Doctorate in legal sciences
The Ph.D. program in legal sciences at the University of Namur is aligned with the Faculty of Law’s recognized research areas. Doctoral students develop an original research project within a dynamic academic environment, under the guidance of experienced researchers and as part of the Faculty’s research centers.The completion of a dissertation is based on a shared commitment between the doctoral student, their advisor, and the Faculty, in accordance with the Code of Ethics adopted in 2003.
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24-Hour Student Drive for Télévie
A 24-hour live stream, about ten computers and video game consoles, around fifteen participants… and one goal: to raise as much money as possible for Télévie. Building on the success of its first event, the UNamur Computer Club embarked on the adventure once again with a new charity marathon, which took place from April 7 to 8. In total, the event raised €1,831.91 for Télévie.
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Continuing Legal Education
Continuing education throughout one’s career has become essential in an ever-changing legal landscape. At the University of Namur, continuing legal education is designed for adults, professionals, and prospective students who wish to develop their skills, change career paths, or specialize. Whether it’s a part-time bachelor’s degree, a specialized master’s degree in digital law, or a certificate program, each program combines academic rigor, flexibility, and practical relevance.
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Bachelor in Law with a minor in Business Administration
Are you interested in understanding the law and how businesses actually operate? At UNamur, the Bachelor in Law with aminor in Management allows you to develop a hybrid profile at the intersection of law, management, and business economics.Alongside your Bachelor in Law, you’ll take targeted management courses at the EMCP Faculty (Economics, Management, Communication, and Political Science). Upon completing this three-year program, you’ll gain direct admission to the 120- or 60-credit Master’s in Management Sciences at UNamur, in addition to admission to the 120-credit Master’s in Law. Result: two possible master’s degrees in six or seven years, without having to choose between law and management.On this page, discover the benefits, program structure, and career opportunities of the Bachelor in Law with supplementary training in management at UNamur.
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Bachelor in Law with a minor in Political Science
Are you interested in understanding legal principles while gaining a deeper understanding of how political institutions and contemporary societies function? The Bachelor in Law with a minor in Political Science at the University of Namur allows you to combine a comprehensive legal education with an integrated and complementary program in political science.As part of your Bachelor of Law program, you will take courses in political science, international relations, and public governance. Only one or two additional courses are added to your annual curriculum. Upon completion of this track, you will have direct access to the Master’s in Political Science at UCLouvain, in addition to access to the Master’s in Law. You will thus develop a versatile profile at the intersection of law, political science, and public policy.
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Public Defense of a Doctoral Dissertation in Computer Science - Thibaut Septon
The past decade has seen the release of numerous mixed reality headsets. Some are aimed at casual recreational use (for example, the Meta Quest 3), while others are marketed as next-generation computing platforms (for example, the Apple Vision Pro). As these devices become integrated into our daily lives, they are redefining the way we—as human beings—interact with them.Their nature differs significantly from traditional computing devices (e.g., computers or smartphones), introducing multiple paradigm shifts driven by several factors. On the one hand, they integrate and democratize various sensors that enable the use of gaze, hand gestures, and speech as means of interaction, thereby serving as effective vectors for the adoption of multimodal user interfaces. On the other hand, their portable nature implies continuous contextual changes that fundamentally alter interface design and redefine human-computer interaction as their use becomes ubiquitous.To better understand such systems, this research is divided into three areas. First, we immerse users in a deliberately constructed pervasive environment to explore their perceptions while examining their attitudes toward managing intrusive content through manual interventions, thereby highlighting needs emerging from such contexts. Second, we explore new communication channels by leveraging metaphors and designing interaction techniques that use multiple modalities to enable more natural communication, thereby addressing the needs arising from pervasive use. Finally, after designing multimodal interaction techniques, we examine the technical requirements and review existing tools that support the development of multimodal user interfaces, identify the limitations of some of these tools, and address them by introducing a new tool called Ummi.Through these three complementary perspectives, this thesis addresses six research questions and contributes to the fields of mixed reality and multimodal interaction.The juryProf. Vincent Englebert - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Bruno Dumas - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Xavier Devroey - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Marcos Serrano - University of Toulouse, FranceProf. Denis Lalanne - University of Fribourg, SwitzerlandFree event; registration required.
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From law to fashion: the extraordinary journey of Meryll Rogge
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.
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Conference - The elimination of unemployment benefits: What are the impacts and what recourse is available?
