Peace, justice and strong institutions
Research
All the "Peace, justice and strong institutions" on the UNamur research portal.
TWO PRESTIGIOUS ERC STARTING GRANTS FOR 2 RESEARCHERS FROM THE UNAMUR TRANSITIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
These ERC Starting Grants for Jérémy Dodeigne's POLYSTYLE project and Vincent Jacquet's CITIZEN_IMPACT project will enable the emergence and development of a genuine centre of excellence in Political Science within the Transitions Institute at UNamur. More info...
Education
- Further training in Sustainable Development | Partnership with HEPN
- Interuniversity Certificate in Participatory Democracy
- The certificates and training courses of the Centre "Vulnerabilities and Societies" :
- The inter-university certificate in urban security policy management, in collaboration with UCL and ULg, unique in the French Community;
- The inter-university certificate in legal expertise, in collaboration with UCL and USL-B;
- The inter-high schools and universities certificate in the accompaniment of great precariousness ; partnership with the Hénallux, the UCL, the HEPN and Form@Nam
- The inter-university certificate in children's rights
- Master of specialisation in human rights | Partnership with USL-B
- The Master of specialisation in interdisciplinary approach to children's rights, co-organised by UNamur, UCLouvain, ULB, ULiège and USL-B;
- The certificate in multidisciplinary approach to child abuse, co-organised by UNamur, UCLouvain, ULB, ULiège and UMons;
- The certificate in school and social support, in collaboration with ITN and Forn@Nam.
- Some optional courses at the Faculty of Law (law, gender and society, special issues of well-being at work, anti-discrimination, special issues of public law, etc.).
More about sustainable education at UNamur...
The Namur Legal Lab
As part of its Advanced Master's degree in Information and Communication Technology Law (Master DTIC), the Faculty of Law at the University of Namur has set up a new teaching project called "Namur Legal Lab".
Aims:
- To create a meeting point between students and young entrepreneurs.
- Make students aware of the economic realities and demands of the professional world.
- To enable start-ups to structure themselves better.
- Provide a free service for dealing with legal issues.
Find out more about the Namur Legal Lab (in French) here...
Social impact and actions
Corporate initiatives
Founding texts and charters
- Founding texts | UNamur Charter (in French)
- UNamur ASBL Statutes (intranet)
- UNamur Organic regulations (intranet)
- UNamur Ethical charter for fundraising (in French)
Reports and other work documents
- Integration of environmental clauses in our public contracts
- Financial reporting
- Training for decision-makers
Calls for projects under the Univers 2025 strategic plan
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A participatory approach The aim of the University of Namur's "Univers 2025" strategic plan is to define a vision for the future, to be translated into actions and commitments, and to respond to numerous expectations both internally and with regard to a wide range of external stakeholders. |
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UNamur CaNDLE projects
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A participatory approach Since 2013, the Campus Namur Durable (CaNDLE) calls have been inviting the university community to propose actions aimed at making the campus and university activity more sustainable in the short, medium and long term. The first and second CaNDLE calls contributed, in 2013 and 2015, to the realisation of eight projects likely to improve the sustainability of the campus or university activity. The 2021 call saw the launch of five new eco-responsible initiatives proposed by UNamur members and financed by the Jerome Fund for Sustainable Development. In 2023, UNamur is launching a fourth CaNDLE call financed thanks to the joint support of the Jerome Fund for Sustainable Development and the UNamur Students' Circle Assembly. Find out more about CaNDLE projects (in French) here... |
The General Assembly of Students (AGE)
| The UNamur recognises the General Assembly of Students (AGE), which ensures student representation within the institution via the Political Chamber and manages the animation on campus. More information (in French) on the AGE website... |  |
Collaborations and partnerships
The Economic, Social and Environmental Council of Wallonia (CESE)
The UNamur is represented in different Poles of the CESE, just like the 5 other universities of the FWB.
The Science Policy Unit
The Science Policy Unit is a consultative body in charge of issuing opinions on science, research and innovation policy at the request of the Walloon Government or on its own initiative. It deals with files concerning science policy, research and innovation in the Walloon Region, at the initiative of the Walloon Government. More information (in French) here...
The Housing Unit
The Housin Unit is a consultative body in charge of giving opinions, making observations, suggestions, proposals or recommendations on housing matters at the request of the Walloon Government or on its own initiative. More information (in French) here...
Namur Innovative City Lab - SmartCity
The University of Namur is joining forces with the City of Namur and the Province's Economic Office (BEP) to create, along with other partners, the "Namur Innovative City Lab". This portfolio of 11 projects aims to position the Walloon capital as an "intelligent city" and is part of the ERDF 2014-2020 call for projects. In addition to its participation in the "Namur Innovative City Lab" projects, the University of Namur is helping to make Namur an "Intelligent City", thanks to its research centres, training courses and services in the fields of ICT and Innovation.
