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Press releases

The Press Department of the Communications Administration facilitates contacts between journalists and the University of Namur.In order to get information out beyond the walls of the University, the team regularly drafts and transmits press releases that can provide their insights into current events and dossiers. It also organizes press conferences or press briefings.
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Discover the University of Namur through your unique eyes. Whether you're a future student, a passionate researcher, a visionary entrepreneur, a dedicated teacher, or a parent committed to your child's success, you'll find the personalized resources and information that's right for you on this page.
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Public thesis defense - Victor Amaral de Sousa

Dissertation topic: Modelling and Implementation of Blockchain-Based Solutions Supporting Cross-Organized Business Processes Jury compositionPromotersProf. Corentin Burnay, Université de NamurProf. Monique Snoeck, KU LeuvenOther jury membersProf. Sarah Bouraga, Université de NamurDr. Félix Harer, Université de FribourgPro. Estefania Serral Asension, KU LeuvenJury presidentProf. Jean-Jacques Gnabo, Université de Namur
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Teaching economics and management

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Politics: 5 questions to ask in order to understand the rise of the far right in Europe

On June 9, 2024, Belgians will be called to the polls to elect their European, federal and regional representatives. With its Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences, and the research carried out within the Transitions Institute, UNamur is sharing its expertise to inform and raise awareness among students, the general public and also professionals in the political and legal sector, about the major issues at stake in this election! Today, Arthur Borriello, Professor of Political Science at UNamur, discusses the rise of the extreme right. Our aim? In five questions, to understand the causes and mechanisms, and to show the importance of the citizen's role in the fight against the extreme right.
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Vulnerability: action and reflection

Today, over 18% of Belgians are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Faced with this reality, indifference or paternalism are still too often the only responses. That's why research, from philosophy to law to economics, today intends to better understand the different faces of vulnerability.
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Cap sur les KàPs" Series | Episode #14 - StudioKot

The KàPs, or UNamur kots-à-projets, are themed kots that organize a whole series of activities and events. This year, we present them to you in this "Cap sur les KàPs" series. For this fourteenth and final presentation, focus on the StudioKot.
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PFAS: "The problem is not limited to tap water".

Recognized for his expertise in ecotoxicology, Professor Patrick Kestemont is one of the scientific experts mandated by the Walloon Region, to advise the Government and examine all the consequences on human health of PFAS, these chemical substances present in our environment.
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History students reveal the evolution of the image of the wolf

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.
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Prostate cancer under the microscope

In 1996, the European Union created the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), a set of prestigious and competitive grants designed to fund research. Thanks to her, the PROSTAMET project got underway on January 1, an ambitious program focused on training PhD students and discovering new therapeutic avenues against prostate cancer, in which UNamur is participating.
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Marilyn Emmerechts, world champion in diplomacy

As a second-year law student, Marilyn Emmerechts also competes in diplomacy, an art that requires persuasion, eloquence, knowledge and empathy. In March, her team travelled to Taiwan to compete in the World Student Diplomacy Championships, organized by Harvard University. For five days, she debated alongside over 1,000 students. Interview.
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