Practical information:
💶 Admission: Free
🧑 Target audience: All ages
📅 Date: Friday, May 22
🕙 Hours: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM (continuous) (Except for Observatory tours by reservation)
📍 Location: Cour de médecine - 3 Rue Joseph Grafé, Namur
On the program
Le Confluent des Savoirs, UNamur’s research outreach and public engagement service, invites you to experience an exceptional evening at the heart of the university. Step inside spaces usually off-limits to the public and be amazed by the wealth of activities on offer.
Explore the zoology collections and discover the animal world through fascinating specimens and observations.
Then take to the skies with tours of the Antoine Thomas Astronomical Observatory—available by reservation only—for a deep dive into the mysteries of the heavens.
At the Moretus Plantin University Library (BUMP), let yourself be swept up in a captivating scavenger hunt, following in the footsteps of two iconic figures from Namur folklore: a fun adventure blending puzzles and exploration.
Also travel back in time by meeting researchers who reveal the secrets of medieval parchments. Between history and the exact sciences, discover how scientific analysis today makes it possible to identify the animal origin of these precious writing materials.
Finally, delve into the heart of today’s environmental challenges with the exhibition “Sentinels in Troubled Waters.” This cross-border research project (ORION) highlights the study and modeling of water quality in the Meuse River basin in the face of human pressures and the challenges of climate change.
A unique evening to explore, understand, and marvel… to the rhythm of science.
Whether you’re curious, passionate, or simply looking for a unique experience, the Nuit Blanche at UNamur promises a journey rich in discoveries, accessible to all.
