Source code for our paper: B. De Weerdt and N. Deligiannis, "Neural Rate-Adaptive LDPC Decoding for the Slepian-Wolf Problem," IEEE Open Journal of Signal Processing, 2026.
DIRESA-Torch is a Python package for dimension reduction based on PyTorch. The distance-regularized Siamese twin autoencoder architecture is designed to preserve distance (ordering) in latent space while capturing the non-linearities in the datasets.Install DIRESA-Torch with the following command: pip install diresa-torch
Institutional presentation delivered by VUB archivist Frank Scheelings during the university’s New Year ceremony. The talk reflects on 50 years of Vrije Universiteit Brussel, highlighting key moments in the institution’s development, academic evolution, and organizational history. The presentation forms part of an internal academic event celebrating the university community and its historical trajectory.
Podcast episode from the “Rebels With A Cause” series produced by Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The discussion features Laura From The Desert and VUB professor Eveline Peeters, focusing on sustainable lifestyles, environmental awareness, and alternatives to conventional consumption practices. Topics include waste reduction practices, public perception of sustainability (e.g., viral social media influences), and scientific perspectives on biodegradable plastics and their role in environmental protection.
Podcast episode featuring VUB professor Luc Steels, a pioneering computer scientist in artificial intelligence. The conversation traces the development of AI from its early stages in the 1970s to contemporary applications, including the founding of the AI laboratory at Vrije Universiteit Brussel—the first AI research lab in continental Europe. The discussion covers the evolution of AI technologies, their societal impact, ethical considerations, and the importance of maintaining human-centered approaches in AI development. The speaker also reflects on the limitations of AI systems and the future directions of scientific research in the field.
Public academic conversation featuring conflict journalist and VUB honorary doctor Rudi Vranckx in dialogue with VUB professor Koert Debeuf (World Politics). The discussion explores the evolution of attitudes toward violence and militarization, the role of armed defense in protecting democratic values, and reflections on contemporary geopolitical instability. The speaker reflects on decades of war reporting experience and the transformation of his perspective on security, democracy, and European values in the context of modern global conflicts.
Podcast episode from the “Campus Klimaat” series produced by Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The episode features an interview with Alexander De Croo discussing climate change, geopolitical tensions, sustainable transitions, and the meaning of social and economic progress in times of global uncertainty. The conversation reflects on whether optimism about the future remains justified and explores themes such as technological development, climate policy, energy transition, and environmental responsibility.
Podcast episode from the “Campus Klimaat” series produced by Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The discussion focuses on animal welfare in Belgium, ethical food consumption, and sustainability debates around vegetarian and vegan products (e.g., terminology such as “veggie burger”). The episode features Ann De Greef, director of GAIA, who discusses vegan perspectives, public discourse, and personal experiences related to activism and societal reactions.
