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On November 18, UNamur took part for the second time in European Academic Heritage Day, joining the online campaign spearheaded by the international networkUniverseum. This initiative, relayed on social networks, aims to promote university heritage on a European scale. The theme for 2025? Unexpected heritage.

The Spring of Science is a major scientific and technological (STEM) event in Wallonia and Brussels. Initiated by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the event is coordinated by the Sciences.be network and organized by French-speaking universities and colleges. It takes place every year at the beginning of spring and is open to everyone, young and old alike. Throughout the week, numerous free activities are offered to students during the week and to anyone who is curious. Through this week of scientific and technological discovery, the Printemps des Sciences inspires or confirms scientific vocations, helps teachers improve and enrich science education, gives students a more realistic perception of what science is today, improves the general perception of science and technology, contributes to reintegrating science into the heart of general culture, and improves the scientific culture of citizens.About this year's theme"The awakening mind: 25 years of scientific culture"Scientific culture helps us see the world differently: it teaches us to ask questions. Thanks to it, we discover hidden or surprising things that make everyday life more interesting. Scientific culture transforms what seems mundane into something extraordinary. It allows us to better understand our environment, to question ourselves, and to marvel at its beauty and complexity.  Full program & practical information

The exhibition, which opened on December 4, is also an opportunity to highlight 12 original pictorial works by Filipino artists around the person of Rizal. This is the BeLikha project, produced by the Filipino diaspora in Belgium.In conjunction with the exhibition, a film-debate evening will be held in the first week of February. The students have selected the documentary "Overseas" (2019), whose director Sung-A Yoon is an INSAS graduate; the film is produced by a Belgian company (Iota Production). It focuses on a domestic training school in the Philippines. The debate scheduled after the film will focus on modern slavery, in the presence of the director and experts in the history of slavery.Guided tours by appointment: expo-philippines@unamur.be.Context of the exhibitionGiven the desire and support of Senator Loren LAGARDA (in the Philippines) wishing to promote research on the Philippines, the University of Namur has signed several agreements (the latest in November 2024) with the Philippine Embassy in Belgium undertaking to promote the study of the Philippines, particularly in Geography and History. The program is called Philippine Studies.The University of Namur has a long tradition of exchanges with universities and various associations in the Philippines (Geography, Philosophy of Science, FUCID, History...)The date chosen to hold this exhibition corresponds to the launch of the year commemorating the death of Philippine revolutionary hero José Rizal (†1896), who stayed in Belgium and wrote his main work El Filibusterismo, and to the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belgium and the Philippines (1946). A commemorative work on Rizal will also close the year in December 2026 (the precise date of the commemoration of his death).

MT180 is much more than a competition: it is a real exercise in popularization that highlights the creativity, commitment, and ingenuity of young researchers. With humor, simplicity, or emotion, each participant recounts their research, its challenges, and their discoveries, in order to reveal science in a different light.Are you curious to see how sometimes highly specialized theses can become captivating stories in just a few minutes? Would you like to encourage the Namur candidates who will be taking to the stage?Save the date for Friday, March 27, 2026, and come support them!Practical information (schedule, location, registration details) will be announced shortly. Stay tuned: the event promises to be an inspiring evening that is accessible to all. More info and previous editions

Since 2025, the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures has chosen a year-long theme that unites the entire community: students and teachers, all blocks combined. This year will be devoted to the theme of "Lifelines" or in target languages "Lifelines, Levenslijnen, Lebenslinien", a red thread that explores the lives of individuals, their evolution, transmission and the links that weave between the ages. This theme serves as an anchor for courses, assignments, research activities, as well as various activities such as the Cinéclub or field trips organized throughout the academic year. This shared dynamic enriches the learning experience and gives a strong collective identity to the guidance offered within the Department.

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Partnership with Reinette&Co at Domaine d'Haugimont The Domaine d'Haugimont is home to an important fruit-growing heritage. Almost a hundred years old, it is a marvellous example of how Man, Animal and Plant have been working together for decades. This grazed orchard ecosystem is an ancient agro-ecological model that meets a number of environmental, social and climatic challenges. As such, it must be preserved, redeveloped, enhanced and used as a laboratory for life, production and awareness-raising. Learn more The annual marauding party at the old Domaine d'Haugimont orchard Every year, UNamur organizes an event at the old orchard on the Haugimont estate. Numerous activities are on offer throughout the day: marauding with free marauding bags, explanations on organic orchard management, children's activities, information stands, guided and commented walks...Learn more

