Welcome to CORE !
The Center for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE) is an interdisciplinary research center of UCLouvain.
Founded in 1966 by Jacques Drèze, CORE is a globally renowned interdisciplinary research centre that brings together experts in operations research, economics, and econometrics.
CORE is a dynamic academic hub comprising more than 20 professors, 35 PhD students, and around ten postdoctoral researchers.
This structure fosters a vibrant and collaborative research environment, encouraging high-level interdisciplinary discussions and benefiting from an extensive international network and regular exchanges with visiting researchers.
CORE follows three objectives. The first one is the development of scientific research in the fields of economics, econometrics, operations research and quantitative and economic geography. The second objective is the training of young researchers at the doctoral and postdoctoral stages of their career. The third objective is the promotion of local and international scientific exchanges and collaborations.
The CORE celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
Upcoming CORE Events
Optimization in the age of AI
02/10/2026 - 14:00
> Euler building, Room A.002
Our colleague, Yurii Nesterov, was recently awarded the prestigious Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize 2026.
To celebrate this event, François Glineur and Geovani Grapiglia are organizing a scientific event entitled "Optimization in the age of AI” that will take place at UCLouvain (Euler building, room A.002) on Friday, October 2nd, from 14:00 to 18:30.
It will feature talks by three distinguished invited speakers, namely Dr. Pavel Dvurechensky, Dr. Sebastian Stich, and Prof. Coralia Cartis,
as well as a presentation by Prof. Nesterov himself. The afternoon will conclude with a round-table discussion on the future of optimization as a discipline.
REGISTRATION is free but mandatory, and must be carried out before September 25th at Optimization in the age of AI
Join us in celebrating this event and visit the Google Form to view the detailed program and to complete your registration!
Chaire d'excellence Ethias sur les pensions complémentaires 23/10/2026
23/10/2026 - de 10h30 à 12h30 - Foyer Royal ( Aula Magna) Louvain-la-Neuve
Le rapport du CEV.
Orateurs:
- Baudouin Regout (Federaal Planbureau)
- Jean Hindriks (UCLouvain/CORE)
Formulaire pour s'inscrire: Pension mornings UCLouvain/Ethias 2026.
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17 September 2026Optimization in the age of AIOur colleague, Yurii Nesterov, was recently awarded the prestigious Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize 2026. To celebrate this event, François Glineur and Geovani Grapiglia are organizing a scientific event entitled "Optimization in the age of AI” that will take place at UCLouvain (Euler building, room A.002) on Friday, October 2nd, from 14:00 to 18:30. -
14 April 2026Jacques-François Thisse elected Foreign Honorary Member of the American Economic AssociationEmeritus Professor Jacques-François Thisse (LIDAM/CORE) has been elected Foreign Honorary Member 2026 of the American Economic Association (AEA), an international distinction recognizing outstanding contributions to economic research.
