Two UNamur Professors Featured During the Japanese Emperor's Visit
During the Japanese Emperor’s state visit to Belgium, two professors from the University of Namur had the opportunity to represent their institution at two highlights of the official program. Isabelle Parmentier and Alexandre Mauroy reflect on an experience they won’t soon forget.
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UNamur researchers very successful in the F.R.S.- FNRS "Grants and Mandates" call
On 20 June 2023, the F.R.S.-FNRS published the list of winners of the various doctoral and post-doctoral mandates. Among them, 16 researchers from UNamur obtained funding.
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Summer School – Medieval Diplomatic Writing
Intended primarily for master’s and doctoral students, this program will aim to guide participants through a step-by-step process of mastering the fundamentals of diplomatic science. To this end, it will combine lectures delivered by members of the team, opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with internationally recognized specialists in the field, and practical exercises using unpublished documentary collections held at the State Archives in Namur.
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2026–2027 Academic Year
September 14, 2026
What's on the agenda for everyone9:00 a.m. | Welcome at Pedro Arrupe (Rue de Bruxelles, 67 - 5000 Namur).11:00 a.m. | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur), followed by a welcome for students by the student clubs.
MSFE (Master's Degree in Teacher Education)
September 15 Orientation Session: 6:10 p.m. to 7:10 p.m., at the B&LC, MEUSE Room, 5 Rue Godefroid, 5000 Namur. Anyone interested in the program—whether currently registering or already enrolled—is welcome to attend. The MSFE is a 60-credit program offered on a staggered schedule, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays (evenings) and all day on Saturdays. This specialized master’s degree is specifically aimed at future (or current) faculty members at universities and higher education institutions for the arts who are responsible for course units related to didactics, pedagogy, and training through practice in master’s programs in education (Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, who must obtain this degree within six years of their first appointment to a position for which this master’s degree is required. It will also be of interest, as part of their professional development, to all teacher educators in continuing education, whether they work within inter-network continuing education organizations or networks, or as independent professionals.For more information about the program Schedule: available at https://horaires.unamur.be, under the Student tab / Faculty of Education / MSFE Contact: gaelle.chapelle@unamur.be and secretariat.fasef@unamur.be
CAPAES
September 15 Orientation Session: 7:10 p.m. to 10:10 p.m., at the B&LC, SAMBRE Room, 5 Rue Godefroid, 5000 Namur. The CAPAES program is held on a staggered schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays (in the evening). The CAPAES program is intended exclusively for teachers currently employed at a teacher training college or in adult education who need to obtain a teaching credential appropriate for higher education. For more information on the program Schedule: available at https://horaires.unamur.be, under the Student tab / Faculty of Educational Sciences / CAPAES Contact: gaelle.chapelle@unamur.be and secretariat.fasef@unamur.be
MAPEMASS (Master’s Degree in Professional Support)
Information SessionOn Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., an information session will be held to present the program, its objectives, and its structure.You can attend either in person at the FaSEF offices, located at 14 Place Saint-Aubain in Namur, or remotely via this link: click here to join the meeting.Orientation SessionThe orientation session will be held on Thursday, September 10, from 6:10 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. in Room L33 (3rd floor of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters building, 1 rue Joseph Grafé, 5000 – Namur).Students who are currently enrolling or are already enrolled are welcome to attend.Please note that the Registration Office will be available from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the same room to assist (prospective) MAPEMASS students who may encounter difficulties with the registration process.Additional InformationMAPEMASS is a 60-credit program offered on a flexible schedule, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays (in the evening) and all day on Saturdays.It offers a unique training program and aims to provide trainers, team leaders, counselors, HR managers, and others with the skills to support their teams and the professionals within them.All information about the programSchedule: available at https://horaires.unamur.be, under the Student tab > Faculty of Education Sciences > MAPEMASSContact: secretariat.fasef@unamur.be
Master's Degrees in Education (Sections 4 and 5)
(date to be confirmed) September 14 from 12:40 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., room BN141.
And before school starts?
Give yourself the best possible chance—enroll in preparatory courses!Preparatory courses allow you to get a taste of university-level education by reviewing the subjects essential to your future program of study.Designed exclusively for students graduating in 2026, these preparatory courses—scheduled between mid-August and early September—are tailored to each university program.Learn more about the schedules for the different sessions and register for the preparatory courses...
