LEAP - Laboratory of Evolutionary and Adaptive Physiology
The Laboratory of Evolutionary and Adaptive Physiology (LEAP) is directed by Professor Frédéric Silvestre. It is one of 4 laboratories belonging to the Environmental and Evolutionary Biology Research Unit (URBE) within the Biology Department. LEAP is also a member of the Institute of Life, Earth and Environment (ILEE).Research is in the field of integrative, comparative and evolutionary physiology. We aim to study the impacts of environmental changes (pollution, temperature, salinity, etc.) on aquatic organisms at different levels: molecular, physiological, phenotypic.
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SDG 3: Good health and well-being
On this page, you'll find a report on all the actions and activities initiated at the University of Namur in connection with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3: "Good Health and Well-Being".
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
On this page, you'll find a report on all the actions and activities initiated at the University of Namur in connection with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2: "Zero Hunger."
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Quality
Since 2013, UNamur has embarked on the implementation of a Quality approach. This approach has undergone various overhauls since its inception and is gradually being fleshed out, notably through the implementation of a more global approach and thanks to the help of a multidisciplinary team.
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Alumni
Whether you're a recent graduate or have many years of professional experience, you're part of the UNamur community as an alumni. Stay connected to your faculty and discover all that your university can continue to offer you in terms of networking, continuing education, employment assistance or simply sharing convivial moments.Remember your years at the University of Namur... The lectures and practical work, the hours spent in the library or the circle, the evenings at the kot or the outings to the Bunker! What became of the students in your class, your teachers and your assistants?
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Doctors Honoris Causa
The University of Namur awards honorary doctorates every year, alternating with one of its seven faculties. Each honored personality, through his or her career, meets the vision and values defended by the university.
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The Academic Council
Chaired by the Rector, the Academic Council includes the deans of the institution's 7 faculties, the Vice-Rectors and the three student administrators of the General Assembly of Students (AGE).
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Laurent Schumacher
Laurent Schumacher has been Professor of Telecommunications and Computer Networks at the Faculty of Computer Science since 2003. He has also served two terms as Faculty Vice-Dean, from 2012 to 2016 and from 2020 to 2021. Since the Marcourt decree, Laurent Schumacher has also been involved in the development of IT tools for the administrative management of training courses. He will be appointed Vice-Rector in 2021 and First Vice-Rector in 2025.
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Annick Castiaux
As Rector, she is the institution's legal and official representative. She also chairs the Rector's Council, the Academic Council, the Works Council, certain peripheral ASBLs and co-chairs the Pôle Académique de Namur.
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Valérie Daenen
The Managing Director is appointed by the General Meeting on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, following a recruitment procedure detailed in the Board's internal regulations. The Managing Director is appointed by the General Meeting on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, following a recruitment procedure detailed in the Board's internal regulations.
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Cécile de Terwangne
As Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, she is in charge of academic and scientific personnel management (hiring, promotions, departures, HR plans, statutes, careers, ...).She is a permanent guest of the Board of Directors, at the General Assembly and in the University's consultative bodies.
Contact
Cécile DE TERWANGNE
Vice-Rector, Academic Affairs
081/72.52.45
vice-rectrice.affaires-academiques@unamur.be
Carole LEDENT
Secrétariat de la Vice-Rectrice aux affaires académiques
081/72.52.85
secretariat.vice-rectorat.affaires-academiques@unamur.be
Office
Hôtel OrbanRue de Bruxelles, 69, 2nd floor - 5000 Namur
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Stéphane Faulkner
Since November 2019, in his capacity as the university's CIO, he has been working on a strategic plan to redeploy information systems within the university. Stéphane Faulkner has also been the line manager of the Communication Administration (AdCom) since March 2024.
Contact
Stéphane FAULKNER
Vice President, Digital Transformation and Quality
081/72.48.77
vice-recteur.numerique@unamur.be
Office
Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales et de gestionBureau n°408Rempart de la Vierge, 8 - 5000 Namur
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