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Family reunification This procedure does not apply to family reunifications for vacations. In this case, only an application for a tourist visa for those traveling is required.It's easier to arrive with your family initially than to bring them in once you've settled.The residence application for each member of your family will be made at the same time as yours. The documents required are those that prove the links with your family members: marriage certificate or certificate of legal cohabitation, children's birth certificates, etc. If you are not married to your partner, you can register as a single household.The formalities described below are only relevant if your family arrives after you have settled in Belgium.Applying for family reunificationFor family reunification in Namur, your spouse must submit the application to the Belgian embassy as soon as you meet the following conditions.You must:be registered at the Town Hall;prove that your family will be covered by a mutual insurance company in Belgium (ask the mutual insurance company for the document);have a suitable housing solution (a registered rental contract);have sufficient income to support the family (this document is provided by the local administration on the basis of bank statements or pay slips for the last three months).Access conditions may vary depending on your country of origin. For the latest procedures, please consult the Belgian diplomatic website: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/embassies_and_consulates It takes six months after all documents have been sent to the Belgian embassy before your family is granted a visa. When your family arrives in Namur, all its members must go to the Town Hall to register. Your presence is compulsory on that day.Your spouseTo register your spouse with the local administration, follow the same procedure as for the person already in the country. A marriage certificate or registered declaration of cohabitation (for unmarried couples who have followed this procedure in their country of origin), translated into French by a sworn translator, must be ready to apply for registration. A certificate of affiliation to the Mutuelle will also be requested.Certificate of identity (children)The procedure for registering children with the municipal administration is the same as for people already in the country. Mandatory presence of the child and the father or mother is required.Documents required:Child's passport or national identity cardPhotos of identityA birth certificateIf your child is over 12 years old, you'll also need to present a mutual insurance certificate.If the child is registered in the presence of only one parent, that parent must present a parental authorization document issued by the other parent. This official document is issued by the local authority in the country of origin or by the consulate, at the request of the other parent. It must be translated into French by a sworn translator.Newborn childA newborn child does not receive an identity card, unless he or she is traveling to another country. In this case, this document must be requested from the communal administration. A photo of the child will be required.Attestation de mutuelleThe foreigners' department of the communal administration requires an attestation from the mutual insurance company proving that you are affiliated to the health insurance scheme and that your family is covered. This document is issued by the mutual insurance company.Registering with the mutual insurance companyOnce you have completed the procedure for registering your family with the communal administration, you must request a document called "household composition". This document lists the names of your family members living under the same roof. You will need to submit this document to your Mutuelle in order to complete your file. Office de la naissance et de l'enfance This is a free public service offering:monitoring of pregnant mothers during prenatal check-ups.monitoring of children's health, medical appointments and vaccinations.contacts for approved crèches / daycare centers.http://www.one.be/presentation/about-us/ comite.namur@one.be Nurseries Nurseries welcome children aged 0 to 3 on working days. In some crèches approved and subsidized by ONE (Office de la Naissance et de l'Enfance), parents' contribution to fees depends on their professional income. Children are admitted as long as their parents work. However, in non-subsidized crèches, the price paid by parents is determined by the organization and is slightly higher. In addition to crèches, another option is to use a licensed childminder in a private home. Some of these services are subsidized by the ONE. These childminders are called "Accueillante d'enfant conventionné ONE".Crèches, after-school clubs and sick childcare at UNamur: SAPEFUN. E-mail: creche@unamur.be Spaces are limited, so the crèche or nursery for children of University staff is often fully booked. In this case, you'll need to find alternative solutions for your child with an outside structure (other crèches or home childminders): http://www.namur.be/fr/ma-ville/education/petite-enfance/annuaire-des-milieux-daccueil-de-la-petite-enfance For the city of Namur, the public body responsible for ensuring reliable childcare is Sonefa. Family allowances Entitlement to child benefit as a salaried employee requires salaried employment in Belgium. Since January 1, 2019, it is up to the mother of the child to claim child benefit from one of the benefit funds of her choice.More information and a list of benefit funds are available at https://www.wallonie.be/fr/actualites/reforme-des-allocations-familiales Family insurance With or without children, accidents can easily happen. It is highly recommended to take out family insurance to cover some of the costs incurred by accidents.Insurance companies and many Namur banks offer insurance policies:BNP ParibasBelfiusCBCEthiasFederal InsuranceFintroING French courses for families ILFOPRue Saint-Jacques, 285000 Namurhttps://ilfop.be/index.php/cours-de-francais/IEPSCFPlace de l'Ecole des Cadets, 65000 Namurhttp://www.iepscf-namur.be/ECOLE INDUSTRIELLE ET COMMERCIALE DE LA VILLE DE NAMURRue Pépin, 2b5000 Namurhttps://www.eicpn.be/ ALPHA 5000Rue Bruno, 185000 Namurhttps://www.alpha5000.be/ Pediatric services Sainte-Elisabeth Hospital and CHR-Namur both have a pediatrics department.See the Doctors/Medical Care page on the "Health" page.The ONE also offers free consultations. School In Belgium, in addition to subsidized public schools, there are schools funded by the linguistic community (i.e. the French Community) and subsidized "free" schools, which traditionally leave religious communities free to teach