News
New papers on BCI
We are excited to announce our latest publication: "Evaluating the real-world usability of BCI control systems with augmented reality: a user study protocol." In this protocol paper, we introduce a user-centric evaluation procedure for MI-based BCI systems that use augmented reality to en...
BruBotics researchers develop non-invasive brain-computer interface for everyday applications
Led by Prof Kevin De Pauw , researcher Arnau Dillen from the Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy (MFYS) research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has developed a brain-computer interface, in which the brain controls a robotic arm.
New publication within the SportsComp Erasmus+ project.
The SportsComp Erasmus+ project. An initial WP2 Protocol Overview: The International and Multidisciplinary Delphi and Qualitative Study.4Gold
We're thrilled to introduce the scientific board at 4Gold, comprised of 6 exceptional individuals including Bart Roelands from MFYS, Vrije Universiteit Brussel.New job opening
New job opening for a PhD grant on human-robot interaction. Interested? More info via PhD human-robot interaction (vub.be)...
New Research: Neurocognitive Insights in Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)
Our recent publication "Deficits in neurocognitive performance in patients with chronic ankle instability during a neurocognitive balance task - A retrospective case-control study" sheds light on the neurocognitive aspects of chronic ankle instability, a common complication following ankle sprains.
New European research project SportsComp
We are pleased to announce that the Erasmus+ collaborative project, Higher Education to Improve Competence in Sports Physiotherapy (SportsComp), has been awarded €400,000 for a 3-year international project.
Participants required for study on cortical activation patterns in patients with chronic ankle instability
Study objective We will ask you to collect all data and information necessary for the study - such as your demographic data (age, weight, height, gender) as well as data on your medical history, your medication use and your dependence on certain products (tobacco use, alcohol consumption) .
Kick-off Backyard Project with world-class ultra endurance athletes
Kick-off Backyard Project with world-class ultra-endurance athletes. In the picture Merijn Geerts with a personal record of 677km. Stay tuned for more info.
How do I keep my body warm when it's cold?
VUB professor Bart Roelands heads the Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy research group. One of his specialisations is thermoregulation. The heater is a lot lower, at home and at work. Some don't even turn on the heating. How should you dress? That is not difficult.
Events
Practical infoSport Injury Seminar: from injury prevention to RTS
On April 23, 2022 from 9 am until 1 pm, we host the MFYS Sport Injury Seminar on campus Etterbeek of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Practical info-Symposium: The Olympic Athlete - A multidisciplinary perspective
On December 17, 2022 from 9 am until 1 pm, the Postgraduate Sports Physiotherapy hosts "The Olympic athlete, a multidisciplinary perspective" symposium on campus Jette of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Practical info-BRUSSELS UNIVERSITIES CYCLOCROSS
After a successful first edition of the Brussels Universities Cyclocross, Golazo Sports will once again organise a cyclocross on Sunday 5 January on the grounds of the VUB and ULB.
Practical info-International interdisciplinary symposium on citizens, science and air pollution
The first Etats Generaux de l'Air de Bruxelles is an event that combines a symposium, a hackathon and a day for the citizens.
