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How can governments and citizens respond to the climate crisis? Why is the far right winning elections? What are the ways to resolve armed conflicts? Does the European Union have a future after Brexit? Political science provides analytical tools for studying these issues.   The Bachelor’s degree in Political Science is a cutting-edge program for those who wish to understand the transformations of contemporary societies and become active participants in NGOs, governments, businesses, and European and international institutions. 

Increasingly demanding workloads, an imbalance between work and personal life, and greater performance scrutiny… the world of work is undergoing profound changes. In this context, how can we enable individuals to remain engaged and find lasting fulfillment in their professional lives? A new ARC research project called “SUSCARE” proposes an innovative solution: placing the concept of care at the heart of organizational practices.

From the heritage of a civilization to the foundation of our cultureThe bachelor's degree in ancient and modern languages and literature stands at the crossroads of two complementary fields - Latin and French - and studies them from a linguistic and literary perspective.The program gives you access, in the original language, to the founding texts of our culture, from Antiquity to the Renaissance, in Latin, and from the Middle Ages to the Contemporary Era, in French.

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Mental health is a major challenge in our society. Among the general population, young people aged 15 to 24 are the most vulnerable group: nearly 1 in 4 suffers from anxiety and/or depression*. At UNamur, which welcomes 7,500 students in this age group each year, these figures come as no surprise. The psychologists who staff the Medical-Psychological Unit (CMP) are indeed facing a growing number of requests year after year. Caroline Dozot and Gaëlle Meert, psychologists at the CMP, break down the situation for us. 

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, His Majesty the King visited UNamur. In collaboration with Henallux and IMEP, students from the Faculty of Education (FaSEF) led several interactive workshops focused on key issues in education. On the agenda: discussions with His Majesty the King on topics such as inclusion, the diversification of learning, the development of critical thinking in the age of artificial intelligence, challenges facing the education sector, and sustainable development.

How can we successfully meet the challenge of a common, ambitious, multi-disciplinary training program that prepares students for the world of tomorrow?The challenge of a common, ambitious, multi-disciplinary training program that prepares students for the world of tomorrow.

The IRDENa institute invites its members and guests to present the status of their research in teaching and education on topical issues throughout the year.These seminars are held once a month, usually during lunchtime. We look forward to seeing many of you at these events, which provide an opportunity for discussion, debate, and sharing in a friendly atmosphere.

Schedule for Saturday, June 27 The University of Namur invites you to its Open House on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Espace Arrupe, 65 Rue de Bruxelles, Namur. S'inscrire à la "Portes ouvertes" du 27 juin Faculty and students are available to answer your questions about academic programs and campus life. School of LawSchool of Computer ScienceFaculty of MedicineFaculty of Philosophy and LettersFaculty of Sciences (including Veterinary Medicine)Faculty of Education and TrainingFaculty of Economics, Management, Communication, and Social SciencesThe university’s various departments will also be available throughout the afternoon to answer your questions about: University enrollmentInformation on:admission requirementsenrollment procedurestuition feesPreparatory courses Information on preparatory course programs in ALL facultiesViewing syllabiRegistration proceduresCampus lifeSportsCultural activitiesCommunity EngagementStudent General AssemblyUniversity ChaplaincyHousingUniversity ResidencesOff-campus HousingThe Student Welfare OfficeStudy Grant (Scholarship) from the Wallonia-Brussels FederationTuition Fees and Payment MethodsCost of one year of studyFinancial aid from the Student Welfare OfficeSolidarithèque (community grocery store)Support (administrative procedures, budgeting, assistance, etc.)Students with special needs and disabilities (EBS-ESH)Academic and career counselingPsychological and medical consultationsLibrariesAlso participating in this afternoon’s event: Le DeltaLe Grand ManègeThe Namur Theater Due to construction in Namur and the renovation of the university library, we encourage you to use public transportation (train or bus) whenever possible. UNamur is ideally located in the heart of the city, just a five-minute walk from the TEC and SNCB train stations.If you are coming by car, please consult the map of available parking lots. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 27! Parking map S'inscrire à la "Portes ouvertes" du 27 juin Contact Study info Rue de Bruxelles, 85 5000 Namur +32 (0)81 72 50 30 info.etudes@unamur.be Get to know UNamur Image Open courses See content Image Study information evenings See content Image Newsletter See content

On May 12, the Institute for Research in Didactics and Education (IRDENa) at the University of Namur is organizing a seminar dedicated to a topic at the heart of current concerns in initial and continuing teacher education: training through professional practice.In a context where expectations of the teaching profession and the realities on the ground are evolving rapidly, and where policymakers are entrusting the field with a significant portion of the training of future teachers through the requirement for extended teaching placements, practical experience plays a decisive role in the development of professional competencies, professional skills, and educational approaches. This essential practice also raises numerous questions:What challenges does training in (with and through) professional practice face today?What obstacles still hinder its implementation or quality?What challenges must training institutions, partner schools, and trainers address?What concrete benefits does professional immersion offer for both aspiring and experienced teachers?To shed light on these questions, the event will feature two speakers:Catherine Van Nieuwenhoven, professor and international expert on teacher education and work-study programs;Sephora Boucenna, a researcher at IRDENa, whose work focuses on professional development through practice and the analysis of field experiences.Their combined perspectives, blending scientific expertise, institutional analysis, and a nuanced understanding of the field, will fuel a collective discussion on the levers to strengthen and the avenues to explore in order to support an ambitious, coherent, and efficient practical training program in light of current policy challenges.The program will continue with a roundtable bringing together colleagues from various universities, who will compare their perspectives on the training of internship supervisors. Their discussion will focus in particular on training needs, support models, institutional challenges, and the conditions necessary to organize this training effectively.Finally, the day will give significant attention to real-world practice through testimonials from several student teachers, who have been invited to share their experiences, their mentoring practices, as well as the tensions that arise in their daily professional lives. These accounts will help ground the discussion in the concrete realities of schools and highlight the importance of the partnership between academic institutions and K-12 education.This study day is intended for researchers, trainers, teachers, as well as anyone involved in teacher education who wishes to contribute to a shared reflection on the future of the profession. Program 8:30–9:00 a.m. – Welcome9:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Catherine Van Niewenhoven (UCLouvain) - The Role of Fieldwork in Teacher Education: Support and Professional Development10:00 AM to 10:20 AM - Coffee break10:20 AM to 11:20 AM – Research findings (Call for papers)11:20 AM to 12:20 PM - Presentation of mentor programs12:30 PM to 1:30 PM – Lunch1:30 PM to 2:00 PM - Research Incubator2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Sephora Boucenna (UNamur) - Training through and within professional practice: what are the specific features?3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - RoundtableStarting at 4:00 PM - Closing reception

After nine years at the helm, Professor Jean-Pierre Gillet has handed over the leadership of the Department of Biomedical Sciences to Professor Marielle Boonen. This is an opportunity to look back on the significant growth of this department, which now trains nearly 500 students each year.