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Faculty of Sciences

Welcome to the Faculty of Sciences! Here, you'll discover a world dedicated to exploration, discovery and innovation in exciting scientific fields. Our faculty is a place where intellectual curiosity is encouraged, bold ideas take shape and solutions to the challenges of the modern world are born from the fusion of cutting-edge research and quality teaching.
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Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is committed to helping students achieve excellence and autonomy. It conducts cutting-edge, interdisciplinary scientific research in key areas, notably through its research centers, CRIDS and Vulnérabilités et Sociétés. It organizes various services for society, such as continuing education for legal professionals.
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Studying in the Faculty of Science

If the phenomena you observe fascinate you and feed your curiosity, your need to understand and go further, your future starts here. Embark on a captivating journey to the heart of exploration, knowledge and innovation, where every experience shapes your potential. Welcome to the Faculty of Science at the University of Namur!
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Help to succeed in Law

Do you have what it takes? Test and improve your knowledge and skills with "Passeports pour le bac".Understanding text and expressing yourself correctly are essential skills for lawyers. Right from the start of your first year, "Passeports pour le bac" enable you to compare your skills with those expected by your teachers.You can assess:your language skills: reading and understanding a text, writing a text on a legal theme;your general culture.Following these tests, the Faculty offers you sessions and workshops to reinforce:your reading strategies;your written expression.Individualized follow-up is also offered. Right from the start of the year, you'll be able to fill in any gaps and boost your success. Results are not taken into account in your end-of-year assessment. Are your methods appropriate? Develop effective strategies to promote your success.Working methods sessions are organized to familiarize you with university learning techniques, such as: taking clear and comprehensive notes; summarizing and synthesizing subjects; understanding subjects in depth; memorizing large amounts of information; managing your time during class periods and blockades; organizing your work; anticipating teachers' requirements. In addition, if you encounter difficulties in your study method, the cellule interfacultaire d'appui pédagogique offers you individual follow-up. Throughout the year, an advisor is on hand to review your study methods and techniques and help you improve them. In addition, if you are recognized as students with special needs, you can be supported throughout your course and benefit from reasonable accommodations tailored to your particular situation. How to overcome difficulties? The Faculty offers you individualized help from a tutor, monitorats and individual follow-up by a specialized pedagogue.The tutorYou can benefit from personalized help from a second or third year block student who has received specific coaching training and acts under the supervision of the Faculty's pedagogical coordinator.These tutors guide you through your studies. They listen to you, advise you, help you understand your subjects and interpret your results. If necessary, they'll refer you to the appropriate resource people.MonitoratsMonitorats are sessions organized for around 100 students at a rate of two to three sessions for more specialized subjects. They aim to re-explain and synthesize material seen in lectures, as well as to prepare you for tests and exams with the help of questions and answers, diagrams, document commentaries...And for students who have to present a second session, revision sessions are organized during the summer vacations.Individual supportThe Faculty of Law also organizes specific educational support in the form of preparatory sessions for the blockade and written exams, and individual interviews for methodological advice. You can be accompanied by a pedagogue specialized in the difficulties specific to law studies through individual appointments, email advice and/or group "coaching" sessions. Furthermore, the teaching staff, assistants and administrative staff are committed to being available for every student, particularly during lectures or at the stand-by sessions organized several times a week. What resources are available to you? Library, computer rooms, e-learning tools and videos accessible online: invaluable resources.The library, for a lawyer, proves as important as the laboratory for a chemist.To be a good lawyer is above all to be able to find the relevant information for resolving a dispute, drafting a contract or advising an investor; it means being able to identify the applicable regulations, the appropriate case law, the relevant doctrine.The Faculty of Law library provides free access to legal collections and works. Electronic legal documentation is also available. The use of this particular source of documentation is specifically taught to you. Computer rooms are open to students, and the library is also equipped with WIFI access.The Faculty of Law is also equipped with state-of-the-art tools to support different learning methods (e-learning platform "WebCampus", videoconferencing tool, course recording system...). For example, some class sessions are filmed and made available on the "WebCampus" platform, which also features exercises. Pedagogical videos (how to use the law code, etc.) and in-depth videos (interviews with experts, etc.) are also available online. This allows you to review, at your leisure and at your own pace, the presentation made in the audience.Educational videosVideo vignettes produced by teachers give you a better understanding of legal concepts and know-how. More information How can you prepare for writing an academic paper? At the start of the second term, several writing workshops are organized. The aim of these workshops is to support you in writing your first academic paper, and to be able to lay the necessary foundations in preparation for the methodology (in the second year) and end-of-cycle (in the third year) papers. Each session is given in small groups. How can you prepare for the exams? Study regularly, acquire good methods, but also get to know the teachers' requirements and their way of questioning.In the first year, formative assessments are organized at the beginning of November in certain subjects. Teachers correct your papers, comment on them and organize group or individual correction sessions with assistants. These tests do not play a part in the marks awarded at the end of the year. They are merely a training tool, enabling you to appreciate the high standards set by your teachers, and to judge the effectiveness of your work and your ability to handle an examination situation.As soon as you start your studies, you will also benefit from specific preparation for oral examinations.After the first year, you will adapt your effort more effectively to the nature and importance of each subject on the syllabus. As a result, you no longer benefit from regular questioning, other than as part of the exercises. Exam organization January, June and, if necessary, August... three sessions to prove your mastery of the subjects.In January, you sit the exams on the 1st term courses. If you fail, you can retake the relevant exam in June and/or August-September. Three chances to succeed, but only in the first bachelor's year. From the second annual block onwards, any exam failed in the January or June session is automatically carried over to the August-September session.According to the choice of teachers, exams may be assessed in writing and/or orally. Assessment procedures are detailed on the university website and specified during the first class. Image Studying at law school See content Image Studying at UNamur See content Image Campus life See content
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Help to succeed in Science

