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Between the risks of “globocide” and the long-term management of nuclear waste, nuclear power embodies the anxieties of our time while remaining largely invisible in public discourse. Based on FNRS research led by Danielle Leenaerts, a lecturer in the Department of Archaeology and Art Sciences, a three-part project comprising an exhibition, a book, and an interdisciplinary study day offers a unique insight into how Belgian and international artists depict nuclear power. 

Experts highlight creativity as an essential skill for tomorrow’s decision-makers in an era of widespread AI adoption. At the same time, the cultural and creative industries represent a rapidly growing sector. To keep pace with these developments, two new tracks will be introduced into the Information and Communication and Management Engineering programs starting next fall. Focus on the expected changes in the Faculty of Economics, Management, Communication, and Political Science (EMCP).

The EMCP Faculty at the University of Namur is pleased to invite you and your loved ones to the graduation ceremony for the bachelor’s programs in Information and Communication, Management Engineering, Economics and Management, and Political Science.The ceremony will take place on April 2, 2026, in the Adam Smith Amphitheater and will be followed by a reception hosted by the CERCLE EMCP.Your presence will mark the culmination of several years of hard work and shared experiences, both for you and your loved ones and for the university staff. What's on 5:00 p.m. | Welcome reception for graduates, distribution of caps, and individual photos5:30 PM | Class photo5:45 PM | Welcome for families in the Adam Smith Amphitheater6:15 PM | Academic ceremonyWelcome by Prof. Pietro Zidda, Dean of the EMCP FacultySpeech by alumni representative Émilie PanozzoSpeeches by program directors: Prof. Jérémy Dodeigne, Prof. Fanny Barnabé, Prof. Michel Ajzen, Prof. Anthony SimonofskiSpeeches by graduate representatives: Angélina Otten (Bachelor of Political Science), Nathan Salgado Ferreira (Bachelor of Information and Communication), Loïs D'Amico (Bachelor of Economics and Management), Zélie Van Kerm (Bachelor of Management Engineering)Speech by Prof. Annick Castiaux, Rector of UNamur7:15 PM | Announcement of results and tossing of the mortarboard7:30 PM | Reception9:00 PM | EndAdmission to the graduation ceremony is free for you and your loved ones, but online registration is required and must be completed by March 25, 2026, at the latest.The number of guests per graduate is limited to a maximum of two.You are expected to arrive in “formal attire” at 5:00 PM sharp to pick up your cap (required). A €20 cash deposit, refundable upon return of the cap, will be collected on-site. Please have this amount ready in advance.Please feel free to share this invitation with your fellow students from the Class of 2025. Register for the ceremony Parking Map The EMCP Faculty parking lot will be open and accessible via Grandgagnage Street.  Contacts The administrative assistants can be reached by email. Bachelor's Program in Management Engineering: Bénédicte Coulonsecretariat.ingegestion@unamur.beBachelor's Program in Political Science: Virginie Di Lucasecretariat.scpo@unamur.be Bachelor's Program in Information and Communication: Virginie Di Lucasecretariat.infocom@unamur.beBachelor's Program in Economics and Management: Valérie Warrandsecretariat.ecogestion@unamur.beGeneral Administration: Virginie Di Lucavirginie.diluca@unamur.be; 081 72 48 11

Abstract When we communicate, we constantly adapt the way we speak so that we can be understood. The goal is to avoid overwhelming our conversation partner with too much new information, while also avoiding the unnecessary repetition of information they already know. In this context, certain pieces of information are highlighted in speech because they are considered new or important to the listener.This thesis focuses specifically on how we emphasize this type of information in conversation. It aims to understand how these mechanisms work, both in a spoken language (taking gestures into account as well), French, and in a sign language, LSFB. What methods are used? How often? And how are they employed in conversation?The presentation will be delivered in three languages: LSFB, French, and English. Jury Prof. Lieven VANDELANOTTE (Chair), UNamurProf. Laurence MEURANT (Advisor), FNRS – UNamurProf. Kathy HUET (Co-advisor), UMonsDr. Jorina BRYSBAERT, FNRS – UCLouvainProf. Véronique DELVAUX, FNRS – UMonsProf. Gaëlle FERRÉ, University of PoitiersProf. Pilar PRIETO VIVES, Pompeu Fabra UniversityDr. Anna PUUPPONEN, University of JyväskyläYou are cordially invited to attend this defense.The announcement will be followed by a reception in the Academic Hall. More info

The U-BPM (User-oriented Business Process Management) project explores how artificial intelligence can serve as a bridge between different business functions within a company. This process-management-focused approach is led by Malik Schinckus as part of the Win4doc program, a doctoral thesis funded by SPW Research. In collaboration with UNamur and the consulting firm Daïmo, Malik Schinckus brings theory and practice together to improve collaboration, performance, and reflection on everyday practices in the business world. 

In 2025, two iconic Walloon products—Walloon honey and Liège white blood sausage—were awarded the prestigious European PGI designation. Behind this success lies the AgriLabel project, to which UNamur has been contributing for over a decade. Working alongside producers, specialists, and public institutions, our Department of History played a decisive role: demonstrating, through historical sources and scientific analysis, the close connection between these products and their local terroir. A project at the heart of economic, identity-related, cultural, and scientific issues.

An opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the life of a student pursuing these fields of study.