November 1st, a book titled 'De Vooruitblik 2027' available from November 15th (Science Day) for €24.50, a radio series during the Christmas holidays (December 21st to January 1st), and live events in January 2027.
To find out exactly which questions and scientists are featured, or to discover specific contributions, interested parties can consult the questions and participating experts page at vooruitblik.universiteitvanvlaanderen.be/vragen.html. The first published video featuring Jan Danckaert and Vincent Ginis, along with associated chapter details, is available at vooruitblik.universiteitvanvlaanderen.be/hoofdstuk/nobelprijswinnaars-in-brussel.html.
This project is made possible through the cooperation of the five Flemish universities: University of Antwerp, Ghent University, Hasselt University, KU Leuven, and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the Jonge Academie and VRT, with the support of the WEWIS Department of the Flemish government and the players of the National Lottery.
