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Mass customisation is today a major industrial paradigm, allowing the conciliation of mass production scale economies with the individual needs and preferences of customers. The web configurators are a central element of this approach, allowing users to personalise products or services directly online according to their preferences.The literature on configuration technologies is huge. However, most resource studies focus on the reasoning side of the configurator (i.e., the backend), such as knowledge models, reasoning mechanisms, and constraint solving. The design of the user experience (UX) or the user interface (UI) is still less studied. Nevertheless, many studies show that the quality of the interface influences the configuration experience, user satisfaction, and the perceived value of the personalised product; moreover, some studies report the need to study them in greater depth.To achieve this objective, a state-of-the-art review of web configurator design was first conducted to identify existing limitations and research gaps, followed by a second review focusing on the perceived values associated with web configurators. An introspection of 100 web configurators was then conducted to identify characteristics that may influence their UI/UX quality. In parallel, empirical studies involving both end-users and configurator designers were conducted to investigate users’ expectations and preferences and to examine whether these expectations are accurately understood by designers. A prototyping phase subsequently evaluated alternative design solutions, aiming to determine how users’ expectations can best be addressed within configurator interfaces and to identify the trade-offs that may be required in practice. Finally, after the design guidelines were developed, their effectiveness was evaluated through user studies, while their clarity, relevance, and applicability were assessed by configurator designers.This research contributes to bridging the fields of configuration technologies and Human–Computer Interaction. It provides both a deeper understanding of the factors influencing user experience in web configurators and a comprehensive set of design guidelines that can be directly applied to develop more effective, more intuitive, and more user-centred web configurators.The JuryProf. Patrick Heymans - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Florentin Rochet - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Bruno Dumas - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Tomi Männistö - University of Helsinki, FinlandProf. Jean Vanderdonckt - UCLouvain, BelgiumProf. Deepak Dhungana - IMC – University of Applied Sciences, Austria Je m'inscris

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The Chronoxyle project was born out of a feeling—the one you experience when standing at the foot of a majestic dead tree. Walking around a worm-eaten colossus evokes admiration, humility, and an inner questioning about the future of forest ecosystems that are under ever-greater threat. After traveling the length and breadth of Wallonia in search of these forest gems, one thing became clear to me: the living forest—diverse and rich in deadwood—has become far too rare. The urgent need, therefore, is to bear witness to the beauty of this disappearing forest and to show just how essential its preservation is. As I set out to meet the forest managers of these Walloon showcases of the living forest, a new horizon begins to take shape. We can view the forest differently, place greater emphasis on its resilience, and stop trying to exploit its entire surface—because a new balance is needed to better integrate living organisms.The conference will provide an opportunity to assess the current state of deadwood in Wallonia, to discover why this deadwood is essential to the forest, and to explore what steps can be taken to improve the situation. Discussions and debates can continue with a visit to the photography exhibition “A Glimpse of the Living Forest,” on view at Quai 22 from October 12–22. Admission is free with registration. Sign me up Le projet Chronoxyle - Vitrines wallonnes de la forêt vivante Depuis le début des années 2000, une volonté croissante se fait jour au cœur de la forêt : la rendre plus accueillante pour la nature. Cela passe notamment par des mesures de sauvegarde des arbres morts ou sénescents ainsi que par la préservation des arbres d’intérêt biologique. Il est temps de regarder les arbres morts et d’intérêt biologique pour mieux percevoir leur beauté et avoir envie de les préserver !  En savoir plus sur le projet Chronoxyle

Located in the heart of the Condruzian countryside, the Haugimont Estate lies in the commune of Gesves, 18 km southeast of Namur. Since 1978, it has been an exceptional teaching and research facility for students and scientists from the University of Namur. It is also open to the public and schools for training, discovery and leisure activities.

AbstractResearch conducted in recent years on the late Iron Age in our regions—focusing on the Aduatuci, Condrusi, and Eburoni based on archaeological data—has revealed striking contrasts between the north and south of present-day Belgium. These differences pertain to material traditions and trade with neighboring regions as well as land-use patterns and certain religious practices. Archaeology thus appears to reveal an ancient cultural boundary between the Celts and the Germanic peoples—one that historical geography had previously struggled to identify—and which is corroborated by linguistic evidence. Even more remarkable is that this boundary appears to have persisted in another form during the Gallo-Roman period, to the point where it is legitimate to wonder whether its location along the current linguistic border could be anything other than a mere coincidence… Fanny Martin is a National Professor of Archaeology at the University of Namur and a specialist in Belgian protohistory. She received the 2018 Joseph-Edmond Marchal Prize from the Royal Academy of Belgium (Class of Fine Arts). Information and Registration