To make the most of your first semester at the university, be sure to attend the orientation days!The orientation days will take place on September 10 and 11, 2026.On the agenda: a tour of the campus and the city, a student housing fair (KàPs), themed workshops (student rights, digital tools, budgeting, student engagement, sports, and more), a barbecue, and a super-enthusiastic team ready to help you discover life on campus!Thursday, September 10: 7:30 a.m. – Student check-in; 8:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. - Workshops for students; 12:40 p.m. – Lunch – Barbecue available by registration (€3.60 per sausage sandwich / falafel sandwich) and a bar run by the AGE; 2:00–6:00 p.m. - Project-based student housing fair; 8:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. – Bunker reserved for first-year studentsFriday, the 11th: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. - Workshops for students; 12:30 p.m. - Lunch; 2:00 p.m. - Depending on the faculty: organized by the faculty or open to all.Reserved for new students - Information will be sent after registration at UNamur.
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ReBOND training
Are you considering dropping out of school? Are you wondering about your direction? Do you have a tendency to drop out of your studies? Are you thinking of giving up? The ReBOND course uses the second semester to help you rebuild your career plan. Don't hesitate to contact the reorientation advisor at the University of Namur!
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MOOC
Being a student is quite a job, requiring a varied range of skills! Once every four months, the University of Namur offers its MOOC (free online course) "Aim for success: become a super student" to prepare you for higher studies and perfect your study methods.Become a super student!
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Academic year 2025-2026
September 15, 2025
A program for all09h00 | Welcome at Pedro Arrupe (Rue de Bruxelles, 67 - 5000 Namur).11h00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur) then welcome students by the Cercles.
First year bachelor
September 16, 2025 - Aula Maior - Auditorium L01, ground floor08:30 | Student welcome sessions - attendance mandatory 08:45 | Welcome address and important information10:00 | Student welcome sessions in their respective departments: DepartmentRoomPhilosophy Philosophy Seminar (L57 - 5th floor) History Aula Maior L01 (first floor) Romanes and Latin-French* L22 (2nd floor) Germanics L21 (2nd floor) History of Art and Archaeology L33 (3rd floor) * An LLAM-specific welcome session will be organized at the end of the one with Romanes at L43 (4th floor). 12:00 | Information session on the various Greek courses at the Classics Seminar (L43, 4th floor) for all students interested in the Greek language option13:00 | Information session on language courses (English-Dutch) at Aula Maior - L01 for students in Block I History / Art History and Archaeology / Philosophy 14:00 | Classes resume
Second and third bachelor years
Tuesday, September 16, 2025From 9:00 am | Student welcome sessions - compulsory attendance :TimeDepartmentRoom09:00 Philosophy 2-3 Philo Seminar (L57 - 5th floor) 09h00 History 3 L31 (3rd floor) 09h00 Romanes and Latin-French* 2-3 L22 (2nd floor) 09h00 Art History and Archaeology 2-3 L33 (3rd floor) 11h00History 2 Aula Maior L01 (first floor) 11h00Germanics 2-3 L21 (2nd floor) * An LLAM-specific drop-in session will be held after the one with the Romanes at L43 (4th floor). 12:00 | Information session on the various Greek courses at the Classics Seminar (L43, 4th floor) for all students interested in the Greek language option 13:00 | Information session on language courses (English-Dutch) at Aula Maior - L01 for students in blocks II and III History / Art History and Archaeology / Romance + block II Germanics 14:00 | Classes resume
Specialized Master's degree in "Cinematographic Thought and Culture
Tuesday, September 16, 2025Required attendance 5:30pm | Welcome session in L57 (5th floor) and resumption of classes
Specialized Master's Degree in Appraisal and Management of Movable Heritage
Friday, September 19, 202509:30 am | Welcome session at LASA (Laboratoire d'archéologie et des sciences de l'art, first floor) and resumption of classes
University Certificate in Philosophy
Tuesday, September 16, 202508:30 am | Student Welcome Sessions:At Aula Maior - Auditorium L01, first floor: 08:30 | Welcome to all students08:45 | Welcome address and important information10:00 | Welcome session at the Philosophy Department (Philo seminar - L57, 5th floor) - attendance compulsory Resumption of classes
And before school starts?
Give yourself the best possible chance—enroll in preparatory courses!Preparatory courses allow you to get a taste of university-level education by reviewing the subjects essential to your future program of study.Designed exclusively for students graduating in 2026, these preparatory courses—scheduled between mid-August and early September—are tailored to each university program.Learn more about the schedules for the different sessions and register for the preparatory courses...