their values. The curricula and diplomas of the three systems are equally recognized and cover all three levels of education (primary, secondary and higher). Compulsory schooling in Belgium lasts from age 6 to 18. Belgian education is structured as follows:Pre-school education: for children aged 3 to 6Primary school: for children aged 6 to 12Secondary education: for children aged 12 to 18Higher education (including Hautes Ecoles and Universities): from age 18.The list of schools at all levels in Namur and neighboring communes https://www.namur.be/en/ma-ville/education Classe passerelleThis class is designed for students entering the first cycle of secondary education.The Institut Henri Maus in Namur offers a transition year enabling non-French-speaking students to reach a level of French enabling them to follow the curriculum.Find out moreThe Institut Technique de Namur (ITN) also offers this course. Diploma equivalence for your child You or your child's enrolment in a school requires a procedure for the recognition of diploma equivalence.In all cases, this request for equivalence must be submitted to the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles by the school where the enrolment takes place. You should therefore bring all the required documents with you on the day of enrolment, or as soon as possible.For more information, visit: http://www.equivalences.cfwb.be/ In summary, here are the documents required in most cases:Child enrolled in nursery school: not applicableChild enrolled in primary school: previous years' report cards + a certificate of school attendanceChild enrolled in secondary school: original birth certificate, report cards for the last three years, original document proving payment of administrative fees (which do not correspond to the actual cost of enrolment).Children enrolled at university or collegeApplication to be submitted by July 15.High school diploma + transcript, original birth certificate, motivation letter or completed motivation form, original document proving payment of document processing fees. For students whose schooling took place outside the European Community, proof of access to higher education is also required. 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Transfer to Namur How to organize your transfer from the airports to Namur.Your manager will take care of organizing your transfer to Namur. But if you have to travel on your own, here are the options for getting to Namur by train from the main destinations.From Brussels National Airport (BRU)You need to take the train from the airport to Brussels North station. From there, you need to take a train to Namur. Find out moreFrom Brussels South Airport (Charleroi) (CRL)Find out moreFrom Brussels South station (Bruxelles-Midi/Bruxelles-Zuid)By train to Namur.Belgian railVisit the site to find out more about train timetables and fares in Belgium. You can also buy your ticket online.You can also download the app (SNCB). University of Namur parking lots You can request a free parking pass from Mme Pauline Antoine (pauline.antoine@unamur.be). The parking lot where you will be allowed to park your vehicle is located rue Henri Lemaître. Drivers Parking in the cityMany parking zones, with different and complicated rules and rates, are defined throughout the city. All the details are explained here You can apply for a resident's card from the commune. Find out moreDriving licensesDriving licenses issued in the following countries (see link below) are not recognized in Belgium. If your driving license was issued in one of these countries, you must exchange it at the Town Hall (Driving License Service).You must:be in possession of your residence permit;have obtained your driving license before arriving in Belgium.Cost: €25.To find out whether or not your driving license is recognized, click on this linkRegister your car in Belgium!Only in case you had your own car before your arrival and wish to use it during your stay in Belgium.The procedure is as follows:In order to register your car, you must be registered in the National Register, which implies having a national register number.Procedure:1. Pay customs duties (label 705). 2. Go to the vehicle safety inspection for a technical inspection (UK: MOT).3. Affix the insurer's sticker and signature to the registration application.To present to the DIV office with the registration application:The original registration certificate from the country of originIt is advisable to have the certificate of conformity (in copy, with the application)The purchase invoice (in copy, with the registration application)More informationYou have the option of sending the documents by post, bearing in mind that there will be a delay of around two weeks, or dropping them off directly at a DIV office counter. If the documents are urgent, it is obviously advisable to choose the second option. Walloon Region contact number: 081/330.001 Learn to drive If you want to learn to drive in Belgium and get your driving license here, you'll find information here:You'll find documentation (books, driving schools...) at the following address: https://www.connaitreconduire.be/ The famous Green light for the driving license only exists in French. Getting around Namur Public transportThe vast majority of shops and services are within walking distance in or near the city center. However, if you need to stray further from the center, for example to access hospitals or larger supermarkets, buses are at your disposal. There's no streetcar or metro network in Namur, so buses are the way to get around by public transport. https://www.letec.be/ Li bia véloThis is a shared bike service. There are several locations spread around the city center and surrounding areas, and at each of these locations you can rent a bike at a very reasonable price. https://www.libiavelo.be/fr/home The University of Namur provides free passes. More information at reception.Cambio (shared cars)This shared car system is well established in Namur. After registering, you can rent a car at one of the various stations or stops in Namur, but also anywhere in Belgium. Learn moreTaxisThere are several cab companies in Namur. NamourettesDuring the summer months, these charming little boats will take you back and forth between Namur and Jambes, with several stops to choose from. Find out moreTrains From Namur, you can reach all Belgian cities and the main towns in neighboring countries by train. Learn more Discover the Researcher help desk SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Family See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Miscellaneous See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Leaving See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Useful links See content

