Belgium Research Network for Network Science

Belgium Research Network for Network Science


The Belgium Research Network for Network Science is an alliance of innovative and forward-thinking research teams in Belgium committed to advancing knowledge across various scientific fields using network science. The network is dedicated to creating a virtual centre of excellence for network science research in Belgium. We aim to achieve this by establishing a core group of network researchers who will act as a magnet, attracting talented scientists and propelling network science forward. Through our focus on research and its practical applications, the network strives to deliver scientific, societal, and economic benefits to the people of Flanders and the broader Benelux region. To achieve that, the core group established an online presence with a webpage, and will organise annual scientific meetings and doctoral summer schools, to facilitate scientific collaborations between partners via research visits and seminars.


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WebMaster: Luis Rocha. Updated: 08.03.2025

Our Members

Meet the diverse group of research teams shaping the future of interdisciplinary collaboration on Network Science in Belgium. Below are our current partners, each contributing unique expertise.

Belgian Partners


Complex Systems Institute

Critical events in complex social and economic problems

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Marinazzo Group

Methodological and computational aspects in neuroscience and psychology

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Augmented Intelligence for Data Analytics (AIDA)

Visual analytics, data visualisation, topological data analysis and multi-layer networks

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BionamiX

Spatially explicit models, model dependency on initial conditions and model design

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Quantitative and spatial criminology research group

Co-offending networks

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Dynamics on networks and beyond

Nonlinear random walks, synchronization and Turing patterns on higher-order networks

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Group for research on Ethnic Relations, Migration and Equality (GERME)

Migration, multiculturalism, and integration

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CORE/LIDAM

Social and economic networks of heterogeneous agents regarding their degree of farsightedness.

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International Partners


Networks at UM

Machine Learning, community detection

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Networks Research Group

Dynamical Systems

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS)

Science studies, community detection

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Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History

Contemporary Luxembourgish and European history, Historical networks

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Amsterdam Center for Dynamics and Computation

Dynamical Systems, computational mathematics, and application such as synchronization dynamics of coupled oscillators

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NERV

Biomedical engineering, complex systems and clinical neuroscience

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Upcoming Events

Explore upcoming conferences, workshops, and seminars hosted by the consortium.

Scientific Events

2 or 3 June, 2025

Networking and Clustering Network Scientists

Satellite @ NetSci 2025.

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TBC 2025

11th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UGent. Around October-November 2025, TBC.

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Educational Events

TBC 2026

Summer of DANS

Doctoral Summer School. TBC.

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Past Events

28 Oct 2021

10th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UNamur.

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12 Nov 2020

9th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UGent.

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22 Feb 2019

8th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UHasselt.

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6 Dec 2017

7th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UGent.

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15 Dec 2016

6th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UCLouvain.

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30 Sep 2015

5th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UNamur.

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XX 2014

4th edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at ULB.

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XX 2013

3rd edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at KULeuven.

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XX 2012

2nd edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at UAntwerpen.

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XX 2011

1st edition of the Belgian Network Research Meeting

Annual Meeting at VUB.

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Recent Publications

Discover the latest research findings, peer-reviewed articles, and collaborative publications from our members.

Advanced Networks for....

J. XXX, A. XXX, & W. XXX

Journal of XXX, 2025

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