To make the most of your first semester at the university, be sure to attend the orientation days!The orientation days will take place on September 10 and 11, 2026.On the agenda: a tour of the campus and the city, a student housing fair (KàPs), themed workshops (student rights, digital tools, budgeting, student engagement, sports, and more), a barbecue, and a super-enthusiastic team ready to help you discover life on campus!Thursday, September 10: 7:30 a.m. – Student check-in; 8:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. - Workshops for students; 12:40 p.m. – Lunch – Barbecue available by registration (€3.60 per sausage sandwich / falafel sandwich) and a bar run by the AGE; 2:00–6:00 p.m. - Project-based student housing fair; 8:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. – Bunker reserved for first-year studentsFriday, the 11th: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. - Workshops for students; 12:30 p.m. - Lunch; 2:00 p.m. - Depending on the faculty: organized by the faculty or open to all.Reserved for new students - Information will be sent after registration at UNamur.
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Public Defense of a Doctoral Dissertation in Languages, Literature, and Translation Studies—Nathalie Borrelli
The members of the jury are:Prof. Elisabeth LEIJNSE (Chair), UNamurProf. Lieven VANDELANOTTE (Advisor, Secretary), UNamurProf. Dirk DELABASTITA (Co-advisor), UNamurProf. Ton HOENSELAARS (Co-advisor), Utrecht UniversityProf. Raphaël INGELBIEN, KU LeuvenProf. Guido LATRÉ, UCLouvainYou are cordially invited to attend this dissertation defense.The announcement of the results will be followed by a reception in the Academic Hall.
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Teaching grades 4 through 6 of secondary school (sections 4 and 5)
Which track should you choose based on your profile?
Are you interested in teaching biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, or economics in grades 4, 5, and 6 of secondary school?There are two possible paths depending on your degree: Do you have a bachelor’s degree in one of these disciplines (or a related field)?UNamur offers the Master’s in Education, Track 4 (120 credits), a comprehensive program designed to train you in the many facets of the teaching profession. Do you already hold a master’s degree in one of these disciplines (or a related field)?UNamur offers the Master’s in Education, Track 5 (60 credits), a specialized program that allows you to leverage your subject-area expertise in the classroom.
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120-credit Master's Programs in Education, Section 4
Do you hold a subject-specific bachelor’s degree and wish to train to teach at the upper secondary level?UNamur offers 120-credit master’s programs in education (Section 4) in several fields, allowing you to supplement your subject-specific degree with teacher training. UNamur is the lead institution for these programs, which are offered as joint degree programs with Hénallux. The Master’s in Music Education (Section 4) is also offered as a joint degree program with IMEP.
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The Masters 60 in Education, Section 5
Do you hold a subject-specific master’s degree and want to train to teach in upper secondary school?UNamur offers 60-credit master’s programs in Section 5 teaching in several fields, providing training in pedagogy and applied didactics. UNamur is the lead institution for these programs, which are offered as joint degree programs with Hénallux. The Master’s in Music Education (Section 5) is also offered as a joint degree program with IMEP.
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The Benefits of These Programs
teacher training grounded in real-world needs
and taking into account the realities of the teaching profession, a curriculum with a stronger focus on pedagogy and teacher training
an emphasis on hands-on training
throughout the training
a reflective approach
to expand your opportunities throughout your career
an opportunity to enroll in the specialized master's program in teacher education
required for permanent appointment at a college or university
a training program with a flexible schedule
to meet the needs of working students
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Nathanaël Laurent
Academic Coordinator for the Master's Programs in Education, Sections 4 and 5
nathanael.laurent@unamur.be
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From the 16th century to the present: Two professors from UNamur explore what we can still learn from the books of printer and publisher Christophe Plantin
Edited by two professors from UNamur, this anthology brings together the work of 18 researchers focusing on some 50 rare books, selected from among the more than 900 editions by Christophe Plantin held by the University. Supported by the Institut Moretus Plantin Public Benefit Foundation, this project marks the first step leading up to the launch, in September, of a new research initiative on multilingualism and translation practices in the editions of the Antwerp printer.
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Back to School welcome day
What's on the agenda for everyone
9:00 a.m. | Welcome reception at the Pedro Arrupe, Rue de Bruxelles 67, 5000 Namur9:30 a.m. | Ceremony at the Espace Pedro Arrupe 11:00 a.m. | Back-to-School Celebration at Saint-Loup Church—to be confirmed, Rue du Collège, 5000 Namur—followed by a welcome for students by the student clubs.Other specific activities for this day are available on each faculty’s webpage.
More information on the Back-to-School page
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