AbstractThe increasing regulatory pressure on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), particularly in Europe, has turned compliance into a critical yet complex challenge for industry stakeholders. Many of these CPS are often long-lived systems with legacy code and limited (or no) access to representative documentation. This poses a problem when these systems need to comply with newer regulatory frameworks. Indeed, current conformity assessment practices rely predominantly on documentation review and operational observations, while the analysis of software artifacts remains underutilized. This situation is compounded by a persistent communication gap between legal experts and engineers, and a lack of systematic traceability between high-level regulatory obligations and low-level technical implementations. Such a disconnect frequently results in inconsistencies detected late in the development process, increasing correction costs and delaying time-to-market. Furthermore, the growing complexity of regulations, such as the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), contributes to the perception that compliance hinders innovation.Transitioning from theoretical frameworks to industrial implementation presents significant challenges. During this research, efforts to validate the approach in real-world production environments were hampered by restricted access to sensitive data and architectures, as well as the inherent risks of intrusive analysis in highly interconnected systems. Consequently, this thesis emphasizes a conceptual framework validated through modular prototypes and isolated CPS categories (e.g., medical devices), demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed methods where full-scale production deployment is not yet feasible.This thesis addresses these challenges by investigating how regulatory requirements can be transformed into structured, traceable, and partially automatable elements directly linked to software artifacts. The research adopts an industry-grounded exploratory approach structured around three main axes: (1) the formalization of regulatory requirements to bridge the semantic gap between legal and technical domains; (2) the extraction of system functionalities from source code using Large Language Models; and (3) a unified framework, supported by tool prototypes, to bridge the gap between expected system behavior and actual implementation through evidence-based assessment.By combining regulatory analysis, software engineering, and AI-based methods, this work contributes to redefining compliance as a continuous, traceability-driven process. Ultimately, it aims to support a paradigm shift toward “compliant-by-design” systems, enabling earlier detection of discrepancies and better alignment between regulatory intent and technical implementation in complex CPS environments.JuryProf. Xavier Devroey - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Anthony Cleve - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Benoit Vanderose - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Jun Yang, P. Eng - Concordia University, Montreal, CanadaProf. Fuyuki Ishikawa - NII, JapanProf. Paolo Arcaini - NII, Japan Sign me up

Join UNamur students in their auditoriums! From Thursday, February 27 to Wednesday, March 5, 2025, UNamur welcomes you to dive into the everyday life of students.On the program: free access to university courses to help you take that first step in exploring higher education.. In practice Participating in open classesAccess to classes is free and requires no prior registration.15 minutes before the start of class, we invite you to drop by Info études (Rue de Bruxelles, 85 5000 Namur). The service will be open from 8am to 4pm and will give you a map of the campus with the precise location of the auditoriums. Participate in the orientation workshopOn Tuesday, March 04, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm, Info études offers you a orientation workshop to reflect on the orientation process, gain a better understanding of the higher education landscape and define the main guideposts in the process of clarifying your project (training and professional).This workshop is structured in 3 parts:Choosing your studies, preparing for your future: difficulties encountered, skills expected, the stages of orientation.The higher education landscape: structure of studies, differences between Hautes Écoles and Universities, links between studies and professions, concepts of credits, gateways, success...Questions - answers: free discussion with participants.Eager to attend?Get together on Tuesday, March 04, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at Info études (Rue de Bruxelles, 85 5000 Namur). Registration is required via the online registration form below.This workshop is free of charge. Meet with a counselor in a one-to-one appointmentDuring open course week, you can also meet with a counselor to review your choice of studies, get information on programs or student services. Prendre rendez-vous avec un conseiller en orientation Are you an adult returning to school and would like to take part in our open courses?Our staggered timetable courses in law and IT also open their doors to you. Are you an adult returning to school and would like to take part in our open courses? Contact Study info Rue de Bruxelles, 85 5000 Namur +32 (0)81 72 50 30 info.etudes@unamur.be The transition from high school to university Getting well organized, coping with a large amount of work, finding your balance between academic and extra-academic activities... Moving to university is a big step, and UNamur supports students through this change. Learn what our students and professors think in this video! Meet UNamur Image Open House See content Image Study information evenings See content Image Newsletter See content

Join the UNamur students in their lecture halls! From Monday, October 19, to Friday, October 23, 2026, UNamur invites you to get a glimpse into the daily lives of its students.On the agenda: free access to university courses to help you take that first step in exploring higher education. More information about the courses offered in the fall of 2026

In 399 B.C., Socrates was sentenced to death in Athens for “corrupting the youth.” What would happen today to a philosopher determined to examine the world, challenge authority, and bring reason to the fore in a world saturated with contradictions? In this scathing play, written in the spring of 2025 in response to the threats looming over American universities since Trump’s return to power, Socrates becomes Koulos, a philosophy professor at Duty Free University. Facing him: a dean who embraces cancel culture, a university president who governs like Elon Musk, and an era in which the debate of ideas is faltering. Alongside his students, Koulos attempts to restore a measure of civility and clarity, but will ultimately, as in the past, be swept away by the madness of his time.Program6:00 p.m.: Welcome6:30 p.m.: Start of the performanceThe staged reading will be followed by a panel discussion addressing the play and the current threats facing science and universities. Open bar after the performanceThis staged reading is a production of the Magasin d’écriture théâtrale (MET). Directed by Jacques Neefs.Featuring Yves Claessens, Frédéric Clou, Tiphanie Lefrançois, Sandrine Quynh, Benjamin Thomas, Stéphanie Van Vyve, and Jérémie ZagbaFree event; registration required. Sign me up

UNamur stood out at the 2026 edition of the IFIP EGOV International Conference, which focused on the digital transformation of government and digital democracy. Researchers from UNamur’s School of Management presented four papers and three posters, earning a Best Paper Award for Simon Dechamps, a Best Poster Award for Lisa Dewulf, and a nomination for Eudes Adiba among the most innovative research contributions.