Search results

Trust of traditional political institutions and elected representatives, rise of authoritarian logics, definition of public services... Democracy today seems to be going through a turbulent zone. What role does the university play in this context? To shed light on this question, we interviewed four researchers from different disciplines: educationalist Sephora Boucenna, philosopher Louis Carré, political scientist Vincent Jacquet and legal scholar Aline Nardi. Their contrasting views sketch out the contours of an issue that is more topical than ever: thinking about and defending the link between university and democracy.

The Namur Digital Institute (NaDI) is launching a series of original events: "Les Séances du Numérique". Films followed by debates with experts to understand digital challenges and stimulate collective thinking. A project spearheaded by Anthony Simonofski, Anne-Sophie Collard, Benoît Vanderose and Fanny Barnabé.

To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, we invite you to discover the portraits of seven inspiring women from the university's seven faculties. Throughout March, a series of portraits of women from the university will be on display in various areas of the campus. Conceived and produced by four UNamur students and coordinated by the University Community Life Service (VéCU), this project offers an inspiring showcase for the careers, voices, and commitments of these women who bring the institution to life on a daily basis.  

Save the date! On Saturday June 28, 2025, from 1pm to 5pm, UNamur once again opens its doors to you before the summer vacations.At the programProfessors, assistants, students and staff members look forward to welcoming you to answer all your questions about your future studies;share with you their experience of university life and its many opportunities for fulfillment;guide you through your final practical steps: registration, preparatory courses, finding accommodation, financial aid and more.Forthcoming informationThe afternoon's detailed program will be available some ten days before the event. Find out more about the open house

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

In practice Who are open courses for?Open courses are open to all, although they are primarily aimed at secondary school students to help them take that first step in exploring higher education.What is the schedule for open courses?Courses are open from February 27 to Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 08:30 to 16:30.To find out the precise timetable and location of each course, please visit the Info études service (Rue de Bruxelles, 85 5000 Namur), 15 minutes before the start of the course.The provisional program is available 15 days before the start of open courses.How to meet a guidance counselorYou have the opportunity to meet a guidance counselor at the guidance workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm.The aim of this workshop is to help you think about the guidance process, gain a better understanding of the higher education landscape and define the main markers in the process of clarifying your project (educational and professional).Our advisor is also available by appointment for a one-to-one meeting throughout the week of open courses and outside of it.Do you have to register to take part?Access to open courses is without prior registration.To participate in the orientation workshop, however, online registration is mandatory and will be available some ten days before the start of the open courses.Who organizes the open courses?Open courses are organized by Info études, the service that provides information on all matters relating to choice of studies, prerequisites, reorientation, gateways, course curricula, job opportunities, additional training, recognition of prior learning... or any general questions about university life in Namur. Find out more about open courses

Save the date! The next UNamur Open House will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 1pm to 5pm.Save this date in your diary already!!On the programInspiring encounters: chat with our professors, assistants and students.Immersive tours: explore our auditoriums, classrooms and laboratories.Valuable information: get answers to all your questions about our programs and the specifics of studying in Namur.Practical resources: discover all the services available to support you before, during and after your studies.Stay tuned!The detailed afternoon program will be available some ten days before the event.Can't join us? No worries! A second open house is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1pm to 5pm. Find out more about the open house

Preparatory Courses Discover university-level education and life at UNamur while reviewing the subjects essential to your future program of study.To help you start your first year of studies on the right foot, UNamur offers a program of preparatory courses tailored to the academic program of your choice during the last two weeks of August.These preparatory courses allow you to:review the knowledge you acquired in high school; refine your study habits; meet teaching assistants and professors in a more informal setting before the semester begins; make your first connections with other students.For students in the Information Technology and Management track: mathematics, computer science, and study skills; Dutch and English. Learn more about this preparatory session For students in the Environmental and Life Sciences and Technologies track: mathematics, physics, chemistry, methodology, and, as an elective, Dutch and Englishor mathematics, methodology, and, as an elective,Dutch and English. Learn more about this preparatory session All management engineering students will also receive an introduction to the new "Creative Technologies" track, which aims to foster the creative use of new technologies to solve societal problems.   Do you have what it takes? Test your knowledge and skills with the “Passports to the Bac.”Starting in the first year, the “Passports to the Baccalaureate” allow you to compare your current knowledge and skills with your teachers’ expectations.Based on your results, the Faculty will offer you remedial sessions. This will help you address any gaps in your knowledge and increase your chances of success. The results of these tests do not count toward your end-of-year grade. Are your methods appropriate? To succeed in your first year, you need effective strategies.Study skills workshops are held to help you become familiar with university learning techniques:taking clear and comprehensive notes;summarizing and synthesizing course material;gaining a deep understanding of the material;memorizing large amounts of information;managing your time during the regular academic term and exam periods;organize your work;anticipate instructors’ expectations.In addition, the Interfaculty Academic Support Unit offers individual guidance. Throughout the year, an advisor is available to review your study methods and techniques and help you improve them. What if you run into difficulties? The Faculty offers remedial sessions, office hours, and other services between exam periods.Remedial SessionsRemedial sessions are held in small groups; they allow you to thoroughly review the material covered in class and prepare effectively for exams.The details of these sessions vary by course and are specified by the instructors.Office HoursInstructors or teaching assistants regularly hold group Q&A sessions. Outside of these office hours, they are also available to meet with you by appointment.Between Exam SessionsAfter the January and June exams, you have the opportunity to review your exam papers, attend a grading session, receive additional explanations, have your homework assignments graded, and more.All these activities are coordinated by the Faculty’s Academic Coordination Office, which serves as a liaison between students and faculty members. How can you prepare for exams? Study regularly, develop good study habits, and familiarize yourself with your professors’ expectations and their testing styles.In the first year, formative assessments are held in late October in certain subjects. Your exams, corrected and annotated, will be returned to you.These tests do not factor into your end-of-year grades. They are a tool to help you assess your professors’ expectations and the effectiveness of your study methods.You can discuss your results with your professors or the head of the Academic Coordination Office and, if necessary, contact the Interfaculty Academic Support Unit to improve your study habits.Beyond the first year, you should adapt your efforts more effectively to the nature and importance of each subject in the curriculum. Exam Administration January, June, and, if necessary, August… three sessions to demonstrate your mastery of the material.In January, you take the exams covering the first quadrimester’s courses. If you fail, you can retake the exam in June and/or August. You have three chances to pass, but only during your first year of the bachelor’s program.Starting in the second year of the bachelor’s program, any exam failed during the January or June session is automatically rescheduled for the August session. Image The studies See content Image Studying at UNamur See content Image Campus life See content