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They are future veterinarians, doctors, lawyers, historians, geographers, or even computer scientists, and they share this common point: the concern to train themselves, voluntarily, in the challenges of sustainable development and transition. Since October 2024, 25 mainly 3rd-year students from various UNamur faculties have been taking part in a pilot experiment: the Journées de l'Education au Développement Durable et à la Transition (JEDDT). This Monday, March 17, they presented in a creative form, the fruit of their reflection after 6 months of training.

The profound transformation of the healthcare context that we have been witnessing for many years requires the training of healthcare professionals to be adapted. Since September 2021, Hénallux has been offering a Master's degree in Nursing, in codiplomation with HEPN, HELHA, UCLouvain and UNamur. This is a joint Hautes Écoles-Universities Master's degree of 120 credits, programmed to combine study and work.Accreditation in ethics and economics required.Participation: 85 eurosPreferential rate for students from a consortium (including UNamur): 25 eurosMore info and registration: https://www.henallux.be/journee-scientifique-du-master-en-sciences-infirmieres

Thomas Balligand, now a lecturer at UNamur, combines his passion for basic research with teaching in histology and cytology. After a diverse background in internal medicine and research, notably at Harvard, he is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists while pursuing his work on nanobodies and their potential in immunotherapy. His desire to awaken scientific curiosity in his students illuminates his new role at the university..

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A major breakthrough for the health of women on oral contraceptives has been achieved by researchers in Namur. Every year in Europe, more than 22,000 cases of venous thrombosis or embolism occur among contraceptive pill users. A team of researchers from the University of Namur, in collaboration with QUALIblood (spin-off), has conducted an important study, the results of which could transform prescribing recommendations..

Bringing a new drug to market, particularly when it is intended to treat a pediatric or orphan disease, is a journey fraught with pitfalls. The ERAMET project, coordinated by Professor Flora Musuamba Tshinanu, aims to overhaul the assessment procedures, so that regulatory agencies can take innovative technologies into account and thus make more informed choices.

Law students at UNamur, Marilyn Emmerechts and Delphine Blomme are part of the MUN Society Belgium (MSB), an organization that offers debate simulations in UN committees. In March, their team travelled to Manila, Philippines, to compete in the World Student Diplomacy Championships, organized by Harvard University. For five days, they debated alongside over 1,000 students. Interview.

Since 2022, the Faculty of Law at the University of Namur has been inviting students and teachers to come together around a common theme every year. Entitled "Fil Rouge", this project is expressed through courses, practical work and various educational, cultural and civic initiatives. It instills an original dynamic by encouraging the faculty community to tackle societal issues in a cross-disciplinary, concrete and committed way.

Training courses for training supervisors are aimed at GPs who take on students as part of the Master's program in general medicine. The aim of this space is to equip and support GPs in their role as trainers of students in the Master of General Medicine program, while encouraging the sharing of experiences between peers.TrainerFlorence PourtoisTarget audienceGeneral practitioners hosting student internsObjectivesDevelop pedagogical skills linked to clinical supervision and reflective supportFoster constructive exchanges between practitioners around the role of internship supervisorSupport the gradual integration of students into professional practiceConsolidate the partnership between the faculty and the fieldWhy participate?Because training future general practitioners is an essential and rewarding mission. Because acquiring concrete teaching tools makes the role of internship supervisor easier. And because it's an opportunity to exchange ideas with other colleagues facing the same challenges.Participation via registration on the site: http://www.mgformations.be/INAMI accreditation requiredFor further information: capmg@unamur.be

For many years now, students at the University of Namur's Master of Specialization in Digital Law have been offering high-quality, free legal support to young start-ups active in the digital sector.

Critical thinking, the art of productive doubt, can be learned and cultivated. Faced with information overload and the spread of artificial intelligence, it is more important than ever for students to develop this skill throughout their studies. At UNamur, this educational necessity takes many forms.