Non-hazardous waste The management of non-hazardous waste (PMC, paper-cardboard, household waste, glass, ...) is handled by the Service des Infrastructures et de la Gestion du Campus (SIGeC). Here are the latest initiatives that have been put in place:Glass sorting has been extended to student circles and accommodation, as well as to visiting professors' lodgingsNo more single-use plastic items are available from the CommissarySelective sorting has recently been extended to student circles (the last Gallic village to be conquer)160 sorting islands have been installed and distributed throughout the corridors and halls of all buildings on campusStudents now use reusable cups instead of disposable ones90% of UNamur professors have given up plastic for their syllabi. Read more Hazardous waste The management of hazardous waste (chemicals, organic waste, etc.) is handled by the Prevention Department (SerP). A form enables you to order containers online for the disposal of liquid and solid hazardous waste of 3 types: biological, chemical and radioactive. If you have any questions about waste sorting, please send an e-mail to dechets@unamur.be. Fill in the form A zero waste laboratory in URVI Laboratory research generates a large amount of single-use plastic waste, as equipment must be clean or sterile. The Integrated Veterinary Research Unit (URVI) is gradually replacing these costly and polluting plastic supplies with their glass counterparts, which are washable, recyclable and, ultimately, more economical.A CaNDLE 2021 project financed by the Fonds Jérôme. Find out more about CANDLE Eco-responsible student life In 2013, the Assemblée Générale des Etudiants (AGE) launched a pilot phase for the use of reusable cups. Since then, all student activities on campus use these reusable cups. It collaborates with non-profit organizations to offer ecological packs and training related to waste reduction.The Kots-à-Projet are also part of an ecological commitment and organize awareness-raising activities on sustainable themes. Find out more about AGE

Improving energy efficiency The mission of UNamur's SIGeC revolves around several energy-related areas of activity:the sound management of energy consumptionthe construction, renovation and maintenance of buildings Energy and water consumption awareness campaign 2022-2023 To raise awareness throughout the Community as winter approaches, UNamur is launching an internal campaign starting December 1, 2022. Together, let's reduce our impact. Read more Energy consumption A practice of reporting on energy consumption has been in place at UNamur for a long time. Technical Services carry out electricity, gas and fuel oil consumption metering by building.Over the years, several initiatives have been taken to reduce energy consumption through more rational use, of which the following are a few examples. ELECTRICITYManagement system:Appearance of centralized technical management to remotely control the start-up and shut-down of technical installationsImplementation of variable speed drives to run electric motors at variable speedsPractice of energy load shedding by controlling quarter-hourly peaks to avoid power consumption peaksScaling by a power generator to avoid power consumption peaks.hour peaks in order to avoid power consumption peaksShielding by a generatorConcentration of outdoor activities carried out on WE at UNamur within the same building as far as possibleRealization of an energy cadastre carried out with the former GDDSupply:Collaboration with UCL to obtain an attractive energy supply cost from ENECO, where the energy produced is entirely from renewable sourcesInstallation of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the Domaine d'Haugimont buildingsUniversity annual expenditure of 20.000€ in green certificatesAppliances:Exclusive choice of class A appliances, sharing of photocopiers and printers by several departmentsReplacement of infrared remote controls by mains-powered wall controls thanks to the CaNDLE 2015 project which has had the effect, in particular, of avoiding high consumption of electric batteriesLighting:Replacement of neon and incandescent spotlights with less energy-intensive lightingPlacement of light regulators close to windows depending on brightnessInstallation of absence detectors at the rectorate,LED lighting at the Hôtel OrbanMonitoring of consumption : reading by equipment using 140 metersHEATINGBoilers: gas condensing, cogeneration installationInsulation: progressive replacement of single glazing with double glazingVentilation: use of variable speed drives, modulation of airflows according to air quality, installation of energy recovery on rejected airRegulation: heating switched on and off according to room occupancy as indicated in the room reservation systemLower set temperatures and time slots on heating. Building construction, renovation and maintenance When working on projects, Technical Services ensures that opportunities to apply sustainable development to building construction and maintenance are seized: Designing a building in line with SD at the time of construction by advocating optimal use of modular spacesproperly insulating the walls of relatively traditional buildingsHowever, Technical Services believes that it remains vital to act on consumer behavior through campaigns to raise awareness of everyday gestures that save energy. Aiming for carbon neutrality UNamur wanted to equip itself with the elements that would enable it to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as imposed by the European Climate Law. One of the elements targeted is none other than the most complete possible analysis of its greenhouse gas emissions generated across the entire campus by means of a Bilan Carbone (decision of the Board of Directors on January 22, 2021).The purpose of this study is to carry out the Bilan Carbone of the entire activity of the University of Namur according to scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Bilan Carbone method. It has been prepared for the period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The organizational scope was established according to the consolidation methodology based on operational control. The inventory includes:Direct emissions sources arising from the University of Namur's activities and related to fixed and mobile equipment, i.e. emissions due to combustion and fugitive emissions.Indirect emissions sources due to imported energy, i.e. emissions due to the consumption of electricity purchased by the company.Sources of indirect emissions due to the transport of people, i.e. emissions due to commuting and business travel.Sources of indirect emissions due to products purchased and used, i.e. attributable emissionsOnce completed, the Bilan Carbone then enables an action plan to be defined. Workshops are currently being organized within the university community to establish these actions in the light of the study results that have been presented. These will be followed by specific working groups established according to the major themes identified.

Sustainable mobility is a key concern for UNamur. Several mobility-related initiatives have thus been taken by our institution.

Since 2013, the Campus Namur Durable (CaNDLE) calls have been aimed at inviting the University Community to propose actions whose objective is to make the campus and university activity more sustainable in the short, medium and long term.