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Laura Rizzerio is Professor of Philosophy at UNamur. Part of her research focuses on the notion of the common good. This theme was at the heart of the reflections on the occasion of the annual Chair of the Notre-Dame de la Paix University Centre, continuing an approach already begun the previous year during a research seminar. Laura Rizzerio takes a closer look at this concept and reviews the exchanges that took place.

Bachelor 2 and 3 students in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures have taken on a rather unusual challenge: creating audio guides to London's main monuments and sites. An original and successful educational project, well worth a listen!

This week, UNamur is hosting an international conference organized as part of the "Philippine studies" project, which aims to strengthen exchanges between Filipino and European academics. Today, Dr. Kerby Alvarez tells us about his doctoral thesis on the history of earthquakes and the socio-cultural interpretation of disasters, completed at UNamur under the supervision of Prof. Isabelle Parmentier.

Discover the singular journey of Thibaut De Meyer, a passionate anthropologist and philosopher who fuses these two disciplines into a concrete and innovative approach. From his exploration of human interaction in the laboratory to his analysis of perspective in animals, his work reveals a fascination for the nuances of consciousness and perception. As an academic and author, he is committed to enlightening students on contemporary philosophical issues, while projecting his gaze to new horizons, such as the history and epistemology of the mirror test.

After studying philosophy at UNamur and a few years as a teacher, Jérôme Bouvy became the first hospital philosopher at the Grand Hôpital de Charleroi. His missions: to bring philosophy as a living practice to the heart of his institution's day-to-day operations, and to support workers in their quest for meaning in their work.

Jury members Prof. David VRYDAGHS (President), UNamurProf. Denis SAINT-AMAND (Promoter, Secretary), FNRS - UNamurProf. Olivier BELIN, Sorbonne UniversitéProf. Anne REVERSEAU, FNRS - UCLouvainProf. Anne-Christine ROYERE, Université de ReimsYou are cordially invited to attend this defense.The proclamation will be followed by a drink at the Salle académique.

Mission Possible: developing my teaching skills" course (FINT0046) Registrations open for the 24-25 academic year!Training program offered over an entire academic year, Mission possible: develop my pedagogical skills as an assistant/teacher, aimed at assistants or teachers who have been in post for a short time and/or wish to deepen certain pedagogical skills.This training path runs throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.Learner profile: Any teacher wishing to develop his/her pedagogical skillsNewly hired assistantsAssistants wishing to develop their students' motivation during TP/TD sessionsFor UNamur staff: Participation in and completion of activities* related to the set of 8 modules of 3h training grants you 4 credits of doctoral training. *Each module requires preparation on the 'TiceFormations' platform as well as a follow-up assignment to validate the final 4 credits.Each module can be followed up individually(without obtaining credits in this case)NEW MODULE: "How can I make the link between the sustainable development goals and my teaching practices?" Trainings take place in groups of 6 people minimum to 12 people maximum. The PUNCH team reserves the right to cancel a course if the number of participants is insufficient. Discover the route! Sign up

Granular on the outside, medium-sized with a texture that is both tender and firm, subtle smoking, aromas that linger on the palate and... historical roots in its terroir: these are the assets that have enabled Saucisson gaumais to earn the European PGI label.

The documentary produced as part of the experimental archaeology research project, "Specularia", wins an award at an American festival, organized by the University of Pittsburgh and the University of South Carolina!

Angélique Aristondo, a C2W post-doctoral fellow at UNamur, has distinguished herself by winning the second 2023 Gender and Health Research Award from the ARES Women and Science Committee. Her research project focuses on violence against women in Senegal.

The wolf, long banished from our lands, has made a remarkable comeback in Wallonia since 2016. This mysterious being, now protected, arouses as much fascination as fear. From April 11 to 27, 2024, the exhibition "Même pas peur! Une évolution de l'image du loup à travers les siècles" invites audiences to plunge into the heart of a historical exploration.