59-541: The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (abbreviated as SBS-EM and also known as simply Solvay) is a school of economics and management, and a Faculty of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), a French -speaking private research university located in Brussels , Belgium . Business education started in 1899, and Solvay was established in 1903 through a donation from the industrialist Ernest Solvay . The roots of
118-807: A private university , which was permitted under the Belgian Constitution . In 1834, the Belgian episcopate decided to establish a Catholic university in Mechelen with the aim of regaining the influence of the Catholic Church on the academic scene in Belgium, and the government had the intent to close the university at Leuven and donate the buildings to the Catholic institution. The country's liberals strongly opposed to this decision, and furthered their ideas for
177-486: A private university , which was permitted under the Belgian Constitution . In 1834, the Belgian episcopate decided to establish a Catholic university in Mechelen with the aim of regaining the influence of the Catholic Church on the academic scene in Belgium, and the government had the intent to close the university at Leuven and donate the buildings to the Catholic institution. The country's liberals strongly opposed to this decision, and furthered their ideas for
236-780: A network of more than 70 partners in 32 countries, with whom some 160 student exchanges are organised each year. The School is the only in Belgium that requires students to undertake a six-month exchange programme in a university abroad. Such exchanges take place principally in Europe, within the framework of the SOCRATES and ERASMUS programmes, but also in the United States, Canada, Turkmenistan , Mexico, Peru , Argentina , Egypt , Israel, South Africa , India ( IIM Ahmedabad ), Korea , Japan, Thailand , Vietnam , China, Taiwan and Singapore . The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
295-562: A speech to King Leopold I : "the principle of free inquiry and academic freedom uninfluenced by any political or religious authority." In 1858, the Catholic Church established the Saint-Louis Institute in the city, which subsequently expanded into a university in its own right. The Free University grew significantly over the following decades. In 1842, it moved to the Granvelle Palace , which it occupied until 1928. It expanded
354-441: A speech to King Leopold I : "the principle of free inquiry and academic freedom uninfluenced by any political or religious authority." In 1858, the Catholic Church established the Saint-Louis Institute in the city, which subsequently expanded into a university in its own right. The Free University grew significantly over the following decades. In 1842, it moved to the Granvelle Palace , which it occupied until 1928. It expanded
413-465: A university in Brussels as a counterbalance to the Catholic institution. At the same time, Auguste Baron had just become a member of the freemasonic lodge Les Amis Philantropes . Baron was able to convince Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen , the president of the lodge, to support the idea for a new university. On 24 June 1834, Verhaegen presented his plan to establish a free university. After sufficient funding
472-414: A university in Brussels as a counterbalance to the Catholic institution. At the same time, Auguste Baron had just become a member of the freemasonic lodge Les Amis Philantropes . Baron was able to convince Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen , the president of the lodge, to support the idea for a new university. On 24 June 1834, Verhaegen presented his plan to establish a free university. After sufficient funding
531-589: A university independent from state and church, where academic freedom would be prevalent. This is today still reflected in the university's motto Scientia vincere tenebras , or "Conquering darkness by science". One of the leading Belgian universities open to Europe and the world, the ULB now has about 24,200 students, 33% of whom come from abroad, and an equally cosmopolitan staff. Brussels has two universities whose names mean Free University of Brussels in English :
590-494: A university independent from state and church, where academic freedom would be prevalent. This is today still reflected in the university's motto Scientia vincere tenebras , or "Conquering darkness by science". One of the leading Belgian universities open to Europe and the world, the ULB now has about 24,200 students, 33% of whom come from abroad, and an equally cosmopolitan staff. Brussels has two universities whose names mean Free University of Brussels in English :
649-823: Is a French -speaking research university in Brussels , Belgium . It has three campuses: the Solbosch campus (in the City of Brussels and Ixelles ), the Plaine campus (in Ixelles) and the Erasmus campus (in Anderlecht ). The Université libre de Bruxelles was formed in 1969 by the splitting of the Free University of Brussels , which was founded in 1834 by the lawyer and liberal politician Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen . The founder aimed to establish
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#1732850998373708-471: Is a French -speaking research university in Brussels , Belgium . It has three campuses: the Solbosch campus (in the City of Brussels and Ixelles ), the Plaine campus (in Ixelles) and the Erasmus campus (in Anderlecht ). The Université libre de Bruxelles was formed in 1969 by the splitting of the Free University of Brussels , which was founded in 1834 by the lawyer and liberal politician Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen . The founder aimed to establish
