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Like all human beings, children are protected by a series of rights. Géraldine Mathieu, a professor at the University of Namur, today looks at the right to identity and explains why this is still only partially respected in Belgium.

What? BENEVOL on Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22: the congress will bring together researchers working in software engineering, evolution, and maintenance. This year, we will have two keynotes: one by Prof. Andy Zaidman from TU Delft and one by Prof. Sonia Haiduc from Florida State University. IMPACT! day on November 20: as a PhD student and/or researcher, you can join us to learn to communicate what you bring to the table efficiently thanks to the tried and tested Value Proposition canvas and exchange with practitioners, who will expose the challenges they encounter daily. The IMPACT! day initiative is supported by the GRASCOMP doctoral school, and participants will receive a certificate. As a software development professional, you can join us on Wednesday afternoon, November 20, as a guest from the corporate world to share your current challenges and connect with researchers working to advance software development and maintenance practices (please do not hesitate to contact us at snail.info@unamur.be if you would like to participate in the introductory panel of guests from the professional world and/or at the World Café). When? Wednesday 20 (IMPACT Day!) Thursday 21 - Friday 22 November 2024 (BENEVOL Research Congress) Organizers Xavier Devroey, Gilles Perrouin, Benoît Vanderose, Anthony Cleve, Babette Di Guardia, Amélie Notaro, Sophie Panarotto, Alix Decrop, Tom Mens Where? TRAKK, Namur creative hub (Journée IMPACT!) S09, Faculty of Sciences, University of Namur, Belgium (BENEVOL Research Congress) More information

Each contestant will attempt to qualify for the tournament final, speaking on a free topic for a maximum of 6 minutes. This event is open to the public. Free entry.

Come and watch the students selected for the finals, vote for the public prize and extend the evening with a drink.This event is open to the public. Free admission.

Stanford University has published a prestigious ranking that highlights the most influential researchers in a wide range of scientific fields. The list, based on bibliographic criteria, aims to provide a standardized means of identifying the world's scientific leaders. It is one criterion among others for assessing the quality of scientific research. Twelve researchers from the University of Namur are among them!

Animated by a desire to help the most disadvantaged, Father Pedro Opeka, a Lazarist priest, devotes his life to improving the living conditions of Madagascar's marginalized populations. His strong humanitarian commitment has resulted in the creation of Akamasoa, an association that provides shelter, education and healthcare to thousands of Malagasy people. By transforming the lives of an entire community in this way, he has become a symbol of hope in a country beset by poverty.

Dear Graduates,In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to invite you to the graduation ceremony for the 2025 graduates of the Master's in Management Sciences and Management Engineering programs.This event will take place in two parts on Friday, April 24.First, the graduation ceremony will be held in academic robes, which will be provided to graduates, at the Vauban Amphitheater of the University of Namur. This will be followed by a walking dinner for graduates, their families, and staff members, which will take place at the Arsenal.The UNamur School of Management is particularly keen to invite you to this event, which marks the culmination of several years of effort, both for the graduates and their families and for the members of the Faculty.The evening will unfold as follows:6:00 p.m.: Distribution of gowns to graduates and rehearsal of the ceremony with the Director of the UNamur School of Management, Prof. Corentin BURNAY. Graduation photo. [for graduates only]7:00 p.m.: Welcome by the Director of the UNamur School of Management, Prof. Corentin BURNAY, and the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Pietro ZIDDA7:10 p.m.: Speech by the Vice-Rector for Digital Transformation, Quality and Communication, Prof. Stéphane FAULKNER7:25 p.m.: Speech by the Class Patron, Ms. Marie COLLIN (Class of 2005), Head of Digital Transformation, Wanty Group7:45 p.m.: Speech by the program director, Prof. Michel AJZEN7:55 p.m.: Remarks by EMCP Alumni, Ms. Émilie PANOZZO (Class of 2024)8:00 p.m.: Announcement of results and graduation ceremony in academic robes8:30 p.m.: Walking dinnerRegistration for the graduation ceremony is mandatory and will be free of charge for both graduates and their guests. The walking dinner will be free for graduates. However, guests wishing to attend will be asked to contribute €25 per person. We would like to emphasize that participation in the walking dinner is optional for both graduates and their guests, and that the contribution requested only covers part of the costs associated with organizing the walking dinner.We look forward to seeing you there and thank you in advance for your attendance. Yours sincerely,Prof. Pietro Zidda - Dean of the EMCP FacultyProf. Corentin Burnay - Director of the UNamur School of Management Registrations Registration deadline: April 15 at the latest. Registration for graduates and accompanying persons Registration for UNamur staff members Parking map The EMCP Faculty parking lot will be open and accessible via Grandgagnage Street. 

