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BENEVOL 2024 + IMPACT! day

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
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Student mental health: a challenge taken up by the university

Mental health is a central issue in today's society. According to AXA's international Mind Health report (2024), nearly half of Belgians (49%) report psychological difficulties, and 1 in 5 encounter serious problems in coping with them.
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The Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Research Unit (URPC)

The main mission of the Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Research Unit (URPC) is to conduct studies and research aimed at evaluating the efficacy, safety and clinical impact of drugs, treatments and medical interventions. It brings together players from different departments of the Faculty of Medicine working on similar themes.
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The Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management becomes "EMCP", symbolizing a joint effort for a better society

After more than 60 years in existence, the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management (FSESG) at the University of Namur unveils its new name for the start of the academic year. It has become the EMCP Faculty, or Faculté Économie Management Communication sciencesPo. Every year, many students are trained here to become future experts and decision-makers in economics, management, communications and political science. How do you reconcile teaching methods and research with the challenges of a society in transition? This is the challenge taken up by the EMCP vision, a reflection of reflection and experience, carried forward by students and staff alike.
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New training courses and pedagogical innovations in 2024 at UNamur

Two new Master's degree specializations are on offer from the start of the new academic year. One will provide training in general medicine, the other in the management and economics of sustainable development. Other pedagogical innovations in existing course programs are also proposed, including a course designed to train block students in the challenges of Artificial Intelligence and develop their critical thinking skills to use AI in a relevant way. Through these innovations and new features, UNamur is demonstrating its ability to constantly adapt its educational offering in response to changes in society.
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Positive Impact Rating 2024: UNamur confirms its place among responsible faculties and schools of management!

The University of Namur posts encouraging results in the prestigious Positive Impact Rating (PIR), holding its own in the "Progressing" category for the second year running. With an improved score of 7.0/10, UNamur once again demonstrates its commitment to societal challenges and its pioneering role in responsible education.
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Organization

The department is organized through the Departmental Council, which brings together all the department's professors and research assistants.The management of Bachelor's and Master's programs is handled by the Program Managers. Among other things, they are responsible for validating annual student programs (PAE) as well as admissions.
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Namur researchers score highly in F.R.S.-FNRS "Bourses et Mandats" 2024 competition

The F.R.S.-FNRS published on June 25, 2024, the list of winners of the various doctoral and postdoctoral mandates. Among them, 16 researchers from the University of Namur have obtained funding.
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Master's in Management – Graduation Ceremony

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. 
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"One Health" | Training for a holistic approach to health

Offered to all UNamur undergraduates, this new "One Health" teaching unit (UE) trains students in a global, interdisciplinary approach to health, taking into account these complex interactions.The official inauguration of this new UE at UNamur's Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science took place on February 6, 2025, in the presence of Mr. Yves Coppieters, Minister of Health, and Mrs. Annick Castiaux, Rector of UNamur.One Health - une seule santé [MMEDB360]2 credits10h1st quadrimesterTeaching language: FrenchTeacher: Grégoire Wieërs.
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