Open a bank account If your income (scholarship or salary) is paid by a Belgian organization, you must open a bank account in Belgium. This makes it easier to pay in all stores and supermarkets. There are special conditions (free of charge) for young people (under 26). Get more details at branches.Generally, a package includes a current bank account, a savings account, web-banking and an app. You'll receive a bank debit card. To apply for a credit card, you need to contact the bank: they may ask you for additional documents.There are several banks where you can open a bank account in Namur:BNP ParibasBelfiusCBCDeutsche BankFintroINGIn general, banks will no longer open a bank account if you are not in possession of your residence permit, which can take up to 3 months. If you already have a bank account in a European country, you can use it without any problem while waiting to open an account in Belgium.If you don't have an account in Europe, you must open a Revolut online banking account before leaving your home country. This account can be used in Belgium to receive your salary. Itsme Il s'agit d'une application très pratique permettant de vous identifier rapidement sur plusieurs plateformes officielles en Belgique: banque, administrations communales et fédérales, déclaration fiscale...Pour l'installer, il suffit d'avoir un compte bancaire ou une carte de séjour en Belgique.Informations et création de votre compte: https://www.itsme-id.com/en-BE Discover the Researcher help desk SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Documents See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Taxes and social security See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Miscellaneous See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Leaving See content

French courses for non-French-speaking students/researchers These free courses, divided into three levels (A1-A2, B1, B2), are organized each year on registration. Registration conditions are communicated to students and researchers who may be interested. French courses for families Read more Discover the Researcher help desk SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Family See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Transport See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Miscellaneous See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Useful links See content

Euraxess This website provides further information on visas, work permits, etc. Find out more Terranostra This is the intranet of the University of Namur. It contains a wealth of information about the university and the latest advances in scientific research. You can access it using your university login and password (given to you on arrival). Access Terranostra Human resources for FNRS researchers Find out more Studying in French-speaking Belgium as a researcher Find out more Justlanded This site gives you basic information on travel, formalities and life in Belgium (also for other countries). Find out more Living in Belgium Find out more Belgium.be Find out more Expatica Find out more Discover the Researcher help desk SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Documents See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Housing See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Taxes and social security See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Leaving See content

