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In the summer of 2022, we set out to discover the UNamur researchers who were awarded funding by the FNRS in 2022. Today, it is Laurent Houssiau, who has been awarded a bilateral collaborative research project funded by the FNRS and the Fonds de Recherche du Québec (FRQ). His project focuses on the design and development of new multifunctional thin overlays that aim to improve the clinical performance of dental implants.

In the summer of 2022, we set out to discover the qualified researchers of UNamur, winners of the funding granted by the FNRS in 2022. Today, we meet Alison Forrester, currently a post-doctoral researcher at the Institut Curie (Paris) who will join UNamur in September for her new mandate as a FNRS Qualified Researcher within the NARILIS Institute. Her research focuses on the study of compounds that could modify the efficiency of the protein production process and thus envisage new therapeutic approaches.

U-Multirank is a world ranking of universities. It has the particularity of ranking universities according to the type of institution, on the basis of 35 indicators. Each indicator is given a score ranging from 'A' (very good) to 'E' (poor). The ranking covers 2,200 universities in 96 countries.

The design and analysis of the individual and collective behaviour of small biological vermiform robots: this is the objective of BABots, an ambitious interdisciplinary research project led by the University of Namur and conducted by a consortium of seven European partners. This project could lead to multiple and promising solutions in the field of agriculture, bio-industry or even industry and medicine.

This is a historic signature for the University of Namur: since December, it is part of the European alliance European Space University for Earth and Humanity (UNIVERSEH), which focuses on the theme of space. This is a real recognition of the UNamur expertise in the field of space, and a gateway to new international collaborations in both teaching and research, in a field that is a source of employment and socio-economic development.

Success for the interfaith and interdisciplinary colloquium organised by the University Chair Our Lady of Peace and the eponymous research centre, in collaboration with the Abbey of Maredsous.

The UNamur General Assembly of Students (AGE) has a new permanent member. A social worker by training, this young man from Namur already has a long experience in the cultural, youth and event sectors. François Lejeune took office on 18 January 2023. Interview.

On 19 January 2023, Rector Annick Castiaux had the pleasure of welcoming to the University of Namur the Consul General and Chargé d'Affaires of the Philippine Embassy, Mr Pablito A. Mendoza and Ms Liza Jane V. Estalilla, Attachée of the Philippine Embassy in charge of cultural, gender and development policies.

How does chemistry help to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to society's current and future challenges? What unique teaching methods does UNamur use to train enlightened leaders in the field of chemistry? On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Department of Chemistry unveils some of its major research projects and innovative teaching practices.

In September 2023, a new page in UNamur's history was written with the creation of the Faculty of Education and Training Sciences (FaSEF). The only one of its kind in French-speaking Belgium, the FaSEF houses programs for initial and in-service teacher training, as well as training for middle managers in the education sector and for support and training professionals in various professional fields. It also fulfills research and service missions for the academic community and society at large. Bringing together researchers in educational sciences, coaches, trainers, educational psychologists, didacticians and techno-pedagogues, it promotes training and coaching as well as research in educational sciences. On April 24, 2024, an event bringing together numerous players in the sector was organized to celebrate the official inauguration of this 7th faculty.

The United Nations has designated May 20 as World Bees Day. These insects are essential to biodiversity, yet are threatened by many external factors. Two years ago, UNamur's Department of Veterinary Medicine set up apiaries to train and raise awareness of beekeeping among its students and teaching staff.