Right to identity: "Unacceptable discrimination for some children".
Like all human beings, children are protected by a series of rights. Géraldine Mathieu, a professor at the University of Namur, today looks at the right to identity and explains why this is still only partially respected in Belgium.
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Notre-Dame de la Paix Chair - Space, a common good
The Notre-Dame de la Paix Chair closed its annual lecture series with a dialogue between three scientists from different backgrounds to explore, from the angle of the common good, the question of the conquest of space, and the innovations and commercial exploitations that flow from it.
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The ambition to protect bats through a CaNDLE call for projects
Since 2013, the University of Namur has launched an ambitious initiative to make its campus more sustainable through CaNDLE projects. Among these, the "Good school, bat's cool" project intends to set up resting and breeding sites for bats in urban environments. The project, spearheaded by Laura De Wandeleer and Jérémy Berthe, two passionate biologists from UNamur, focuses on two main areas: protecting bats and raising public awareness of their importance in the ecosystem..
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Communiqué of the Rectors' Council of October 18, 2024
The CRef once again questions the European Commission about EU-funded research projects that include Israeli universities.
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Belgian Space Week 2024: stars in the sky
The Belgian Space Week 2024 took place in Namur from October 7 to 13, 2024. The event gave young and not-so-young alike the chance to meet space players in person, highlight the challenges of the future in this field, and spotlight university teams invested in the space adventure.
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Zeina Abirached - Passing on history through comics
Illustrator and comic book artist Zeina Abirached was born in Beirut, where she grew up in the midst of the Lebanese civil war. A life-changing childhood that would become a source of inspiration for her work.
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Fall open courses, discover the university!
From Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25, 2024, UNamur will welcome rhetoricians to dive into the students' daily lives.
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Bouli Lanners - Defending people and their environment
At 59, Philippe Lanners, the man everyone calls "Bouli", is an emblematic figure of Belgian cinema, shining far beyond our borders. Director, screenwriter and actor, he has made a name for himself through his talent and social commitment. His career is marked by a profound humanity and a strong commitment to various societal issues such as the environment, agriculture, health and social security.
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Student mental health: a challenge taken up by the university
Mental health is a central issue in today's society. According to AXA's international Mind Health report (2024), nearly half of Belgians (49%) report psychological difficulties, and 1 in 5 encounter serious problems in coping with them.
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