Past events

Willy Calewaert Lecture Series - Beyond the fight Registrations are now open Dr. Alex Channon (University of Brighton, UK) has been awarded the Willy Calewaert Chair for 2026. He will deliver a series of lectures and a seminar on Martial Arts, Culture and Society between February and May 2026.

Vanuit het VUB-onderwijsteam sportmanagement & sportbeleid nodigen we studenten, alumni, werkveldpartners, stagebegeleiders en andere geïnteresseerden graag uit op de vierde editie van de Paul De Knop Sportmanagement Award Night.

On Tuesday 23 September 2025, we invite you to join us for the opening of the Centre for Martial Arts and Science (CEMAS) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Main Campus in Etterbeek. CEMAS is a unique living lab where cutting-edge research, elite sport, and social impact meet.