Succeeding in a year of study at university involves many challenges.To help you meet them, we support you in developing your disciplinary, methodological and human skills... with the support of numerous professionals.
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Help to succeed in Biology

For future students Preparatory coursesTo get your first year of study off to a good start, we offer preparatory courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and English during the last two weeks of August. Of these, physics and chemistry are compulsory, and you choose two other subjects from mathematics, biology and English. In addition to the four disciplines, three activities are organized:seminars on the methodology of university work;a presentation of the first-year English course;a guided tour of the university site, the Faculty and the library.Second- and third-year students will also show you around the campus, your Faculty and the extra-academic activities organized in Namur. Discover the preparatory course program For first-year students The main aids offered in biology favor non-lecture forms to encourage students' self-help:Classical "Springboard" sessions These are organized according to students' requests. Different points of material, poorly understood, will be patiently re-approached, in a different way to that used in the theoretical course and most often by different teachers.Fun "Springboard" sessions Sessions are also planned to fix knowledge through clever games in small groups, while stimulating emulation or a light "for butter" competition. Q&A sessions These are organized by teachers or assistants to push students to review the material more holistically and build their confidence for assessments.Exam simulations and collective corrections These exercises are organized for certain exam questions with the aim of familiarizing students with MCQ-type assessments.Interactive forums These question-and-answer forums, available on WebCampus and in writing, are accessible to all.Directed revisions After practical work, these sessions enable students to understand and memorize the live model, correct errors, reconsider failing portions of material, address cross-cutting issues... Math labsMath labs are times when students in block1 chemistry, biology, geology, geography, biomedical can work on their math lessons by asking for one-off help from an assistant present in the room, like a supervised study. These labs are scheduled at the beginning of the term in the timetable of the students concerned.All detailed information is available on the Virtual Student Office (VSO). The didactic cell in biology Contacts : Marie-Laurence Hubin | marie-laurence.hubin@unamur.beJohan Messiaen | johan.messiaen@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté des sciences See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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Help to succeed in Chemistry

