VENOM2: When Animal Venoms Open Up New Avenues in the Fight Against Cancer
Supported by the SPW Research’s Win4SpinOff program and led by the University of Liège through its Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (MSLab, Faculty of Science) and the University of Namur through its Laboratory of Molecular Cancer Biology, (NARILIS, LBMC, Faculty of Medicine), the VENOM2 project explores the potential of peptides derived from animal venoms to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic solutions in oncology.
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At the Heart of Nuclear Power
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.
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From Namur to Leuven: A Successful Transition for Geology Students
Geology students at UNamur are encouraged to continue their studies at another university after completing their bachelor’s degree. This transition has been successful, as recently confirmed by two professors from KULeuven who visited the students.
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Space Within Everyone’s Reach: A European Student Adventure at UNamur
In April 2026, UNamur hosted two events as part of the UNIVERSEH alliance, bringing together more than a hundred students from across Europe.
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Birth control pills: new scientific evidence supporting natural estrogens
A new study conducted by researchers at UNamur confirms a fact that is still largely unknown to the general public: not all combined oral contraceptives expose women to the same risk of venous thrombosis. This research was conducted by Lucie Raskin, a researcher at the University of Namur, under the supervision of Professor Jonathan Douxfils, a specialist in thrombosis and the effects of hormones on coagulation. This represents a significant advance in public health.
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Studies in chemistry
Since the discovery of fire in prehistoric times, humans have been fascinated by matter, its properties, and the changes that occur naturally or as a result of human intervention. Now known as "chemists," specialists in the reactivity of matter continue to pursue the art of experimentation and discovery. The products of their essential knowledge are applied in the fields of nutrition, health, hygiene, transportation, sports, construction, and environmental protection.
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Biomedical Sciences
Research in the Service of Medicine.Thanks to research in the biomedical field, our life expectancy has increased significantly. Whether through genetic research or new methods for detecting and treating diseases, the biomedical sciences are contributing more than ever to advances in medicine. By studying biomedical sciences, you’ll explore the scientific aspects of disease to better diagnose and treat it, becoming indispensable partners in the medicine of tomorrow.
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Studies in mathematics
Developed since the dawn of time, mathematics shapes our daily lives and develops tools for the future. At the heart of hard sciences such as physics, chemistry, and biology, mathematics plays a key role in a large number of applied problems, whether in computer science and telecommunications, through discrete mathematics and algorithms, in meteorology and space science, through the theory of dynamic systems, or in finance and actuarial science, through probability and stochastic processes.
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Win4Doc | 10 years of UNamur - STÛV collaboration: a lever for innovation, attractiveness and excellence
The University of Namur and STÛV, a Namur-based company specializing in wood and pellet heating solutions, are celebrating ten years of fruitful collaboration. This partnership illustrates the importance of synergies between academia and industry to improve competitiveness and meet environmental challenges.
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Pharmacy Studies
Your health is your most valuable asset. To manage pain and illness, you regularly rely on medications. Natural, synthetic, biosynthetic—the choices are vast. The pharmacist, a medication specialist, is here to advise you. You’re familiar with the community pharmacist, but pharmacy graduates can pursue many other careers to help improve our health and quality of life.
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Win4Doc | Producing therapeutic proteins in goat's milk
At the University of Namur, a thesis led by Fabian Delhalle, with support from SPW Research as part of the Win4Doc program, is exploring an innovative approach to producing proteins of therapeutic interest. In collaboration with Bio-Sourcing and the Walloon Center for Agricultural Research, this project aims to better understand the mechanisms of lactation in goats in order to optimize biopharmaceutical production that is more accessible, more flexible, and more environmentally friendly.
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