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They are 20 years old and are in BAC 3 Latin-French at the University of Namur. Since last November, they've been spreading the word via the Instagram and Facebook accounts they've created. Every week, they popularize Latin and try to raise awareness of this language that is too often described as "dead".

She's 18, studying for a BAC 1 in the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management, and is at the heart of a reality TV show following her family's life in Flanders. The show is called Château Planckaert, named after her grandfather Eddy Planckaert, a famous racing cyclist. Meet Iluna Timmerman, a serious, humble and reserved student.

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.

Discover the singular journey of Thibaut De Meyer, a passionate anthropologist and philosopher who fuses these two disciplines into a concrete and innovative approach. From his exploration of human interaction in the laboratory to his analysis of perspective in animals, his work reveals a fascination for the nuances of consciousness and perception. As an academic and author, he is committed to enlightening students on contemporary philosophical issues, while projecting his gaze to new horizons, such as the history and epistemology of the mirror test.