Program and speakers
Explanation of the reform - Mr. La TorreMain changes relating to the abolition of unemployment benefits and their implementation. The standstill obligation - S. RemouchampsLegal and constitutional analysis of the reform in light of the principle of non-regression.Judicial perspective on the reform - Mr. SimonOverview of certain contentious issues and possible avenues of appeal for citizens deprived of their rights.Right to RIS and/or social assistance - A. MichelThe process of submitting an application to the CPAS.
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Registration is required via https://www.ajn.be (payment confirms registration).Advance registration fee (payment by January 23, 2026): €40 (€20 for trainee lawyers)Standard price for payments received after January 23, 2026: €50 (€25 for trainee lawyers)Free for students (enter a student email address or send a copy of your student card)Payment to bank account BE16 6301 8124 6074 - AJN AsblReference: "29-01-2026 + participant's name."Accreditation request pending for IFJ, OBFG, and IJE. Further information: ajn@unamur.be.
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Conference - The Ombudsman: Administrative Mediation
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1001 questions about the Ombudsman - How can administrative mediation be used as an effective tool for dispute resolution?The scope and added value of administrative mediationThe matters in which the Ombudsman can interveneThe types of disputes concerned and the concrete solutions you can obtain.Taking a resolutely practical approach, our two experts explain when and why to call on the Ombudsman, how to initiate administrative mediation, and how to make it an effective tool for quickly resolving your disputes!SpeakersNicolas Lagasse | Joint Mediator for Wallonia and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation; President of the Association of Ombudsmen and Mediators of La Francophonie (AOMF); member of the Belgian network of mediatorsBenoit Havet | Lawyer at the Walloon Brabant Bar, specializing in urban planning, environmental, and real estate law; lecturer at the ULB and UMons
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Registration is required via https://www.ajn.be (payment confirms registration).Advance registration fee (payment before February 20, 2026): €40 (€30 for trainees)Price after February 20, 2026: €50 (€40 for interns)Free for students upon presentation of student IDAccreditation request in progress for IFJ, OBFG, FRNB, and IJE. Further information: ajn@unamur.be.
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Public defense of doctoral thesis in computer science - Guillaume Maître
Abstract
Since its emergence in 1996, the Asian H5 Goose/Guangdong (Gs/Gd) lineage has circulated widely in poultry in southern China, spilling over to wild birds by 2002. Wild bird infections facilitated global dissemination via migratory waterfowl and repeated spillback into poultry, challenging the view that HPAI primarily arises from LPAI mutation. Subclade 2.3.4.4b emerged in Asia in 2013, reached Europe in 2016, caused recurrent epizootics, diversified into multiple genotypes, became dominant in wild birds, and shows zoonotic potential.This thesis investigates critical knowledge gaps regarding H5Nx subclade 2.3.4.4b in poultry: (1) early within-flock spread after punctual introduction in chickens, particularly during the first European epizootics; (2) influence of pre-existing immunity on silent circulation; (3) limitations in diagnostic throughput during epizootic peaks; (4) potential of environmental surveillance, including air and dust sampling; and (5) impact on egg contamination and the reproductive tract, relevant for food safety and zoonotic risk.Four main objectives were addressed: (1) development of an experimental model simulating punctual introductions and spread, comparing 2017 and 2020 strains and assessing pre-existing immunity; (2) enhancement of diagnostic capacity via alternative sampling, semi-automated RNA extraction, and high-throughput processing; (3) evaluation of air and dust sampling for virus monitoring under experimental and field conditions; and (4) assessment of egg contamination risk. Alternative sampling and environmental monitoring were also applied to Newcastle disease virus as a comparative notifiable pathogen.
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Prof. Tuci Elio - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Anthony Cleve - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Pierre-Yves Schobbens - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Alvaro Gutierrez - Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, EspagneMr. Fabian Duchesne - Qualitics SPRLProf. Anders Lyhne Christensen - SDU, Denmark
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Women at the University 2026
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, we invite you to discover the portraits of seven inspiring women from the university's seven faculties. Throughout March, a series of portraits of women from the university will be on display in various areas of the campus. Conceived and produced by four UNamur students and coordinated by the University Community Life Service (VéCU), this project offers an inspiring showcase for the careers, voices, and commitments of these women who bring the institution to life on a daily basis.
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Symposium - Domestic violence: understanding, naming, acting. An interdisciplinary and systemic approach
Organized by the Children's Rights Unit of the Vulnerabilities & Societies Center.
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