Queen Mathilde Visits Campus U-Charleroi to Explore AI in Healthcare Education

On June 17, 2026, Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited Campus U-Charleroi in Charleroi to learn about the initiatives developed by French-speaking universities and colleges around artificial intelligence for the training of healthcare professionals.

The visit brought together the five academic partners represented at the campus: ULB, UMons, UCLouvain, Haute École Condorcet, and HELHa. UCLouvain Charleroi is one of the university campuses located at Campus U-Charleroi.

During three round-table discussions, the Queen gained insight into the changes that artificial intelligence is bringing to higher education and healthcare. She spoke with lecturers and researchers about the practical applications of artificial intelligence across different study programmes and the ethical questions raised by its use.

Students then shared their experiences and expectations regarding the use of artificial intelligence during their studies and in their future careers. Finally, a student presented a practical application of artificial intelligence in the medical field: an app capable of analysing the nutritional composition of a meal based on a simple photograph of the dish.