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For its inaugural conference, the SPiN (Science & Philosophy in Namur) center will be joined by Claire Rommelaere, a lawyer and researcher at the Center for Bioethics at the University of Namur, and Aude Bandini, a philosopher of science at the University of Montreal, to take a critical look at the theme of "distrust of science." The urgency of addressing this issue is clear in our era, where, despite an overall stable level of trust in science, the parameters of public debate are frequently blurred by misinformation.Having had the opportunity to observe philosophers of science in their natural habitat for nearly fifteen years, Claire Rommelaere will share her thoughts on whether or not we should trust those who think about science.For her part, Aude Bandini will address a major problem that we all face at a time when the mass of available knowledge is such that it is impossible to acquire it on our own. Indeed, the socially distributed nature of knowledge generally leaves us no choice but to rely on the authority of experts, even on very important issues (such as health). However, when we rely on others in this way and follow recommendations that, due to our ignorance, we have no means of evaluating, we place ourselves in a relationship of "epistemic dependence" that conflicts with our aspirations for intellectual autonomy and forces us to ask ourselves a question whose answer may prove unbearable: is intellectual autonomy nothing more than a myth?Conference hosted by journalist Maïté Warland.Program:5:30-6:30 p.m. | Drinks at Quai 22 (Rue du Séminaire 22, 5000 Namur)6:30 p.m. | Claire RommelaereDistrust of philosophers of science7:00 p.m. | Aude Bandini Intellectualautonomy in the face of scientific authority: a headache for social epistemologyRegistration deadline: April 16.Free of charge. Register

The IBAF Meetings have been organized since 2003, every two years since 2008, by the Ion Beams Division of the French Vacuum Society (SFV), the oldest national vacuum society in the world, which celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025.As in previous editions, IBAF 2026 will offer a rich and varied program with guest lectures, oral and poster presentations, and technical sessions. All this will be complemented by an industrial presence to promote exchanges between research and innovation. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, from ion beam instruments and techniques to the physics of ion-matter interactions, including the analysis and modification of materials, applications in the life sciences, earth and environmental sciences, and heritage sciences. More information on the IBAF2026 website

Our keynote speakers for 2026 are Professor Roosmarijn Vandenbroucke (Ghent University) and Professor Nelly Litvak (Eindhoven University of Technology). More information on the "Women in Science" website

Something for everyone 09:30 | Welcome ceremony for new students11:00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur), followed by student welcome by the Cercles. Read more

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!

The discovery of nuclear energy marked a turning point in human history. Today, alongside debates about its role in energy production and its destructive potential, nuclear energy continues to be used in a wide range of fields, such as medical research and cancer therapies. At UNamur, nuclear energy is thus at the heart of the work of biologists, physicists, and art historians.

As part of the interdisciplinary course “AI: Challenges and Opportunities,” students at UNamur presented a series of posters focusing on the uses of artificial intelligence in their fields of study. This highlight showcased the diversity of AI applications, as well as the University of Namur’s commitment to training students to use it critically, fairly, and thoughtfully.

Inspired by the Prologue to Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, this play offers a theatrical experience that is at once vibrant, educational, and deeply philosophical. Through the stage, speech, and the body, we explore Nietzsche’s great questions—the Übermensch, the meaning of life, nihilism—in an original staging that also addresses contemporary issues in theatrical practice.We look forward to welcoming you to share this moment of thought in action, where philosophy is performed and seen as much as it is reflected upon.An event organized by: Nicolas Monseu, Fabien Robert, Jean Loubry, Chloé Guzman-Mardones, Lucien Flament, Marie Forget, Alixe Barbier, Joachim Rens, Nounou Remy, and Emilie Chasseur

Information technology plays a significant role in our daily lives. Life without a computer or cell phone seems unimaginable to us. But information technology serves many other fields, such as medicine, management, the environment, agriculture, space, biology… and its role in new sectors is constantly growing. Get ready to shape the future of our society in a young, dynamic, and rapidly expanding field  

On June 23, 2026, the F.R.S.-FNRS published the list of recipients of various doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships and Télévie projects (cancer-focused research). Among them, numerous researchers from UNamur received funding.

Join a community of innovators, explore cutting-edge technologies, and get ready to shape the digital world of tomorrow! Ready to code your success? Welcome to the Faculty of Computer Science at UNamur, a pioneer in university-level computer science education in Europe.