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For a week, the University of Namur introduced science and technology to a wide audience through events for schools, activities for the general public, and two flagship conferences. The highlight was a visit by Raphaël Liégeois, an astronaut with the European Space Agency (ESA), as part of the Spring of Science.

At the 5th CRef-VLIR Forum in Brussels, the ten Belgian universities deepened their collaboration on a range of key issues. University presidents and vice presidents from across the country discussed ways to preserve and strengthen the appeal and resilience of universities, as well as their contribution to society, in a rapidly changing context. Held at the University Foundation, the forum once again highlighted the importance of structural collaboration between the Flemish and French-speaking academic communities.

New Christian churches are experiencing spectacular growth, particularly in Africa. While they are attracting a growing number of followers, it is notable that women are joining them far more often than men. Catherine Guirkinger, a professor and researcher in development economics, examines this gendered phenomenon of religious conversion and the economic mechanisms underlying it. This original research has just received prestigious WelCHANGE funding through the 2025 call for proposals from the F.R.S-FNRS. 

In 2021, five projects were selected as part of the "Campus Namur Durable" (CANDLE 2021) call for projects. Projects led by UNamur staff and/or students and financed by the Fonds Jérôme. Among them, the May'AGE project.

A master's student in physics at the University of Namur, Kevin Persoons is not only passionate about science, he also embodies student and cultural engagement! At 24, he already has several years of involvement in university life under his belt, notably within the General Student Assembly (AGE), where he has served as administrator, cultural delegate, and then president. Today, as a youth representative, he is preparing to promote Namur on the European stage.

The NaDI-CeRCLe research center has distinguished itself brilliantly on the international scene in recent weeks. Three young researchers from the EMCP Faculty have received prestigious recognition at leading international events for their research in service management: they are Floriane Goosse, Victor Sluÿters and Florence Nizette. This summer, let's discover the work of these PhD students and their significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge and practice in this field.

Meryll Rogge is proof that a career can be built on boldness and passion. After studying law at the University of Namur, the niece of Jacques Rogge, former president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), pursued her primary ambition: fashion. Now at the helm of her own brand, the Belgian designer is enjoying success after success and establishing herself as a rising star in the industry. Let's take a look back at her extraordinary journey.

Joint statement by the Rectors of the 10 Belgian universities

This is a first in Wallonia! The Citadelle de Dinant now offers an augmented reality tour that plunges visitors right into the heart of its history. At the helm: the French company Histovery, specializing in heritage reconstructions, with scientific support from Axel Tixhon, professor in the History Department at UNamur.

Joint statement by the Rectors of the 10 Belgian universities.

UNamur was a pioneer in creating, in 2014, an internship in General Medicine, compulsory for all bachelier 3 students. Faced with a growing shortage of general practitioners in several areas of Belgium, the University of Namur is launching a new concrete and ambitious initiative: sending bachelier 3-level trainees to medically under-resourced regions.

This summer of 2025, Killian takes up his post as president of UNamur's General Assembly of Students (AGE). At the age of 24, he is a student of mathematical sciences. Since his arrival at UNamur, he has made a point of getting involved in campus life: math circle, kots-à-projets, Namur regional, student council and circle assembly. Elected president of the AGE, Killian wants to focus his mandate on prevention, student involvement and campus animation. Meet us.