Hoe?Zo! Wetenschappen op televisie in Vlaanderen?!

This study explores the presence of science programs on the Flemish public broadcaster between 1997 and 2002. Our data show that for nearly all variables 2000 can be marked as a year in which the downward spiral for science on television was reversed. This is attributed to 1) public service philosophy, 2) a strong governmental science policy providing structural government support, and 3) the reflection of a societal discourse that articulates a need for more hard sciences

Research in university colleges in Belgium

As in many other countries, university colleges in Belgium, are rather new, having developed mainly after the 1970s. The core business of the UCs was – and for many of the UC teachers still is – to train professionals such as accountants, Industrial engineers, infant- and primary-school teachers and nurses. Scientific research was of minor importance, since it has long been considered the domain of universities. Nevertheless, in recent decades, policymakers and some UC managers and teachers have insisted that UCs should also conduct scientific research. This article offers an overview of scientific research delivered at university colleges or universities of applied sciences.status: publishe