Alison Forrester and Xavier De Bolle awarded grants from the latest FRFS-Welbio call for projects
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).
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ECOBAT: Innovative materials to challenge the limitations of lithium-ion batteries
ECOBAT is an EOS project (FNRS/FWO) that brings together four universities: UCLouvain, KULeuven, the University of Bonn (Germany), and the University of Namur. This consortium currently mobilizes some twenty researchers at all levels (Masters, PhD students, post-docs, promoters), including Dr. Pierre Beaujean, under the supervision of Professor Benoît Champagne..
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BENEVOL 2024 + IMPACT! day
What?
BENEVOL on Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22: the congress will bring together researchers working in software engineering, evolution, and maintenance. This year, we will have two keynotes: one by Prof. Andy Zaidman from TU Delft and one by Prof. Sonia Haiduc from Florida State University. IMPACT! day on November 20: as a PhD student and/or researcher, you can join us to learn to communicate what you bring to the table efficiently thanks to the tried and tested Value Proposition canvas and exchange with practitioners, who will expose the challenges they encounter daily. The IMPACT! day initiative is supported by the GRASCOMP doctoral school, and participants will receive a certificate. As a software development professional, you can join us on Wednesday afternoon, November 20, as a guest from the corporate world to share your current challenges and connect with researchers working to advance software development and maintenance practices (please do not hesitate to contact us at snail.info@unamur.be if you would like to participate in the introductory panel of guests from the professional world and/or at the World Café).
When?
Wednesday 20 (IMPACT Day!) Thursday 21 - Friday 22 November 2024 (BENEVOL Research Congress)
Organizers
Xavier Devroey, Gilles Perrouin, Benoît Vanderose, Anthony Cleve, Babette Di Guardia, Amélie Notaro, Sophie Panarotto, Alix Decrop, Tom Mens
Where?
TRAKK, Namur creative hub (Journée IMPACT!) S09, Faculty of Sciences, University of Namur, Belgium (BENEVOL Research Congress)
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Festival International Nature de Namur: when passion for nature meets education
On the occasion of the 30th edition of the Festival International Nature de Namur (FINN), the University of Namur, partner of this event, reaffirms its commitment to environmental awareness by combining science and art. With its immersive stand in the nature village set up at the citadel, and the participation of its experts in the Focus Environnement ecological debates, the University of Namur offers an innovative look at nature through teaching. In addition, a jury of students from the Master in Cinematographic Cultures and Thought awarded the Prix de l'Environnement at the Professional Film Gala.
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Our researchers in the World's Top 2% Scientists list
Stanford University has published a prestigious ranking that highlights the most influential researchers in a wide range of scientific fields. The list, based on bibliographic criteria, aims to provide a standardized means of identifying the world's scientific leaders. It is one criterion among others for assessing the quality of scientific research. Twelve researchers from the University of Namur are among them!
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Father Pedro Opeka - "Work, education and discipline are the way out of poverty".
Animated by a desire to help the most disadvantaged, Father Pedro Opeka, a Lazarist priest, devotes his life to improving the living conditions of Madagascar's marginalized populations. His strong humanitarian commitment has resulted in the creation of Akamasoa, an association that provides shelter, education and healthcare to thousands of Malagasy people. By transforming the lives of an entire community in this way, he has become a symbol of hope in a country beset by poverty.
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A new mural for the Faculty of Science
A 3rd-year veterinary medicine student with a passion for drawing, Élise Hottois has transformed one of the walls of the Faculty of Science into a veritable work of art.
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Master's in Management – Graduation Ceremony
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.
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High School Graduation Ceremony
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.
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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
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The A. Thomas sj celebrates its 5th anniversary
By recreating an astronomical observatory on its campus, UNamur's ambition was to roll out an educational program open to all, enabling people to learn about science through the prism of sky observation. Five years later, the project has lived up to all its promises, and has become the driving force behind several partnerships in the field of scientific mediation.
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Antoine Thomas Observatory: School visits
Dear teachers, We are pleased to invite you to a unique educational experience at the Antoine Thomas Astronomical Observatory. Offer your students the opportunity to discover the Antoine Thomas Astronomical Observatory, an observatory built on the very site where the Jesuit fathers established their own observation, training and research dome in the 19th century. Located in downtown Namur, in the heart of the university, our observatory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, for both night-time and daytime observation, with one of Belgium's largest solar telescopes. A visit to the observatory allows you to discover how astronomy is practiced today and - weather conditions permitting - to observe the sun in complete safety. Plan your visit today! To organize a school visit, please complete the registration form available on our website. Practical information:Guided tour 1ère to 6ème secondaire 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Faculty of Medicine - Place du Palais de Justice, Namur Gratuit - Sur inscription The observatory is not accessible to people with reduced mobility Next date:February 11, 2025This activity is organized with the support of Wallonie Recherche.
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Antoine Thomas Observatory: School visits
Dear teachers, We are pleased to invite you to a unique educational experience at the Antoine Thomas Astronomical Observatory. Offer your students the opportunity to discover the Antoine Thomas Astronomical Observatory, an observatory built on the very site where the Jesuit fathers established their own observation, training and research dome in the 19th century. Located in downtown Namur, in the heart of the university, our observatory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, for both night-time and daytime observation, with one of Belgium's largest solar telescopes. A visit to the observatory allows you to discover how astronomy is practiced today and - weather conditions permitting - to observe the sun in complete safety. Plan your visit today! To organize a school visit, please complete the registration form available on our website. Practical information:Guided tour 1ère to 6ème secondaire 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Faculty of Medicine - Place du Palais de Justice, Namur Free - On registration The observatory is not accessible to people with reduced mobility This activity is organized with the support of Wallonie Recherche.
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