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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.

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.

Understanding and combating abnormal protein secretion and combating the envelope of pathogenic bacteria: these are the two focuses of two new UNamur projects selected as part of the 7th FRFS-Welbio call for projects. Among the 22 applications selected, Alison Forrester, a qualified FNRS researcher, has been awarded a Starting Grant and Xavier De Bolle, Professor, has been awarded an Advanced Grant. They are both WEL Research Institute Investigators and members of the Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS).

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.

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.

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. 

The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is an innovative course format promoted and financed by Erasmus+ funds to promote international mobility and pedagogical innovation. This type of program, combining a virtual component with short-term physical mobility (minimum 5 days), enables teachers and students to explore new teaching and learning methods while gaining international experience. At the University of Namur, the Summer School in Molecular Microbiology, organized from July 1 to 5, 2024, in the form of a BIP, is a successful example.

How does a river work? How do river overflows occur? What can be done to protect our territories from these risks? At UNamur, geography students followed an innovative teaching activity, using a 3D augmented reality sandbox, to learn about this issue. What are the aims of this tool? Simulate and analyze natural phenomena. A unique and immersive experience to better understand environmental dynamics and climate risks, carried out in collaboration with the non-profit organization Contrat de Rivière Ourthe.

In late November 2024, UNamur hosted the 23rd BENEVOL Congress, an annual research seminar that provides an opportunity for international researchers to meet and discuss new ideas, important issues and cutting-edge research in the field of software engineering, maintenance and evolution.

Located in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is an island with a rich natural heritage and multiple cultural influences. For over 15 years, researchers from the University of Namur have been working with a number of Madagascan universities and institutes on a variety of themes, including environmental preservation, water management and institutional capacity building. Focus on some of these projects.

In late November, the Mont-Saint-Guibert-based company Cellistic® donated equipment it no longer used to UNamur. By enabling the university to give this equipment a second life, Cellistic is making an important gesture in support of the development of university research.