767-765: Is a research-based institution, in two respects. First, the duty of all core faculty members includes the production of scientific output (e.g. publications in peer-review international journals and scientific conferences) and the supervision of PhD candidates. Second, the SBS-EM provides an infrastructure for research, through its three main research centres, the CEB (Centre Emile Bernheim), DULBEA (Department in Applied Economics of ULB), and ECARES (European Centre for Advanced Research in Economics and Statistics), and their doctoral schools. Over
826-1150: Is located in the Ixelles neighborhood of Brussels on the Solbosch , the central and largest campus of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). The main building is situated on the corner of the Avenue Franklin Roosevelt/Franklin Rooseveltlaan and the Avenue Jeanne/Johannalaan near the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos , and was built in 2010. The school grants academic undergraduate degrees ( Bachelor of Science ), academic master's degrees ( Master of Science ), advanced master's degrees (pre-experience) and professional/executive master's degrees (post-experience), including more than thirty Executive Education programmes. Solvay currently offers six separate Master's of Science degrees in: Solvay also offers three complementary Master's of Science degrees (MCC: Master complémentaire conjoint) in: The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management has developed
885-414: Is to establish and foster relations between students across Europe and to support them in their personal and professional development, with a network consisting of 74 local groups in 28 countries, reaching out to 60,000 students. The alumni network currently has a community of more than 20,000 members in more than 65 countries worldwide. The Solvay Alumni is the association that represents all graduates from
944-690: The French -speaking Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Dutch -speaking Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Neither uses the English translation, since it is ambiguous. The history of the Université libre de Bruxelles is closely linked with that of Belgium itself. When the Belgian State was formed in 1830 by nine breakaway provinces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands , three state universities existed in
1003-437: The French -speaking Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Dutch -speaking Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Neither uses the English translation, since it is ambiguous. The history of the Université libre de Bruxelles is closely linked with that of Belgium itself. When the Belgian State was formed in 1830 by nine breakaway provinces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands , three state universities existed in
1062-705: The Dutch-speaking Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) officially became two separate legal, administrative and scientific entities. The ULB comprises three main campuses : the Solbosch campus, on the territories of the City of Brussels and Ixelles municipalities in the Brussels-Capital Region , the Plaine campus in Ixelles, and the Erasmus campus in Anderlecht , beside the Erasmus Hospital . The main and largest campus of
1121-448: The Dutch-speaking Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) officially became two separate legal, administrative and scientific entities. The ULB comprises three main campuses : the Solbosch campus, on the territories of the City of Brussels and Ixelles municipalities in the Brussels-Capital Region , the Plaine campus in Ixelles, and the Erasmus campus in Anderlecht , beside the Erasmus Hospital . The main and largest campus of
1180-744: The Dutch-speaking majority in Flanders over the late 19th century, the lack of provision for Dutch speakers in higher education became a major source of political contention. Ghent University became the first institution in 1930 to teach exclusively in Dutch. Some courses at the Free University's Faculty of Law began being taught in both French and Dutch as early as 1935. Nevertheless, it was not until 1963 that all faculties offered their courses in both languages. Tensions between French- and Dutch-speaking students in
1239-530: The Dutch-speaking majority in Flanders over the late 19th century, the lack of provision for Dutch speakers in higher education became a major source of political contention. Ghent University became the first institution in 1930 to teach exclusively in Dutch. Some courses at the Free University's Faculty of Law began being taught in both French and Dutch as early as 1935. Nevertheless, it was not until 1963 that all faculties offered their courses in both languages. Tensions between French- and Dutch-speaking students in
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#17328509983731298-682: The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Pharmacy. There are also the Experimentariums of physics and chemistry, the Museum of Medicinal Plants and Pharmacy and student housing. This site is served by Delta station . The Erasmus campus houses the Erasmus Hospital and the Pôle Santé , the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Public Health and the Faculty of Motor Sciences. There is also the School of Nursing (with
1357-424: The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Pharmacy. There are also the Experimentariums of physics and chemistry, the Museum of Medicinal Plants and Pharmacy and student housing. This site is served by Delta station . The Erasmus campus houses the Erasmus Hospital and the Pôle Santé , the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Public Health and the Faculty of Motor Sciences. There is also the School of Nursing (with
