Honorary doctorate 2024: Bob Rugurika: fighting for freedom of expression
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, profession, or vocation, in the manner of those heroic messages of the Middle Ages, carry high the voice of those denied a voice.
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UNamur obtains Erasmus+ International Dimension funding to strengthen its extra-European mobility programme
The University of Namur continues its commitment to internationalization by obtaining significant funding from the European Union as part of the Erasmus+ Dimension Internationale program. All projects submitted by the institution have been successful. More than seventy student and researcher mobilities will be possible until 2027!
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A prestigious award for Prof. Bao-Lian SU
At the 12th International Congress on Mesostructured Materials (IMMA), held from July 8 to 12 in Montpellier, Prof. Bao-Lian Su was re-elected President of the International Mesostructured Materials Association (IMMA).
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Julien Boulanger
Elynn Vanden Bossche
René Preys: the archaeologist who examines Egyptian menus
What exactly did the ancient Egyptians eat? How did they prepare and preserve their food? What was their nutritional value? René Preys, an Egyptologist at UNamur, is currently involved in this astonishing research. This expert is a major figure in Belgian Egyptology. Interview.
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Philippine Delvaux
Julie Dullier
Cécile
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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