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Abstract Since its emergence in 1996, the Asian H5 Goose/Guangdong (Gs/Gd) lineage has circulated widely in poultry in southern China, spilling over to wild birds by 2002. Wild bird infections facilitated global dissemination via migratory waterfowl and repeated spillback into poultry, challenging the view that HPAI primarily arises from LPAI mutation. Subclade 2.3.4.4b emerged in Asia in 2013, reached Europe in 2016, caused recurrent epizootics, diversified into multiple genotypes, became dominant in wild birds, and shows zoonotic potential.This thesis investigates critical knowledge gaps regarding H5Nx subclade 2.3.4.4b in poultry: (1) early within-flock spread after punctual introduction in chickens, particularly during the first European epizootics; (2) influence of pre-existing immunity on silent circulation; (3) limitations in diagnostic throughput during epizootic peaks; (4) potential of environmental surveillance, including air and dust sampling; and (5) impact on egg contamination and the reproductive tract, relevant for food safety and zoonotic risk.Four main objectives were addressed: (1) development of an experimental model simulating punctual introductions and spread, comparing 2017 and 2020 strains and assessing pre-existing immunity; (2) enhancement of diagnostic capacity via alternative sampling, semi-automated RNA extraction, and high-throughput processing; (3) evaluation of air and dust sampling for virus monitoring under experimental and field conditions; and (4) assessment of egg contamination risk. Alternative sampling and environmental monitoring were also applied to Newcastle disease virus as a comparative notifiable pathogen. Jury Prof. Tuci Elio - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Anthony Cleve - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Pierre-Yves Schobbens - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Alvaro Gutierrez - Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, EspagneMr. Fabian Duchesne - Qualitics SPRLProf. Anders Lyhne Christensen - SDU, Denmark Evènement public et gratuit - Inscription obligatoire Je m'inscris

Since September 2023, the reform of initial teacher training (RFIE) has been profoundly transforming the teaching profession. This year, it is taking a new step forward with the replacement of the former teaching-oriented master's degrees and the agrégation by master's degrees in teaching sections 4 and 5. Led by the Faculty of Education and Training Sciences (FaSEF), in collaboration with the Faculties of Science and EMCP (Economics, Management, Communication, and Political Science), the reform is accompanied by a strengthened partnership with HENALLUX (Namur-Liège-Luxembourg University College).

Between anti-colonial legacies, contemporary critiques, and new challenges...Far from being a conference or a lecture, this meeting is intended to be a friendly and participatory event, designed to share everyone's thoughts and questions about a school of thought that continues to shape political debates within the African diaspora in Belgium. Not familiar with Pan-Africanism? Don't worry, we'll explain it to you! Born as a response to colonial violence, racial oppression, and the fragmentation of African and diasporic societies, Pan-Africanism has championed a project of material, symbolic, and political liberation. From independence struggles to current debates on identity, sovereignty, and globalization, it has been celebrated, criticized, reinterpreted, and questioned in turn.Some analyses today denounce its essentialist excesses, its nostalgic tendencies, or its confinement to a rhetoric of victimization. Others question its ability to respond to contemporary challenges, particularly those related to technological dependence, informational sovereignty, and new forms of global domination.We would be honored to have your association participate in this collective discussion.Participants are encouraged to read this article before the debate: Analysis - Drawing on Pan-Africanism to Envision African Digital Autonomy - FUCIDLunch will be provided. Learn more

Jury PromotersProf. Anthony Simonofski - University of NamurProf. Corentin Burnay - University of NamurOther members of the juryProf. Annick Castiaux - University of NamurProf. Lieselot Daneels - Ghent UniversityProf. Ida Lindgren - Linköping UniversityProf. Benoît Vanderose - University of NamurChair of the juryProf. Sophie Béreau - University of Namur

The show focuses on how ideologies infiltrate everyday actions, intimate relationships, media discourse, and domestic conflicts. It reveals what causes people to change their minds, hesitate, or give up... but also what allows them to repair, care for, and remain connected. How can we get involved without losing ourselves, without crushing ourselves, without reproducing the violence we are fighting against? The show brings out forms of solidarity that are "warm," sensitive, localized, sometimes tiny, but capable of producing common ground and restoring a grip on reality.Between minor frictions and major historical events, the Théâtre Universitaire de Namur and the Compagnie Gami compose an ode to the collective, the common good, exchange, and diversity. Register

It is a little-known fact that the University of Namur is one of the oldest Jesuit universities established in the world after the restoration of the Society in 1814. Founded in 1831, UNamur is as old as the Belgian monarchy. It was here that it welcomed the first Belgian sovereign, Leopold I, during a visit that caused quite a stir at the time. Thanks to the archives, we can now look back on a significant episode in the history of our university. 

A unique evening, followed by the awards ceremony for the It’s Not Rocket Science® science communication competition, which this year is open to high school seniors. Because, now more than ever, the mission of a university is above all to make knowledge accessible to everyone.The venue will be announced by email to registered participants a few days before the date.Participation is free, but registration is required! I'm signing up!

The Spring Science Festival is the must-see science and technology event in Wallonia and Brussels. It takes place every year at the beginning of spring and offers free activities that are accessible to everyone.  

The UNamur Gender Committee invites you to its "Gender and Economy" lunch on Tuesday, March 10, between 12:50 p.m. and 1:50 p.m., to discuss economic violence, echoing the theme chosen for this year's March 8.We will welcome the non-profit organization Financité, which will present a 30-minute film featuring testimonials from women who have been victims of economic violence within their relationships. A discussion will follow with Catherine Guirkinger, economist at UNamur, and a representative from Financité, moderated by François-Xavier Fiévez.Sandwiches will be provided before the conference. The event is free, but registration is required. Register

📍 Four places to remember: the Citadel, Place d'Armes, Place Maurice Servais, and Rue du Collège.🕓 March 15 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.On the program:La Namuroise at the Citadel, on the esplanade, will be offering tastings of Houppe and Bertinchamp beers accompanied by crochons and biétrumés.La Liégeoise on the Place d'Armes will offer tastings of Val-Dieu and peket accompanied by boulets liégeois.La Chimacienne on Place Maurice Servais will offer Chimay Bleue, Chimay Blanche, and Blood Orange, served with Chimay cheese and charcuterie.La Brabo on Rue du Collège will offer tastings of Brugse Zot with a delicious carbonnade. Information and registration

The result of the historic twinning between the cities of Namur and Lafayette, the collaboration between UNamur and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has taken on a new academic dimension in recent years. Formalized in 2022 with the signing of a framework agreement, this partnership has given rise to a mobility program aimed at strengthening the use of French and Francophonie within both universities. In 2026, this cooperation took concrete form with the arrival in Namur of William Lejeune, a second-year speech therapy student and the first Cajun student to benefit from this program, supported in particular by a grant from the Lafayette Foundation. Between cultural discovery, linguistic challenges, and academic ambitions, he recounts his experience on the other side of the Atlantic.

Organized by the Children's Rights Unit of the Vulnerabilities & Societies Center. Information and registration