Living in Namur Small presentation of the city.Namur, capital of Wallonia, is a fairly small city (around 110,000 inhabitants), spreading out from its historic center towards the outskirts and neighboring villages, gradually integrating them into the city's various districts. The city's main urban area lies in a basin formed by two rivers: the Meuse and the Sambre. The city is dominated by the Citadelle, proudly built on the rocky spur that dominates the meeting of the two rivers.Namur's city center is dedicated to shopping, education and services. In the stores, you'll find clothes, shoes, perfumes, food, books, crafts, gifts.... You'll have to go to the outskirts to find larger supermarkets.In general, all stores (except night stores) are open from 10:00 to 18:00, banks and administrations from 9:00 to 16:00, and are closed on Sundays and public holidays.The official currency in Belgium is the euro (€). Culture Culture at UNamurThe cultural activities on offer at UNamur are listed on the university's Culture website CinemasMost films are dubbed. However, some cinemas offer films in the original version with French subtitles, on specific days and times.CaméoThis cinema offers a range of independent and art house films. https://grignoux.be/fr/ AcinapolisThis is the cinema complex with the widest choice of films. It's not in Namur itself, but in Jambes. Find out more Film festivalsFIFF (Festival international du film francophone) (in October)Festival international du film de nature (in October) TheatersThéâtre Royal de Namur Théâtre Jardin Passion Concert hallsBelvédère (pop, rock, electro...) Le Delta Théâtre Royal de Namur FestivalsEsperanzah! (early August) Festival Été Mosan (classical music) (July and August) EventsNamur en Mai (late May - early June) Fêtes de Wallonie (3rd weekend in September) Les Médiévales (early July)Namur Beer Festival (July) "Foire de Namur (July). Worship UNamur Meditation and meditation room (reserved for UNamur students and members) Faculty of Science, level -1 Catholic religionhttps://diocesedenamur.be/ Protestant religionhttps://www.tpe-namur.be/ Islamic religion (mosques)Rue Marie Henriette, 9 - 5000 Namur Orthodox religionGreek worship: place Chapelle - 5002 Saint-Servaishttps://orthodoxia.be/en/enoria/paroisse-des-sts-raphael-nicolas-et-irene-a-namur/ Russian worship: Chapelle canadienne - avenue de la Vecquée - 5000 Namur https://www.saintsrninamur.be/ > Vacations According to the official holiday regulations, the following days are public holidays in Belgium (rolling dates available on the terrestrial calendar):January 1 - New Year's DayEaster MondayMay 1 - Labor DayAscensionPentecostJuly 21 - National HolidayAugust 15 - AssumptionSeptember 27 -. French Community holiday (French Community only)November 1 - All Saints' DayNovember 11 - Armistice DayDecember 25 - Christmas DayThe University of Namur is closed on certain days during the winter vacations. For an updated calendar, university members are invited to visit Terranostra. Phone At the University, all internal calls are free of charge. For external calls, you must type "0" (zero) before your correspondent's full telephone number. For internal calls, simply dial the last four digits of the phone numbers listed in the UNamur directory.There are several cell phone operators in Belgium offering different deals using prepaid cards or rentals. You can get information on all operators and rates at the various phone stores in the city center.Practical information Belgian area code32Namur area code (international call)81Namur calling code (national call)081Code for international call from Belgian phone number00Code for external call from University0 Sport Most of the websites listed on this page are in French. However, you can find similar information on the tourism pages on the websites provided by the City.At the universityThe sports and leisure activities on offer at UNamur are listed in documents available at this address.PoolsOne pool is still open in Namur, the Saint-Servais pool. Find out moreSports centersThere is a sports center called the Centre Namurois des Sports, which is located in Salzinnes. Learn more In Jambes, there's another sports center called Centre ADEPS La Mosane. Find out moreCovered climbing hallAt Jambes: https://www.rocevasion.be/ Mountain bike trailsAnother way to discover Namur's surroundings.7 mountain bike trails, signposted from Namur. Information and maps RavelThe Ravel is a circuit that uses old railroad tracks to offer safe paths for anyone who wants to hike, bike, ride or rollerblade. http://ravel.wallonie.be/home.html Tourist information There are many places worth visiting in Namur (Museums, Citadel, Old Town, Cathedral), the surrounding area and throughout Belgium. You'll find lots of useful information at the tourist office rue du Pont, 21 or on this site Weekly market in Namur Every Saturday morning (8:30am to 1pm), the public market is held along the Sambre, Boulevard Frère-Orban). You'll find mainly food and clothing. The food market takes place on rue de Bruxelles: vegetables, fruit, meat, halal meat, cheese, bread, pastries, spices... Those interested in organic food will also find local producers.Organic market at La Plante (chaussée de Dinant - parking omnisports), every Friday from 3 pm to 6:30 pm.Flea market on Sunday mornings from 8 am to 1 pm on the quai de la Meuse in Jambes, just after the Pont de Jambes. Discover the Researcher help desk SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Family See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Language courses See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Bank See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Useful links See content

This insurance is compulsory if you wish to extend your stay in a Schengen area country.

