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Visit from a delegation from the China Association of Higher Education

On 22 September 2023, the University of Namur welcomed a delegation from the China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) of the People's Republic of China. Among them was Prof. Chunhua Yan, President of Lanzhou University, one of China's most prestigious universities.
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HECTOR, the podcast that questions science: season 2

After the success of HECTOR's first season across more than 45 countries, the podcast is renewed for a second and final season. This tool explores science and society with contributions from specialists and the support of UNamur's book heritage. For this second season, six episodes are available for listening.
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AI and robotics as sources of solutions in the medical sector

TEF-Health: Testing and Experimentation Facilities for Health AI and Robotics is a major European project aimed at the rapid adoption of solutions based on artificial intelligence and robotics in the medical sector. UNamur, with the expertise of its Centre de Recherche Information Droit et Société (CRIDS), is a partner in this project.
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Aiming for student well-being: results of a study in the Faculty of Medicine

"Take care of yourself to better take care of others" - this is the mantra guiding a wellness workshop for second-year medical students as part of the General Psychology course taught by Martin Desseilles, professor at the University of Namur. Taught by Laura Demarthe, psychologist and didactic associate in the Department of Psychology, the workshop aims to equip future doctors with tools to cultivate their physical, mental and social well-being. Professors at UNamur recently conducted a study on this initiative.
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CERTAINTY | A virtual twin of cellular immunotherapy for personalized cancer treatment

The University of Namur is involved in the European CERTAINTY project, an initiative led by the German Fraunhofer Institute to explore new avenues in cancer treatment. Launched in December 2023, this European consortium is funded by the European Union - Horizon Europe program - to the tune of almost 10 million euros over the next 4.5 years.
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Cap sur les KàPs" series | Episode #10 - Kotéjeux

The KàPs, or UNamur kots-à-projets, are themed kots that organize a whole series of activities and events. This year, we present them to you in this "Cap sur les KàPs" series. This week, we're having fun with the Kotéjeux.
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DJESA: awareness-raising and interdisciplinarity in medical education

On Friday, March 1, the Faculty of Medicine hosted a Half Day of Exchange on Food Sovereignty (DJESA), organized by the UNI4COOP consortium, Humundi and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières. Led by Professor Grégoire Wiëers, Director of UNamur's Department of Medicine, and Caroline Canon, Master of Didactics, this event was dedicated to Block 2 students in medicine, pharmacy and biomedical sciences. An afternoon punctuated by a gesticulated lecture by Corentin Hecquet and awareness-raising workshops on sustainable development and interdisciplinarity in the medical field..
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Cap sur les KàPs" series | Episode #11 - Kotélocal

The KàPs, or UNamur kots-à-projets, are themed kots that organize a whole series of activities and events. This year, we present them to you in this "Cap sur les KàPs" series. This week, we're enjoying a sustainable treat with the Kotélocal!
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Understanding the history of violence against women in Senegal: research wins ARES "Gender and Health" award

Angélique Aristondo, a C2W post-doctoral fellow at UNamur, has distinguished herself by winning the second 2023 Gender and Health Research Award from the ARES Women and Science Committee. Her research project focuses on violence against women in Senegal.
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UNamur in the Democratic Republic of Congo

More than 8,800 kilometers separate Namur from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 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 the DRC.
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Innovating in the face of vulnerability: our students challenged!

What if our students became agents of change? That's the ambition launched by a team of motivated teachers in the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management. For five months, students will be challenged to propose a social innovation linked to one of the 17 sustainable development goals.
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ERAMET project launched: improving the drug regulation system

On March 4 and 5, UNamur hosted the launch event for the European ERAMET project. Led by Professor Flora Musuamba Tshinanu, this collaborative project brings together 17 European partners. Objective: to improve the scientific database guiding regulators in drug evaluation, with a focus on rare and pediatric conditions. A look back at the launch day.
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