For future students Preparatory coursesTo get your first year of study off to a good start, the University of Namur is offering preparatory courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and English during the last two weeks of August. Of these, physics and chemistry are compulsory, and you can choose two other subjects from mathematics, biology and English. In addition to the four disciplines, three activities are organized:seminars on the methodology of university work;a presentation of the first-year English course;a guided tour of the university site, the Faculty and the library.Second- and third-year students will also show you around the university campus, your Faculty and the extra-academic activities organized in Namur. Discover the preparatory course program For first-year students Operation TremplinOptional remedial sessions are organized by the chemistry teaching unit. Depending on requests, they are scheduled from week to week. The content of these sessions varies according to need: subject re-explanations, question-and-answer sessions, completion of additional exercises, correction of formative assessments, ...Chemistry workshopsChemistry workshops are only for students in the 1st block in Chemical or Physical Sciences. The aim of the chemistry workshops is to help you in your thinking and learning by working on the knowledge and skills specific to the discipline. Chemistry is not just a game of memorization. It's all about understanding. These workshops will aim to:To help you study more effectively so you don't waste countless hoursTo teach you to ask yourself the right questions to study profitablyTo help you better perceive your teachers' requirements and thus acquire the skills expected for assessmentYou will be provided with the tools to better understand your course, to practice key concepts to be able to solve problems similar to exam questions. During each workshop, an announced theme will be specifically addressed: How to approach a stoichiometric problem? How to visualize a molecule in space using molecular models? ...In the first quadrimester, a few chemistry workshops will be organized (in place of a physics workshop). In the second term, general chemistry and organic chemistry workshops will be offered at a time slot defined in the timetable.Chemistry MCQs - drill exercisesTo work on and deepen their 1st block general chemistry and organic chemistry courses, in addition to the TP and TD scheduled in your timetable, you have access to numerous MCQ exercises on WebCampus.Math labsMath labs are times when Block 1 chemistry, biology, geology, geography and biomedical students can work on their math lessons with the occasional help of an assistant present in the room, like a supervised study. These labs are planned at the start of the term in the timetable of the students concerned.All detailed information is available on the Virtual Student Office (VSO). The chemistry teaching cell Contacts Isabelle Ravet and Diane Baillieul | didactique.chimie@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté des sciences See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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Help to succeed in Geography

For future students Preparatory coursesTo get your first year of study off to a good start, the University of Namur is offering preparatory courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and English during the last two weeks of August. Of these, physics and chemistry are compulsory, and you can choose two other subjects from mathematics, biology and English. In addition to the four disciplines, three activities are organized:seminars on the methodology of university worka presentation of the first-year English coursea guided tour of the university site, the Faculty and the library.Second- and third-year students will also show you around the university campus, your Faculty and the extra-academic activities organized in Namur. Discover the preparatory course program For first-year students Centralized information Regularly, modules called "flash info" are produced throughout the year for students. These "flash info" take the form of a short communication at the end of a theoretical course. Their aim is to present the various offers of help for success made available by all the University's services throughout the academic year, and to invite students in need to make use of them. Strengthening cross-disciplinary skillsTraining courses aimed at strengthening certain cross-disciplinary skills are organized at the request of students 3 times a year. Following a bottom-up logic, students are surveyed beforehand to identify their specific needs in order to guide the training theme (remediation session, rules for writing a report, producing a bibliography, assessment preparation device, etc.). By completing the survey, the student agrees to take part in the training course if he or she has expressed an interest in it. At the same time, all the tools and training courses are made available throughout the year on a Webcampus page. Individual follow-upAt the student's initiative, a meeting can be requested at any time with the success support referent.Math labsMath labs are times when Block1 chemistry, biology, geology, geography and biomedical students can work on their math lessons by requesting one-off help from an assistant present in the room, like a supervised study. These labs are planned at the beginning of the term in the timetable of the students concerned.All detailed information is available on the Virtual Student Office (VSO). The geography teaching unit Contact Joséphine Dalimier | josephine.dalimier@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté des sciences See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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Help to succeed in Geology

For future students Preparatory coursesTo get your first year of study off to a good start, the University of Namur is offering preparatory courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and English during the last two weeks of August. Of these, physics and chemistry are compulsory, and you can choose two other subjects from mathematics, biology and English. In addition to the four disciplines, three activities are organized:seminars on the methodology of university work a presentation of the first-year English course a guided tour of the university site, the Faculty and the library.Second- and third-year students will also show you around the university campus, your Faculty and the extra-academic activities organized in Namur. Discover the preparatory course program For first-year students Centralized information Regularly, modules called "flash info" are produced throughout the year for students. These "flash info" take the form of a short communication at the end of a theoretical course. Their aim is to present the various offers of help for success made available by all the University's services throughout the academic year, and to invite students in need to make use of them. Strengthening cross-disciplinary skillsTraining courses aimed at strengthening certain cross-disciplinary skills are organized at the request of students 3 times a year. Following a bottom-up logic, students are surveyed beforehand to identify their specific needs in order to guide the training theme (remediation session, rules for writing a report, producing a bibliography, assessment preparation device, etc.). By completing the survey, the student agrees to take part in the training course if he or she has expressed an interest in it. At the same time, all the tools and training courses are made available throughout the year on a Webcampus page. Individual follow-upAt the student's initiative, a meeting can be requested at any time with the success support referent.Math labsMath labs are times when Block1 chemistry, biology, geology, geography and biomedical students can work on their math lessons by requesting one-off help from an assistant present in the room, like a supervised study. These labs are planned at the beginning of the term in the timetable of the students concerned.All detailed information is available on the Virtual Student Office (VSO). The geology teaching unit ContactJoséphine Dalimier | josephine.dalimier@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté des sciences See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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Help to succeed in Mathematic

