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The TineaDiag project is a research project run by UNamur and ULiège with funding from the SPW Research Win²WAL program. It tackles dermatophytoses, skin infections responsible for ringworm, which can affect both humans and animals. The aim? To identify, in dermatophytes, precise cellular markers in order to detect them with sensitivity and certainty, and thus identify infections caused by antifungal-resistant strains.

A tasty, local and sustainable food offer: that's the challenge facing D'ici stores, based in the Namur region. At the head of this initiative are three UNamur alumni in search of proximity.

The research of Dr. Nitin Bharti, a former PhD student in the Economics Department of the EMCP Faculty at the University of Namur, is covered in "The Economist", the prestigious international business magazine. The article deals with one of his favorite research themes: understanding the development of education systems and their link with economic growth and long-term inequality.

Preserving, studying and promoting academic heritage: these are the objectives set by the Universeum European network. Created in 2000, it focuses on the academic heritage present in university collections, museums, archives, libraries, botanical gardens, astronomical observatories and more. At the end of November, it organized the European Academic Heritage Day, in which UNamur took part. This was an opportunity for the heritage department of the Moretus Plantin University Library (BUMP) to showcase various objects from UNamur's scientific collections.

Joanna Mourad, a doctoral student in the Department of Psychology at UNamur's Faculty of Medicine, has just published a study that incorporates dynamic digital tools to better assess body perception in people with autism. Explanations.

In the heart of the magnificent Haugimont forest reserve, bachelor's and master's students in economics at the University of Namur took part in an unprecedented workshop, blending economic thinking and ecology.

The CRef stresses the crucial importance of federal scientific research.

Pedagogy is constantly evolving to adapt to the changing needs of learners. Among innovative methods, Lego Serious Play stands out for its playful, collaborative approach. Used by "facilitators" all over the world, this method offers a unique framework for expressing and modeling ideas. François-Xavier Fievez and Julie Solbreux, professors at the University of Namur, regularly use this method in their courses.

From November 18 to 20, the University of Namur was honored to welcome scientists, academics, students and university staff from all over Europe for the "General meeting" of the UNIVERSEH (European Space University for Earth and Humanity) alliance. The event was marked by fruitful exchanges, enriching workshops and inspiring presentations.

As part of the practical work (TP) in medical psychology at the University of Namur's Faculty of Medicine, a landmark intervention took place. A pair, comprising Dominique Damas, expert patient and active member of the ASBL PAH (Plateforme Annonce Handicap), and Dr. Latteur, physician, came to share their experience on a subject as delicate as it is essential: the announcement of bad news or serious diagnoses to patients.

In late November 2024, UNamur hosted the 23rd BENEVOL Congress, an annual research seminar that provides an opportunity for international researchers to meet and discuss new ideas, important issues and cutting-edge research in the field of software engineering, maintenance and evolution.