1416-512: The Free University to form the New University of Brussels ( Université nouvelle de Bruxelles ) in 1894. The institution failed to displace the Free University, however, and closed definitively in 1919. In 1900 , the Free University's football team won the bronze medal at the Summer Olympics . After Racing Club de Bruxelles declined to participate, a student selection with players from
1475-399: The Free University to form the New University of Brussels ( Université nouvelle de Bruxelles ) in 1894. The institution failed to displace the Free University, however, and closed definitively in 1919. In 1900 , the Free University's football team won the bronze medal at the Summer Olympics . After Racing Club de Bruxelles declined to participate, a student selection with players from
1534-887: The Haute école libre de Bruxelles – Ilya Prigogine), the Museum of Medicine and the Museum of Human Anatomy and Embryology. This site is served by Erasme/Erasmus metro station . The university also has buildings and activities in the Brussels municipality of Auderghem , and outside of Brussels, in Charleroi on the Aéropole Science Park and Nivelles . University of California, Berkeley , University of Oxford , University of Cambridge , Université de Montréal , Waseda University , Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris VI , BeiHang University , Universidade de São Paulo , Université de Lausanne , Université de Genève , University Ouaga I Pr. Joseph Ki-Zerbo , University of Lubumbashi At
1593-725: The Haute école libre de Bruxelles – Ilya Prigogine), the Museum of Medicine and the Museum of Human Anatomy and Embryology. This site is served by Erasme/Erasmus metro station . The university also has buildings and activities in the Brussels municipality of Auderghem , and outside of Brussels, in Charleroi on the Aéropole Science Park and Nivelles . University of California, Berkeley , University of Oxford , University of Cambridge , Université de Montréal , Waseda University , Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris VI , BeiHang University , Universidade de São Paulo , Université de Lausanne , Université de Genève , University Ouaga I Pr. Joseph Ki-Zerbo , University of Lubumbashi At
1652-606: The JADE Belgium Junior Enterprise Challenge in 2012. The club aims at becoming a Junior Enterprise, which is a certified label by JADE. Besides the programs developed by the school, students also have the opportunity to take part in ESTIEM activities via the Local Group Brussels, part of Cercle Solvay. ESTIEM is the organisation for European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management, whose goal
1711-574: The Research Centre Warocque (Université Mons-Hainaut). The CERMi also collabores with the European Microfinance Programme. Centre for Knowledge Economics research centre allows the School to bring together all its researchers on a topic. Founded and chaired by Professor Francoise Thys-Clément and Professor of Public Economics. The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management has an active student life, complementary to
1770-485: The SBS Student Consulting Club (SCC) was created. Its mission statement is: "The SCC conducts customized consulting services to deliver hands on solutions. It believes in cultivating integer people who drive entrepreneurship in all businesses and strive to functionally develop committed students." The organization is growing rapidly, both in terms of members and in terms of consulting projects conducted. It won
1829-521: The SBS-EM, CEB is its research institute in management sciences. It aims to develop and promote advanced scientific research in management sciences. The centre hosts more than 75 (full-time and part-time) professors and researchers in key management disciplines. The CEB's teaching and research staff is currently active in the following management fields: accounting, marketing, business strategy, financial markets, corporate management, industrial economics, management of innovation and international trade. DULBEA
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1888-693: The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management or one of its satellite institutions. Within the particular context of Belgium, a country marked in the past by religious and ideological rifts, alumni associations play an extremely important role, especially for the universities. Notable alumni include the following: [REDACTED] Media related to Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management at Wikimedia Commons Universit%C3%A9 libre de Bruxelles The Université libre de Bruxelles ( French: [ynivɛʁsite libʁ də bʁysɛl] ; lit. Free University of Brussels; abbreviated ULB )
1947-612: The Solvay School stretch back to the founding of the Department of Economics of the Free University of Brussels in 1899, and the founding of the Solvay Business School in 1903. Ernest Solvay founded and funded a business-oriented institution under the name of École de Commerce Solvay , as a private initiative established with the support of the Brussels business community. The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
2006-1277: The ULB is financed by different bodies such as the European Research Council, the Walloon Region, the Brussels Capital Region, the National Fund for Scientific Research, or one of the foundations that are dedicated to research at the ULB; the ULB Foundation or the Erasme Funds. Since the early 2000s, the MAPP project has started studying political party membership evolution through the time. For pre-1970 notable faculty and alumni, see Free University of Brussels : [REDACTED] Media related to Université libre de Bruxelles at Wikimedia Commons 50°48′42″N 4°22′52″E / 50.81167°N 4.38111°E / 50.81167; 4.38111 Universit%C3%A9 Libre de Bruxelles The Université libre de Bruxelles ( French: [ynivɛʁsite libʁ də bʁysɛl] ; lit. Free University of Brussels; abbreviated ULB )