The EMCP Faculty at the University of Namur is pleased to invite you and your loved ones to the graduation ceremony for the bachelor’s programs in Information and Communication, Management Engineering, Economics and Management, and Political Science.The ceremony will take place on April 2, 2026, in the Adam Smith Amphitheater and will be followed by a reception hosted by the CERCLE EMCP.Your presence will mark the culmination of several years of hard work and shared experiences, both for you and your loved ones and for the university staff. What's on 5:00 p.m. | Welcome reception for graduates, distribution of caps, and individual photos5:30 PM | Class photo5:45 PM | Welcome for families in the Adam Smith Amphitheater6:15 PM | Academic ceremonyWelcome by Prof. Pietro Zidda, Dean of the EMCP FacultySpeech by alumni representative Émilie PanozzoSpeeches by program directors: Prof. Jérémy Dodeigne, Prof. Fanny Barnabé, Prof. Michel Ajzen, Prof. Anthony SimonofskiSpeeches by graduate representatives: Angélina Otten (Bachelor of Political Science), Nathan Salgado Ferreira (Bachelor of Information and Communication), Loïs D'Amico (Bachelor of Economics and Management), Zélie Van Kerm (Bachelor of Management Engineering)Speech by Prof. Annick Castiaux, Rector of UNamur7:15 PM | Announcement of results and tossing of the mortarboard7:30 PM | Reception9:00 PM | EndAdmission to the graduation ceremony is free for you and your loved ones, but online registration is required and must be completed by March 25, 2026, at the latest.The number of guests per graduate is limited to a maximum of two.You are expected to arrive in “formal attire” at 5:00 PM sharp to pick up your cap (required). A €20 cash deposit, refundable upon return of the cap, will be collected on-site. Please have this amount ready in advance.Please feel free to share this invitation with your fellow students from the Class of 2025. Register for the ceremony Parking Map The EMCP Faculty parking lot will be open and accessible via Grandgagnage Street.  Contacts The administrative assistants can be reached by email. Bachelor's Program in Management Engineering: Bénédicte Coulonsecretariat.ingegestion@unamur.beBachelor's Program in Political Science: Virginie Di Lucasecretariat.scpo@unamur.be Bachelor's Program in Information and Communication: Virginie Di Lucasecretariat.infocom@unamur.beBachelor's Program in Economics and Management: Valérie Warrandsecretariat.ecogestion@unamur.beGeneral Administration: Virginie Di Lucavirginie.diluca@unamur.be; 081 72 48 11

Since 2022, the Faculty of Law at the University of Namur has been committed to uniting students and teachers around a common annual theme, explored in all courses, assignments, educational, cultural and civic engagement activities. This "Fil Rouge" creates a unique dynamic, enabling the faculty community to delve into societal issues through a cross-cutting, concrete approach.

It's a point of pride for UNamur: the Centre de Recherche en Économie du Développement (CRED) of the Institut DeFIPP at the University of Namur maintains close links between several of its researchers and James A. Robinson, recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics. Robinson, renowned for his groundbreaking work on institutions and economic development, has collaborated on several occasions with CRED members, strengthening academic exchanges and scientific advances in this field.