Communiqué of the Rectors' Council of January 6, 2025
The CRef stresses the crucial importance of federal scientific research.
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Space, between dream and strategic challenge
Space has become a major economic and strategic issue. As a member of the European UNIVERSEH Alliance, UNamur explores this space theme in its various departments, from physics to geology, via mathematics, computer science or philosophy. Without forgetting to address the general public, who still dream of the stars...
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The Summer School in Molecular Bacteriology: an innovative international experience to open up to research thanks to BIP
The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is an innovative course format promoted and financed by Erasmus+ funds to promote international mobility and pedagogical innovation. This type of program, combining a virtual component with short-term physical mobility (minimum 5 days), enables teachers and students to explore new teaching and learning methods while gaining international experience. At the University of Namur, the Summer School in Molecular Microbiology, organized from July 1 to 5, 2024, in the form of a BIP, is a successful example.
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Model your ideas with the Lego Serious Play method
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.
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Flood prevention: an innovative teaching activity for geography students
How does a river work? How do river overflows occur? What can be done to protect our territories from these risks? At UNamur, geography students followed an innovative teaching activity, using a 3D augmented reality sandbox, to learn about this issue. What are the aims of this tool? Simulate and analyze natural phenomena. A unique and immersive experience to better understand environmental dynamics and climate risks, carried out in collaboration with the non-profit organization Contrat de Rivière Ourthe.
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UNIVERSEH General Assembly at UNamur: a success for UNamur and prospects for closer collaboration
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.
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Training tomorrow's doctors: a look back at the work of ASBL PAH
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.
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Benevol 2024: UNamur at the heart of software engineering, maintenance and evolution
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.
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UNamur and Mutualité chrétienne form partnership to better understand shortage of general practitioners in rural areas
The University of Namur (UNamur) and Christian Mutuality (MC) announce a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at better understanding and combating the shortage of general practitioners in rural areas. This partnership is part of the Observatoire Universitaire en Médecine Rurale (OUMRu), launched in 2023 by UNamur.
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"Green Lab" initiative: towards more sustainable laboratories
For several years now, researchers have been striving to make their laboratories "greener". A series of actions have been implemented, funded by the CaNDLE 2023 call for projects have been supported by the Department of Biology at the initiative of Alison Forrester and Frédéric Silvestre, the project leaders, as well as by Campus Infrastructure Management Services (SIGeC) and Prevention Services (SerP). In March 2025, a Green Day was held to provide information on the project's progress, and to motivate people to join the initiative.
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Is watching gaming gaming? Twitch and the video game revolution
A lifelong video game enthusiast, Fanny Barnabé, a researcher at the CRIDS research center (Namur Digital Institute) and lecturer at the University of Namur, explores behind the scenes of a major cultural phenomenon: video game streaming on Twitch. Between humor, irony and toxic discourse, she deciphers the issues at stake in a digital space in the throes of change.
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