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The bachelor's degree provides basic training in an academic discipline. At UNamur, beyond the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, you are trained to think critically. Special attention is given to every student in their first year. Facilitating your transition from secondary education to university is our priority.

“My Thesis in 180 Seconds” is a competition for PhD students and recent PhD graduates. In three minutes, participants must present their thesis topic in simple terms and in French, avoiding scientific jargon to make it understandable to a general audience. 

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.

Give your students—and yourselves, as teachers—the opportunity to dive into the heart of research and scientific culture! Whether through events, workshops, or meetings with researchers at your school or at the university, these special moments spark curiosity and foster critical thinking. And for teachers, conferences, training sessions, and educational exchanges allow you to update your knowledge, enrich your teaching practices, and strengthen the connection between theory and real-world application.

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

Fun, interactive activities open to everyone await you—come discover, experiment, and be amazed. Whether you’re young or old, just curious for the day or a lifelong enthusiast, these events are designed to spark your curiosity and help you experience science in a simple, accessible way.

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. 

Supporting the university: an investment in the future In a world facing multiple crises, what universities produce is a valuable asset and an investment in the future. Through scientific research, universities provide the knowledge essential to addressing the medical and environmental challenges that affect us, and the skills needed to understand increasingly complex economic and societal realities. Through its unique teaching, which is nourished by this scientific research, it offers young people training so that they can become not only experts in their field, but also citizens ready to play their role as actors in tomorrow's world.  UNamur is proud of what makes up its DNA: excellence combined with proximity. Support UNamur in its missions During this festive season of generosity, we invite you to support UNamur's projects with a donation. These projects are led by our scientists, who work tirelessly every day to help us live healthier lives, treat diseases more effectively, and hopefully one day find cures; to understand democratic, economic, technological, and legal issues; and to preserve our heritage and cultural treasures. These projects are the brainchild of our teachers, who train the actors and actresses of a society that we hope will be respectful of our planet and its inhabitants. Finally, these projects are those of our university community, which is committed every day to innovating in the service of society and promoting the values that are dear to you and to us.  Image Each of your donations will be a gift for future generations who are growing up within our walls.  Annick Castiaux Rector To make a donation Send your donation by bank transfer to the UNamur account BE92 3500 0000 0123, mentioning DON + 5847850 in the payment reference.Make a donation online by clicking on the button below.Donations of €40 or more are tax deductible and entitle you to a 30% tax reduction. A donation of €80 will actually cost you €56 after tax deduction! Thank you for your support! Make an online donation