2065-460: The cities of Ghent , Leuven and Liège , but none in the new capital, Brussels. Since the government was reluctant to fund another state university, a group of leading intellectuals in the fields of arts, science, and education — amongst whom the study prefect of the Royal Athenaeum of Brussels, Auguste Baron , as well as the astronomer and mathematician Adolphe Quetelet — planned to create
2124-402: The cities of Ghent , Leuven and Liège , but none in the new capital, Brussels. Since the government was reluctant to fund another state university, a group of leading intellectuals in the fields of arts, science, and education — amongst whom the study prefect of the Royal Athenaeum of Brussels, Auguste Baron , as well as the astronomer and mathematician Adolphe Quetelet — planned to create
2183-692: The country came to a head in 1968 when the Catholic University of Leuven split along linguistic lines , becoming the first of several national institutions to do so. On 1 October 1969, the French and Dutch entities of the Free University separated into two distinct sister universities. This splitting became official with the act of 28 May 1970, of the Belgian Parliament , by which the French-speaking Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and
2242-454: The country came to a head in 1968 when the Catholic University of Leuven split along linguistic lines , becoming the first of several national institutions to do so. On 1 October 1969, the French and Dutch entities of the Free University separated into two distinct sister universities. This splitting became official with the act of 28 May 1970, of the Belgian Parliament , by which the French-speaking Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and
2301-435: The heart of the Free University of Brussels there are at least 2000 PhD students and around 3600 researchers and lecturers who work around different scientific fields and produce cutting-edge research. The projects of these scientists span thematics that concern exact, applied and human sciences and researchers at the heart of the ULB have been awarded numerous international awards and recognitions. The research carried out at
2360-435: The heart of the Free University of Brussels there are at least 2000 PhD students and around 3600 researchers and lecturers who work around different scientific fields and produce cutting-edge research. The projects of these scientists span thematics that concern exact, applied and human sciences and researchers at the heart of the ULB have been awarded numerous international awards and recognitions. The research carried out at
2419-448: The number of subjects taught and, in 1880, became one of the first institutions in Belgium to allow female students to study in some faculties. In 1893, it received large grants from Ernest and Alfred Solvay and Raoul Warocqué to open new faculties in the city. A disagreement over an invite to the anarchist geographer Élisée Reclus to speak at the university in 1893 led to some of the liberal and socialist faculty splitting away from
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2478-448: The number of subjects taught and, in 1880, became one of the first institutions in Belgium to allow female students to study in some faculties. In 1893, it received large grants from Ernest and Alfred Solvay and Raoul Warocqué to open new faculties in the city. A disagreement over an invite to the anarchist geographer Élisée Reclus to speak at the university in 1893 led to some of the liberal and socialist faculty splitting away from
2537-582: The past 5 years, many publications have been produced, including 241 articles in international scientific journals and 41 books. The CEB, ECARES and DULBEA are the main, 'broad-based', research centers affiliated to the SBS-EM. The two additional thematic research centers are CERMi (Centre Européen de Recherche en Microfinance / Center for European Research in Microfinance), and the Centre for Knowledge Economics (Centre de l'économie de la connaissance). Affiliated to
2596-551: The student societies of the Université Libre de Bruxelles : One of the youngest organisations is the Solvay Brussels School Student Finance Club, created in 2010. It is a student run organization that aims to offer its members a wide variety of finance related activities, whether it is investment banking, investment management, venture capital/private equity, or corporate finance. The founders' idea
2655-541: The suspension of classes for four years in 1914–1918. In the aftermath of the war, the Free University moved its principle activities to the Solbosch in the southern suburb of Ixelles and a purpose-built university campus was created, funded by the Belgian American Educational Foundation . The university was again closed by the German occupiers during World War II on 25 November 1941. Students from
2714-411: The suspension of classes for four years in 1914–1918. In the aftermath of the war, the Free University moved its principle activities to the Solbosch in the southern suburb of Ixelles and a purpose-built university campus was created, funded by the Belgian American Educational Foundation . The university was again closed by the German occupiers during World War II on 25 November 1941. Students from
2773-503: The university is the Solbosch , which hosts the administration and general services of the university. It also includes most of the faculties of the humanities, the École polytechnique , the large library of social sciences, and among the museums of the ULB, the Museum of Zoology and Anthropology, the Allende exhibition room and the Michel de Ghelderode Museum-Library. The Plaine campus hosts
