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VUB Celebrates the Launch of the Centre of Martial Arts and Science (CEMAS)
The opening of the new academic year at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel on 23 September 2025 was marked by a particularly memorable occasion: the official launch of CEMAS. As Prof.Invited Keynote at International Seminar on Martial Arts and Youth Development
On 25 September 2025, Prof. Dr. Marc Theeboom will participate as keynote speaker at the International Martial Arts and Youth Development Seminar: From Principle to Action – Martial Arts for Youth Development and a Sustainable Future , held in Seoul, South Korea.
CEMAS opens its doors: Registration now available!
As announced earlier, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) will officially celebrate the opening of the Centre for Martial Arts and Science (CEMAS) on 23 September 2025, at the university’s main campus in Etterbeek.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel to open Centre for Martial Arts and Science
On 23 September 2025, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) will officially open its new Centre for Martial Arts and Science (CEMAS) at the university’s main campus in Etterbeek.
Werf Vechtsport Expertise Centrum op VUB campus van start
De Vrije Universiteit Brussel start met de bouw van het Vechtsport Expertise Centrum (VEC) op de Main Campus in Etterbeek.
Events
- Practical info19/02/2026 - 18:00 - 19/02/2026 - 21:00
Inaugural Lecture
We are pleased to announce the start of the lecture series Martial Arts, Culture and Society, to be delivered by Dr.
- Practical info05/03/2026 - 19:00 - 05/03/2026 - 20:30
Lecture 2
This second lecture is part of the series Martial Arts, Culture and Society, which will be delivered by Dr.
- Practical info23/04/2026 - 19:00 - 23/04/2026 - 20:30
Lecture 3
This third lecture is part of the series Martial Arts, Culture and Society, which will be delivered by Dr.
- Practical info19/02/2016 - 18:00 - 28/05/2026 - 16:00
Lecture Series: Martial Arts, Culture and Society
From 19 February to 28 May 2026, Dr.
- Practical info28/05/2026 - 09:00 - 28/05/2026 - 16:00
Final lecture of the Martial Arts, Culture and Society series
This final lecture is part of the series Martial Arts, Culture and Society, which will be delivered by Dr.