For future students Preparatory coursesTo get your first year of study off to a good start, the University of Namur is offering preparatory courses in mathematics and physics during the last two weeks of August. These courses, focusing on the basic concepts covered in secondary education, coverin mathematics: algebra and logic, analysis, complex numbers, trigonometry and geometry;in physics: vector theory, mechanics and electricityA seminar on university work methodology is also offered, to quickly familiarize you with the new learning context and develop new, effective study techniques. Finally, students welcome you to a meeting organized by the mathematics circle. Discover the preparatory course program For first-year students Math workshopsMath workshops are for Block 1 math and physics students. These optional workshops are scheduled at the beginning of each term in the students' timetable, and take place for 2 hours a week throughout the academic year. During these workshops, students can either work on their maths lessons with the help of an assistant present in the room, or be offered activities to help them better understand their maths lessons (illustrating a concept, solving an exercise in detail, working on a demonstration, correcting tests and exams, etc.). Students can suggest topics for the workshops via a forum on the WebCampus platform. The Workshop schedule is announced week by week, with an indication of the formula proposed (answers to personal questions or activity on a defined topic).Physics and chemistry workshopsThis scheme is not just for students with difficulties: it is aimed at all Block 1 students in chemical, physical and mathematical sciences. They have a very specific objective: to teach you to "think better in physics". The aim is to introduce you to the communication codes used in the academic world. For example, to better perceive the expectations of teachers in charge of courses so as to respond to them more adequately during written exams, etc.All detailed information is available on the Virtual Student Office (BVE). The didactic cell in mathematics ContactMartine De Vleeschouwer | martine.devleeschouwer@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté des sciences See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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Help to succeed in Physics

For future students Preparatory coursesTo get your first year of study off to a good start, the University of Namur is offering preparatory courses in mathematics and physics during the last two weeks of August. These courses, centered on the basic concepts covered in secondary education, cover:in mathematics: algebra and logic, analysis, complex numbers, trigonometry and geometry;in physics: mechanics and electricity.A university work methodology seminar is also offered, to quickly familiarize you with the new learning context and develop new, effective study techniques. Discover the preparatory course program For first-year students Operation TremplinOptional remedial sessions are organized by the physics teaching unit. Depending on your requests, these are planned into the timetable from week to week. The content of these sessions varies according to your needs: subject re-explanations, question-and-answer sessions, completion of additional exercises, correction of formative assessments, ...Physics and chemistry workshopsThis scheme is not just for students with difficulties: it is aimed at all Block 1 students in chemical sciences, physics and mathematics. They have a very specific aim: to teach you to "think better in physics". The aim is to introduce you to the communication codes in force in the academic world. For example, to better perceive the expectations of teachers in charge of courses so as to respond to them in a more appropriate way during written exams, etc.Math workshopsMath workshops concern students in block1 math and physics. These optional workshops are scheduled at the beginning of the term in the students' timetable; they take place for 2h/week throughout the academic year. During these workshops, students can either work on their maths lessons with the help of an assistant present in the room, or be offered activities to help them better understand their maths lessons (illustrating a concept, solving an exercise in detail, working on a demonstration, correcting tests and exams, etc.). Students can suggest topics for workshops via a forum on the WebCampus platform. The workshop schedule is announced week by week, with an indication of the proposed formula (answers to personal questions / activity on a defined topic).All detailed information is available on the Virtual Student Office (BVE). The didactic cell in physics ContactsLaurent Zanotto | laurent.zanotto@unamur.beFernande Frising | fernande.frising@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté des sciences See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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Help to succeed in Veterinary medicine

For future students Preparatory coursesTo get your first year of study off to a good start, the University of Namur is offering preparatory courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and English during the last two weeks of August. Of these, physics and chemistry are compulsory, and you can choose two other subjects from mathematics, biology and English. In addition to the four disciplines taken, three activities are organized:seminars on the methodology of university work;a presentation of the first-year English course;a guided tour of the university site, the Faculty and the library.Students from blocks 2 and 3 will also show you around the university campus, your Faculty and the extra-academic activities organized in Namur. Discover the preparatory course program The didactic cell in veterinary medicine ContactClaire Diederich | enseignement.medvet@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté des sciences See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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