End of your contract with UNamur At the end of your contract, you will receive certain documents from the Remuneration Unit:A certificate showing the amount of vacation pay you have received.A certificate of unemployment (form C4). This is issued on the last working day of your period of employment. It is intended for the ONEM (Office national du chômage en Belgique).The "C4" form will be given to you by the Cellule des Rémunérations on the last working day of your contract. Please contact the department to make an appointment to deal with this matter: cellule.remuneration@unamur.be.In order to retain your rights to any future unemployment benefits in your country of origin, you must go to the ONEM offices in Namur to request a form called U1. You need to bring the following documents with you:form C4identity card + double-sided copyappendix 8 + copyIf your file is in order, form U1 is issued immediately. You can also request this form by e-mail, in which case you will receive it by post.You will need to find out about any other procedures required by law in the country where you will subsequently reside. Additional year after a doctorate or post-doctorate If you meet certain conditions, it is possible to stay in Belgium for a maximum of 12 months in order to find a job or start a business.If you were a doctoral student: https://dofi.ibz.be/fr/themes/third-country-nationals/study/annee-de-recherche-apres-lachevement-des-etudes If you were a post-doctoral student: https://dofi.ibz.be/fr/themes/ressortissants-dun-pays-tiers/travail/chercheurs Departure When you leave Belgium, you must inform:The commune.The bank.The mutual insurance companyThe other companies you are in contact with.In the event that you are certain to return to Namur quickly, you can keep your bank account and possibly your health insurance, but you must inform the commune.To be sure that your mail will follow you to your new address, the Post Office organizes a specific service: Do My MoveHôtel de villeDocuments to provide:Residence permit.Passport or national identity card.1 passport photo.Your residential address in the destination country.You will be given two documents: a Model 8 (explaining that you are ceasing your registration in the city) and another proving that you were in good standing during your stay. Please note that the document is only valid for 8 days!BankingYou can arrange with the bank to close your bank account later, from abroad. Never forget that, even if you no longer use your bank account, you're still paying for it!In the event that you have emptied your account without closing it, the bank will have continued to deduct bank charges. You will then owe these fees to the bank before you can open an account with the same bank again, or even prevented from opening an account with another bank.MutuelleAsk them to cancel your cover on the date you leave Belgium (not the day you announce your departure): you must be covered until the end of your stay!If you forget to unsubscribe and return to Belgium, you will be liable for the contribution for the entire period since your departure. To avoid having to pay this amount, you'll need to prove that you were outside Belgium (for example, by the entry and exit stamps on your passport). Pre-departure tax return For more information, visit this page. VAT refund for export of goods How and when to obtain a VAT refund on the export of goods? Learn more Unemployment The information provided below is very general. As many cases are unique and the legislation is very specific and changes regularly, it is best to contact:if you are staying in Belgium - a trade union or CAPAC;if you are returning to your home country, the relevant organization.In Belgium, you are entitled to unemployment benefits if you meet certain conditions, including the following:you are registered in the Belgian national register;you have worked as an employee.PhD and post-doctoral fellows pay social security contributions that enable them to access social security for healthcare. Pension and unemployment are not covered, which means they are not entitled to unemployment benefits. Please consult the following sites: https://www.euraxess.be/belgium/information-assistance/unemployment - https://www.socialsecurity.be/CMS/en/coming_to_belgium/index.html Find a job If you wish to remain at UNamur, please contact your promoter, who may have useful information to share with you.You can also check out possible vacancies at the following addresses:http://jobs.unamur.be/ https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs https://academicpositions.com/ Pension For more information, visit the Euraxess website. Discover the Researcher help desk SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Documents See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Housing See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Health See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Family See content

The expertise of the Functional Structured Materials (FSM) pole is divided into two interconnected areas: the development of 3D porous architectures and the functionalization of nanostructures.

The Surfaces, Interfaces and Carbon Nanostructures (SICN) pole is active in the synthesis, characterization and modeling of new materials, with a particular focus on interfaces between two distinct phases and for low-carbon materials.

General contacts President Prof. Francesca CECCHET +32 (0)81 72 54 88 francesca.cecchet@unamur.be Vice-president Prof. Vincent LIEGEOIS +32 (0)81 72 45 53 vincent.liegeois@unamur.be Executive assistant Jeanick PIGNOLET executive-assistant.nism@unamur.be FSM representatives Permanent members Nikolay TUMANOV nikolay.tumanov@unamur.be Non-permanent members Tarek BARAKAT anthony.morena@unamur.be HPC-MM representatives Permanent members Prof. Yoann OLIVIER +32 (0) 81 72 45 34 yoann.olivier@unamur.be NOP representatives Permanent members Prof. Olivier DEPARIS +32 (0)81 72 52 35 olivier.deparis@unamur.be Non-permanent members Dr. Sébastien MOUCHET adrien.debacq@unamur.be SICN representatives Permanent members Julien COLAUX +32 (0)81 72 54 70 julien.colaux@unamur.be Non-permanent members Emile HAYE lucas.schoenauen@unamur.be Organisation Découvrir les membres

For their research activities, NISM Institute researchers rely on technology platform teams, each of which houses state-of-the-art equipment, technical know-how and cutting-edge expertise. They are accessible to the scientific community as well as to industry.