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This year, the concept for the end-of-season concert by "La Vaubane", UNamur's university choir, will be "Triptychs in music": groups of 3 songs in a variety of styles will follow one another, linked together by an element... but can you figure out which one?September, Soir d'octobre, "gare du Nord en novembre"... And bam, it clicks! Signore delle cime, Ferrat's La Montagne, Climb Ev'ry Moutain from La Mélodie du Bonheur... The mountain is beautiful, but it climbs! Yesterday, Il a neigé sur Yesterday, Now and Then... Beatles power! And many more...Interlude, the "Lytha" choir from Namur's Conservatoire Baltazar-Florence, made up of young choristers aged 13 to 17 and directed by Alexandra Dory, will liven up the evening with a few songs from their repertoire.As you'll have gathered, there'll be something for everyone, and you won't leave without several tunes running through your head!So save the date in your diary and get your heart pumping with La Vaubane!TicketingOnly on site, no reservations possible, payment in cash- €10 (Full price)- €8 (UTAN / ACJ)- €5 (Students / UNamur staff)- Free (Under 12s / Art. 27)Free seating - doors open at 7pm. 1h30 without intermission Locations and parkingMain entrance (ground floor) via rue de l'Arsenal - Secondary entrance via boulevard Frère Orban.Parking " Bon Pasteur " (29 spaces), Parking de l'Arsenal (98 spaces) - Boulevard Frère Orban along La SambreInfos : 081 72 50 88 - ateliers.vecu@unamur.be

This will also be an opportunity to introduce our institution's new AI Expert Council, to benefit from an external point of view, and to delve into the challenges of integrating AI into student productions through a round-table discussion featuring speakers from right here at home! If you're staying for lunch, you'll also have the opportunity to discover the posters produced by students in the "AI: Issues and Opportunities" Transversal Teaching Unit.This event will take place at Pedro Arrupe (PA02).Program8:30am: Welcome-coffee9:00am: Introduction9:15am: The 5 must-haves of AI10:00am: Intervention by an external expert11:15am: Round table "What impact does AI have on student productions?"12:45pm: Lunch - exhibition of posters circulated as part of the "AI: challenges and opportunities"Free - Registration required. I want to register

Driven by an unshakeable faith and a determination to help those most in need, Father Pedro Opeka, a Lazarist priest, devotes his life to transforming the lives of Madagascar's marginalized populations. Founder of the Akamasoa association, he has given thousands of Malagasy people access to decent housing, education and healthcare. His exemplary humanitarian action makes him a true symbol of hope in a country hard hit by poverty.Nicknamed "Madagascar's Insurgent", Father Pedro has been nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize. In recognition of his commitment, the University of Namur awarded him the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in September 2024.Currently on a European tour to support his work, he will be stopping off at the UNamur on June 12. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet and chat with him during an exceptional evening at the Quai 22, starting at 7:30pm.📅 When? June 12 at 7:30pm (reception from 7pm)📍 Where? Quai 22, UNamur🎟️ Free admissionAn evening organized by the asbl Soutien au Père Pedro et Akamasoa, in partnership with the Université de Namur. Read the interview with Father Pedro

We are pleased to invite you, on Thursday June 19, 2025, to Julie Duchêne's lecture on the results of the "Loup, qui es-tu?" project.As part of this lecture, Julie Duchêne (PhD in History UNamur/FNRS FRESH) will present the results of her thesis devoted to the history of the wolf on Walloon and Luxembourg territories from the 18th to the 20th century, shedding new light on the history of the wolf in Wallonia. What were the images of the wolf conveyed by sources during this period? What policies were put in place by the various states to combat this species, until leading to its disappearance in the early 20th century? And, finally, who were the wolves that populated our lands at that time? Finally, Julie will share with the public the results of paleogenetic analyses carried out on a dozen naturalized wolves preserved in partner museums, institutions and venues throughout Wallonia, a project that was a first in Belgium, at the crossroads of history and biology. We hope to see many of you at this event. Welcome to you all! Sign up

Turning to authorized and unauthorized investments of public space, performances, uses of ephemeral supports and other departures from the framework, various interventions will question the stakes of forms of writing deployed outside the book and their effects on representations of poetic practice.Today's theme: Poetry in the streetThe acclimatization of poetry to advertising communication has contributed to reinforcing its urban inscription, so that today it frequently appears on the walls of our cities, often through fragmentary quotations and isolated verses. These writings are sometimes the result of commissions and are therefore perfectly authorized, but they can also be the product of wild production: what are the preferred forms in such cases, and how can they be archived? From the enunciation of these urban poems to their revival on social networks, this first session of the OLSa seminar will be an opportunity to examine the modes of emergence, circulation and conservation of wild literatures. Next seminarsOctober 29, 2025, L12, 4-6pm: Benoît Cottet (Paris 8) - Poetry in performance.December 11, 2025, L01, 4-6pm: Arvi Sepp (VUB) and Florence Pierre (UNamur) - Other forms, other walls.