2832-405: The university is the Solbosch , which hosts the administration and general services of the university. It also includes most of the faculties of the humanities, the École polytechnique , the large library of social sciences, and among the museums of the ULB, the Museum of Zoology and Anthropology, the Allende exhibition room and the Michel de Ghelderode Museum-Library. The Plaine campus hosts
2891-433: The university was renamed the Université libre de Bruxelles (" Free University of Brussels "). After its establishment, the Free University faced difficult times, since it received no subsidies or grants from the government; yearly fundraising events and tuition fees provided the only financial means. Verhaegen, who became a professor and later head of the new university, gave it a mission statement which he summarised in
2950-433: The university was renamed the Université libre de Bruxelles (" Free University of Brussels "). After its establishment, the Free University faced difficult times, since it received no subsidies or grants from the government; yearly fundraising events and tuition fees provided the only financial means. Verhaegen, who became a professor and later head of the new university, gave it a mission statement which he summarised in
3009-574: The university was sent by the Federation. The team was enforced with a few non-students. The Institute of Sociology was founded in 1902, then in 1904 the Solvay School of Commerce, which would later become the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management . In 1911, the university obtained its legal personality under the name Université libre de Bruxelles - Vrije Hogeschool te Brussel . The German occupation during World War I led to
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#17328509983733068-457: The university was sent by the Federation. The team was enforced with a few non-students. The Institute of Sociology was founded in 1902, then in 1904 the Solvay School of Commerce, which would later become the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management . In 1911, the university obtained its legal personality under the name Université libre de Bruxelles - Vrije Hogeschool te Brussel . The German occupation during World War I led to
3127-546: The university were involved in the Belgian Resistance , notably establishing the sabotage-orientated network Groupe G . Courses at the Free University were taught exclusively in French until the early 20th century. After Belgian independence, French was widely accepted as the language of the bourgeoisie and upper classes and was the only medium in law and academia . As the Flemish Movement gained prominence among
3186-428: The university were involved in the Belgian Resistance , notably establishing the sabotage-orientated network Groupe G . Courses at the Free University were taught exclusively in French until the early 20th century. After Belgian independence, French was widely accepted as the language of the bourgeoisie and upper classes and was the only medium in law and academia . As the Flemish Movement gained prominence among
3245-458: Was collected among advocates, the Université libre de Belgique ("Free University of Belgium") was inaugurated on 20 November 1834, in the Gothic Room of Brussels Town Hall . The date of its establishment is still commemorated annually, by students of its successor institutions, as a holiday called Saint-Verhaegen/Sint-Verhaegen (often shortened to St V ) for Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen. In 1836,
3304-404: Was collected among advocates, the Université libre de Belgique ("Free University of Belgium") was inaugurated on 20 November 1834, in the Gothic Room of Brussels Town Hall . The date of its establishment is still commemorated annually, by students of its successor institutions, as a holiday called Saint-Verhaegen/Sint-Verhaegen (often shortened to St V ) for Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen. In 1836,
3363-575: Was established in 2008 as a result of the merger of the Department of Economics and the Solvay Business School. In 2010, the new entity built a new building on the Solbosch campus and became a full faculty of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). More than 3,700 students attend some thirty programmes at the School today. Since 2018, its current Dean is Philip Vergauwen, former Dean of the University of Maastricht's School of Business and Economics. The school
3422-692: Was founded by Etienne Sadi Kirschen in the 1950s, based on the new developments taking place in economics and the theory of econometrics. The DULBEA also gives prominence to recommendations in the field of economic policy. ECARES, founded in 1991, began as a joint political initiative of the ULB Institute of European Studies and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), a network of some 500 researchers in Europe. CERMi (Centre Européen de Recherche en Microfinance / Center for European Research in Microfinance), draws together researchers, involved in microfinance activities in developing countries, from CEB and from
3481-440: Was to create a club that prepares its members for careers in the financial field by fostering an environment that helps them to translate their theoretical knowledge into practice, and that stimulates continuous learning and awareness of recent trends and developments. The club offers those pursuing careers in finance a professional and social network. It constitutes an interface between the finance industry and its members. In 2011,
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