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She's 18, studying for a BAC 1 in the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management, and is at the heart of a reality TV show following her family's life in Flanders. The show is called Château Planckaert, named after her grandfather Eddy Planckaert, a famous racing cyclist. Meet Iluna Timmerman, a serious, humble and reserved student.

In September 2023, a new page in UNamur's history was written with the creation of the Faculty of Education and Training Sciences (FaSEF). The only one of its kind in French-speaking Belgium, the FaSEF houses programs for initial and in-service teacher training, as well as training for middle managers in the education sector and for support and training professionals in various professional fields. It also fulfills research and service missions for the academic community and society at large. Bringing together researchers in educational sciences, coaches, trainers, educational psychologists, didacticians and techno-pedagogues, it promotes training and coaching as well as research in educational sciences. On April 24, 2024, an event bringing together numerous players in the sector was organized to celebrate the official inauguration of this 7th faculty.

Discover the singular journey of Thibaut De Meyer, a passionate anthropologist and philosopher who fuses these two disciplines into a concrete and innovative approach. From his exploration of human interaction in the laboratory to his analysis of perspective in animals, his work reveals a fascination for the nuances of consciousness and perception. As an academic and author, he is committed to enlightening students on contemporary philosophical issues, while projecting his gaze to new horizons, such as the history and epistemology of the mirror test.

For many years now, students at the University of Namur's Master of Specialization in Digital Law have been offering high-quality, free legal support to young start-ups active in the digital sector.

The University of Namur awards the insignia of Doctorates Honoris Causa (DHC). In 2024, the theme "Honor to the Heralds" has been chosen to honor four committed personalities who through their art, their profession, or their vocation, in the manner of those heroic messengers of the Middle Ages, carry high the voice of those denied a voice.

One ocean and over 5,000 kilometers separate Namur from Quebec, the French-speaking province of Canada. Yet teachers from various UNamur faculties maintain close links with researchers in this country. Focus on some of the exchange and cooperation projects between UNamur and Quebec.

How to cope with the Y2K bug? How to ensure the transition to a single currency in Europe, the euro? It's the late 1990s, and the need for IT manpower is greater than ever to meet the growing needs of the IT industry. It was against this backdrop that UNamur and its Faculty of Computer Science boldly and proactively developed a new course of study: a staggered timetable leading to a Master's degree in Computer Science. Twenty-five years later, interest in this training and its societal necessity are more relevant than ever.

After studying philosophy at UNamur and a few years as a teacher, Jérôme Bouvy became the first hospital philosopher at the Grand Hôpital de Charleroi. His missions: to bring philosophy as a living practice to the heart of his institution's day-to-day operations, and to support workers in their quest for meaning in their work.

Two new Master's degree specializations are on offer from the start of the new academic year. One will provide training in general medicine, the other in the management and economics of sustainable development. Other pedagogical innovations in existing course programs are also proposed, including a course designed to train block students in the challenges of Artificial Intelligence and develop their critical thinking skills to use AI in a relevant way. Through these innovations and new features, UNamur is demonstrating its ability to constantly adapt its educational offering in response to changes in society.

After more than 60 years in existence, the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management (FSESG) at the University of Namur unveils its new name for the start of the academic year. It has become the EMCP Faculty, or Faculté Économie Management Communication sciencesPo. Every year, many students are trained here to become future experts and decision-makers in economics, management, communications and political science. How do you reconcile teaching methods and research with the challenges of a society in transition? This is the challenge taken up by the EMCP vision, a reflection of reflection and experience, carried forward by students and staff alike.

The University of Namur awards Doctor Honoris Causa (DHC) insignia. In 2024, the theme "Honor to the Heralds" has been chosen to honor four committed personalities who through their art, their profession, or their vocation, in the manner of those heroic messengers of the Middle Ages, carry high the voice of those denied a voice.