Cap sur les KàPs" series | Episode #11 - Kotélocal
The KàPs, or UNamur kots-à-projets, are themed kots that organize a whole series of activities and events. This year, we present them to you in this "Cap sur les KàPs" series. This week, we're enjoying a sustainable treat with the Kotélocal!
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Guillaume Berionni Belgian representative at the European Chemical Society
One year after receiving funding from the European Research Council (ERC) for his B-Yond project, Prof Guillaume Berionni has just been named a Fellow of the prestigious European chemistry society Chemistry Europe. This distinction makes him the new representative for Belgium for a period of 2 years.
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Understanding the history of violence against women in Senegal: research wins ARES "Gender and Health" award
Angélique Aristondo, a C2W post-doctoral fellow at UNamur, has distinguished herself by winning the second 2023 Gender and Health Research Award from the ARES Women and Science Committee. Her research project focuses on violence against women in Senegal.
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UNamur in the Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 8,800 kilometers separate Namur from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Yet teachers from various UNamur faculties maintain close links with researchers in this country. Focus on some of the exchange and cooperation projects between UNamur and the DRC.
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Innovating in the face of vulnerability: our students challenged!
What if our students became agents of change? That's the ambition launched by a team of motivated teachers in the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management. For five months, students will be challenged to propose a social innovation linked to one of the 17 sustainable development goals.
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ERAMET project launched: improving the drug regulation system
On March 4 and 5, UNamur hosted the launch event for the European ERAMET project. Led by Professor Flora Musuamba Tshinanu, this collaborative project brings together 17 European partners. Objective: to improve the scientific database guiding regulators in drug evaluation, with a focus on rare and pediatric conditions. A look back at the launch day.
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Printemps des Sciences: the unmissable event for science and technology
Le Printemps des Sciences is the annual science and technology event in Wallonia and Brussels! It runs from March 18 to 24, and is open to all.
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Cap sur les KàPs" series | Episode #12 - Right-hand men
The KàPs, or UNamur kots-à-projets, are themed kots that organize a whole series of activities and events. This year, we present them to you in this "Cap sur les KàPs" series. This week, we're getting informed with Bras Droit.
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Chemistry at UNamur: half a century of excellence and innovation in research and teaching
How does chemistry play a part in developing innovative, sustainable solutions for 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 lifts the veil on some of its major research projects and innovative teaching practices.
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UNamur trains tomorrow's teachers: a look back at the inauguration of the FaSEF
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.
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Green light for University Library renovation project
In early April, the single permit was granted to UNamur for the redevelopment of the Moretus Plantin University Library (BUMP). AAVO Architects is responsible for carrying out the project with UNamur. "Today, we have the guarantee of being able to carry out this project: an added value to our campus to make it more pleasant, more sustainable and better adapted to the new needs of our students and staff. It will also help to make the university district even safer, including for local residents," emphasizes Annick Castiaux, Rector of UNamur..
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Marianne Collin, Chief risk officer at Belfius
Fallen into economics by chance, Marianne Collin has been passionate about economic policy since her first application to UNamur. Her meeting with Luc Coene, former Governor of the National Bank, marked the start of her career: she remained with this institution for 13 years before joining Belfius at the request of Marc Raisière, Chairman of the Management Committee. In 2019, at the age of 37, she will become the first woman to join the Management Committee as Chief Risk Officer. She has fond memories of UNamur and, above all, a band of loyal friends.
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