Find out more about the Namur Innovative City Lab (in French) here...
Get up Wallonia!
| Get up Wallonia! was born out of the emergencies linked to the Covid-19 crisis and aims to prepare the future of the Walloon Region and its citizens. After a citizen consultation in November 2020 and the work of the Task Forces composed of experts in the field, institutional actors and social partners, the Strategic Council submitted its report broken down into 51 actions and 18 measures. Our Rector, Annick Castiaux, is a member of this Strategic Council. More information (in French) here... |  |
Namur Europe Wallonie (NEW)
| Namur Europe Wallonie (NEW) is an association of which UNamur is a member and which aims to develop a territorial and institutional marketing policy to promote Namur as the Capital of a creative, collaborative, innovative and sustainable region, and in this context to include it in the appropriate international networks. More information (in French) here... |  |
The “Namur demain” Festival
The University takes part in this event organized by the city of Namur. The purpose is to raise awareness, prepare and accelerate our answer to a world in complete change. To do so, more than 60 free activities will be organized on ecological, social and green transition. Information about the 2022 and 2023 editions (in French).
Fair trade cities
The University of Namur takes part in the week of fair trade. The city of Namur has been granted the title of "Fair Trade City" and has therefore organized a fair trade week in which the UNamur has taken part. The university restaurant has adapted its menu for the occasion. More info (in French) here...
Research institutes and centers
Development Finance & Public Policies (DeFiPP)
| The Center for Research in Regional Economics and Economics Policy (CERPE) is part of the Development Finance & Public Policies Institute (DeFiPP). It focuses its research on two areas: regional economics and economic policy. In line with the Centre's mission, research combines theoretical work (in geographical economics, labour economics, regional policy, etc.) and more applied work in regional economics and economic policy, with a particular focus on the Walloon Region in the Belgian institutional landscape. Read more here... |  |
Espace philosophique de Namur (ESPHIN)
| ESPHIN is a transdisciplinary space open to the outside world and designed to encourage new research. It addresses themes developed in its two founding departments: Philosophy in the Faculty of Philosophy and Literature and Sciences-Philosophies-Society in the Faculty of Science. In synergy with other entities, researchers also aim to develop new themes in the major areas of philosophy, such as anthropology, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, logic and metaphysics. Find out more (in French) here... |  |
Namur Digital Institute (NaDI)
| Within the NaDI Institute, the Centre for Research in Information, Law and Society (CRIDS) focuses on a wide range of topics related to the information society, such as electronic communications, privacy, intellectual property, e-commerce, e-government, e-health, megadata, cybersecurity. In addition, there is a wide range of research areas, such as the sharing economy, e-journalism, digital literacy, algorithmic governance and the sociology of networks. More information here… |  |
TRANSITIONS
| The TRANSITIONS Institute aims to explore the different ways in which human nature and society experience the processes, times and impacts of transitions, with a focus on critical areas such as environment, economy, development, mobility, politics, education, justice and social cohesion. With these strengths, TRANSITIONS promotes interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary collaborative research around themes rather than disciplines. In this regard, the Institute's goal is to develop innovative capacities and strategies that enable us to creatively facilitate and cope with the transitions at hand, and to pursue our collective interests and well-being in a sustainable manner. Read more about the TRANSITIONS Institute... |  |
Vulnerabilty and societies research center
| The "Vulnerabilities and Societies" (V&S) research center has an interdisciplinary approach to the relationship between vulnerability and society. It is the result of the merge of the Fundamental Rights and Social Bond centre (formerly Law and Security of Existence) and the Projucit centre (Legal Protection of Citizens), which decided to join forces in order to reflect on the fragilities observed in our societies. Read more (in French) here... |  |
Chairs
- The e-Government chair - The e-government chair was created to offer, mainly to the public sector, an independant expertise regarding the digital governance. The Chair provides a scientific and technical watch on the different topics of digital governance and offers consulting and training services as well as scientific research.
- 2019-2020 | The Chair in Sustainable Development and Transition.
- 2022-2023 | The Chair "Notre-Dame de la Paix" of the ESPHIN Institute | Commons and common good(s): an articulation for a new model of society? More info (in French) here...
- 2023-2024 | The Chair "Notre-Dame de la Paix" of the ESPHIN Institute | 60 ans de pacem in terris : y a-t-il encore une place pour la paix aujourd'hui ?
Awareness-raising activities
How can we build lasting peace? Some ideas for reflection and action
Three conferences (in French), inspired by the thought and experience of a diplomat and philosopher, aim to ask the following question: could a long-term peace make its way in our history?
Each conference will address the question on how to create a long-term peace in a context of international conflicts. There will be a debate and round table afterwards. 16-23-30 March 2022.