The notion of "academic freedom" is often evoked in public debates, but is it really known in its singularity? Where does it come from? What is its history? What decisive role does it play in our democracies and the defense of the university's role as a counter-power? To what extent is it threatened today, particularly by the reforms announced?This morning of reflection, open to all, will explore these questions from a variety of perspectives. Historians, philosophers and jurists will shed light on the subject. Institutional leaders will share their concrete experience and their analysis of the threats that reforms could pose to this essential principle.An organization of the Philosophy Department, the History Department, the ESPHIN Institute in collaboration with the Centre d'Action Laïque Namur.The speakers- Anne-Emmanuelle Bourgaux, Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Mons- Nicolas Offenstadt, Professor of History at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne- Quentin Landenne, Qualified Researcher at the FRS-FNRS at the UCLouvain Saint-Louis Brussels, scientific leader of the ERC BildungLearning project- Susanna Zellini, Research Fellow at the FRS-FNRS at UCLouvain Saint-Louis Brussels- Annick Castiaux, Rector of UNamur- Edouard Delruelle, Professor of political philosophy at ULiège; Chargé de mission by the Rectrice of ULiège on "ULiège facing global conflicts".PracticalitiesThéâtre Jardin Passion 39, rue Marie Henriette - 5000 Namur.Free admission - Welcome from 9amAn organization of the Departments of Philosophy and History of the University of Namur and the ESPHIN Institute in collaboration with the Centre d'Action Laïque Namur with the support of the ERC BildungLearning project. I want to register The ERC BildungLearning project is funded by the European Union (n° 101043433). The views and opinions expressed, however, are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

An innovative initiative at the heart of primary care in French-speaking Belgium In a bid to bring the academic world closer to the realities of the field, we are pleased to invite you to join our second Medical Journal Club meeting in primary care. Location and frequency of meetingsQuai 22 - UNamur 2x/year What is it? A space for general practitioners, pharmacists and students to meet and discuss scientific literature related to primary care.Objectives of the Journal Club Share and discuss scientific articles relevant to primary care practice in a friendly, caring atmosphere. Strengthen skills in critical reading and evidence-based medicine Create a lasting link between the field and academia Federate an active and committed medical-pharmaceutical communityTarget audienceGeneral practitioners (in practice or in training) Pharmacists Medical students, biomedical sciences and pharmacy Why participate? Because science moves fast, and we all benefit from taking the time to read, understand, and question the literature together. Because quality care starts with shared reflection. And because it's the ideal opportunity to strengthen bridges between disciplines. Interested? Have a question? Want to submit an article? Contact us at:capmg@unamur.beRegistration (free)INAMI accreditation required I want to register

Through their crossed eyes, Marc Giraud, naturalist and passionate author, and Johan Michaux, biologist and professor at ULiège, take us on a discovery of the biodiversity that hides just a stone's throw from our homes. From ditches to hedgerows, embankments to paths, this often discreet living heritage reveals an unsuspected wealth that is essential to the balance of our ecosystems.The conference will be followed by a sale of the book La nature en bord de chemin in collaboration with the Point Virgule bookshop, as well as a signing session by Marc Giraud.A privileged moment to combine scientific discovery, naturalistic wonder and convivial encounter.You can register for this free conference via the FINN online ticketing service.

5 days to immerse yourself in the daily life of students During secondary school vacations, the University of Namur invites you to experience university life from the inside.Attend classes (more than 300 hours available), take part in practical work, meet professors, and explore the campus and the city. More information about open courses

Save the date! The University of Namur is opening its doors on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Save the date in your calendar now!On the agenda:Inspiring encounters — Talk with our professors, assistants, and students.Immersive tours — Explore our lecture halls, classrooms, and laboratories.Valuable information — Get answers to all your questions about our programs and the specifics of studying in Namur.Practical resources — Discover the services available to our students before, during, and after their studies.Stay tuned! The detailed afternoon program will be published about ten days before the event.Can't make it on that day?No problem! A second open house will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Come and experience UNamur and be inspired by a university on a human scale, in the heart of the city! More information about the Spring 2026 Open House

Semantic change, i.e. the evolution of word meanings over time, offers crucial information about historical, cultural and linguistic processes. Language acts as a mirror of societal change, reflecting evolving values, norms and technological advances. Understanding how the meaning of words evolves enables us to trace these transformations and gain a deeper understanding of our distant and recent past.This seminar explores how computational methods are revolutionizing our ability to analyze semantic change in historical texts, addressing a major challenge in the field of digital humanities. While advanced computational methods enable us to analyze vast datasets and uncover previously inaccessible patterns, few natural language processing algorithms fully take into account the dynamic nature of language, particularly semantics, which is essential for research in the humanities. As AI systems develop to better understand the historical context and dynamics of language, human annotation and interpretation remain essential to capture the nuances of language and its cultural context.In this presentation, I will show how computational and human-centered approaches can be effectively combined to examine semantic change and its links to cultural and technological developments. I will present examples illustrating how semantic change can be analyzed across temporal, cultural and textual dimensions."Methods "seminarsThe Methods Seminar is a series of seminars organized at the University of Namur with the aim of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. All seminars take place in a hybrid format.This seminar series focuses on advanced methodological approaches, particularly in the fields of natural language processing (NLP), artificial intelligence (AI), video and image analysis, and multimodal analysis.To stay informed about details of upcoming seminars, please subscribe to our mailing list below. I subscribe to the "Methods" mailing list

More info to come."Methods "seminarsThe Methods Seminar is a series of seminars organized at the University of Namur with the aim of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. All seminars take place in a hybrid format.This seminar series focuses on advanced methodological approaches, particularly in the fields of natural language processing (NLP), artificial intelligence (AI), video and image analysis, and multimodal analysis.To stay informed about details of upcoming seminars, please subscribe to our mailing list below. I subscribe to the "Methods" mailing list