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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Festival International Nature de Namur: when passion for nature meets education
On the occasion of the 30th edition of the Festival International Nature de Namur (FINN), the University of Namur, partner of this event, reaffirms its commitment to environmental awareness by combining science and art. With its immersive stand in the nature village set up at the citadel, and the participation of its experts in the Focus Environnement ecological debates, the University of Namur offers an innovative look at nature through teaching. In addition, a jury of students from the Master in Cinematographic Cultures and Thought awarded the Prix de l'Environnement at the Professional Film Gala.
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Our researchers in the World's Top 2% Scientists list
Stanford University has published a prestigious ranking that highlights the most influential researchers in a wide range of scientific fields. The list, based on bibliographic criteria, aims to provide a standardized means of identifying the world's scientific leaders. It is one criterion among others for assessing the quality of scientific research. Twelve researchers from the University of Namur are among them!
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Father Pedro Opeka - "Work, education and discipline are the way out of poverty".
Animated by a desire to help the most disadvantaged, Father Pedro Opeka, a Lazarist priest, devotes his life to improving the living conditions of Madagascar's marginalized populations. His strong humanitarian commitment has resulted in the creation of Akamasoa, an association that provides shelter, education and healthcare to thousands of Malagasy people. By transforming the lives of an entire community in this way, he has become a symbol of hope in a country beset by poverty.
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A new mural for the Faculty of Science
A 3rd-year veterinary medicine student with a passion for drawing, Élise Hottois has transformed one of the walls of the Faculty of Science into a veritable work of art.
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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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The A. Thomas sj celebrates its 5th anniversary
By recreating an astronomical observatory on its campus, UNamur's ambition was to roll out an educational program open to all, enabling people to learn about science through the prism of sky observation. Five years later, the project has lived up to all its promises, and has become the driving force behind several partnerships in the field of scientific mediation.
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Launch of the Fil Rouge 2024-2025: "Let's live inclusion!"
Since 2022, the Faculty of Law at the University of Namur has been committed to uniting students and teachers around a common annual theme, explored in all courses, assignments, educational, cultural and civic engagement activities. This "Fil Rouge" creates a unique dynamic, enabling the faculty community to delve into societal issues through a cross-cutting, concrete approach.
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Most influential paper award for Gilles Perrouin
Gilles Perrouin has just received the award for the most influential paper at the SPLC2024 conference. This award highlights a successful line of research on software product line testing, already awarded in February 2024.
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Ants survive massive doses of X-rays: a Namur scientific experiment to quantify their radioresistance
Researchers from UNamur's Departments of Biology and Physics have conducted a scientific experiment to assess the radioresistance of the common black ant Lasius niger. The results of their work have just been published in the Belgian scientific journal Belgian Journal of Zoology. The Namur-based scientists demonstrate a level of resistance far superior to that of humans. Their spontaneous approach also demonstrates a lesser-known approach to scientific research.
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