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The University of Namur fights against gender discrimination by setting up the Gender group in 2011, then in 2013 by creating a Vice-Rector in charge of developing this policy. Within Annick Castiaux's rectoral team, François-Xavier Fiévez, Vice-Rector, is in charge of Diversity and Gender. The rectoral team intends to assert its determination to maintain voluntary and reasoned policies in this area.

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Fellow NARC 2025-2028 | Arthur Borriello (EMCP Faculty - Transitions Institute) has been awarded an FNRS-MIS funding for scientific research. His mandate began in January 2025 for a period of 3 years.

ContextThe University of Namur offers accommodation services to visiting researchers. The provision of this service involves the processing of personal data for the management of housing allocations and the execution of rental agreements.Categories of Personal Data Processed and Purposes of UseFor the purposes of this activity, the University of Namur processes the following categories of personal data:General identification data [e.g. surname, first name, postal address, email addresses, copy of identity card, ID photo, telephone number, etc.]Personal characteristics [e.g. date of birth, gender, place of birth, marital status and nationality, residence status in Belgium, mother tongue, spoken languages, driving licence, etc.]Family situation data [e.g. marital status, data relating to parents, guardians and spouses, household composition, children, etc.]Data relating to the allocation and use of accommodation [e.g. dates and purpose of the accommodation allocation, incidents during or at the end of the stay, etc.]Banking and financial data of natural persons [e.g. bank account number, IBAN, VAT details, etc.]Billing and payment data [e.g. transaction details, amount, payment date, debtor, creditor, purpose of the transaction, etc.]Identifiers assigned by UNamur [e.g. student number, internal registration number, eID for access to internal resources, access card identifiers, student card number, etc.]Data relating to rent payment methods [e.g. third-party account [CPO], ARES grant, FNRS grant, account-to-account transfer, etc.]Identity and contact details of the faculty representative requesting accommodation and the host facultyData relating to the activation or deactivation of access badges [for accommodation equipped with badge access systems]These data are used to:Manage accommodation requestsManage housing allocationManage rental agreements and their execution [including inventories, damage reports, etc.]Manage accounting related to accommodation servicesManage any disputes related to the use of the accommodation serviceBasis of lawfulness of data processingThis activity is necessary for the performance of a contract with the data subject or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the request of the data subject (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR).Categories of Data SubjectsThe categories of individuals whose data are processed for this activity include:TenantsVisiting researchers for whom accommodation is requestedVisiting researchers benefiting from accommodationAccompanying family members of the visiting researcherAccount holders through which rent is paidSources of dataThe data processed originate from:The data subject themselvesA third party or third-party database [e.g. the researcher's home institution]The faculty representative requesting accommodationData recipientsData are processed solely by University staff and services for the purposes of this activity. Internal recipients mainly include:Administrative staff of the UniversityFaculty and departmental staffExternal recipients may include:Tax authoritiesStatutory auditorLocal police officer [in case of official registration at the accommodation]Insurance company [in case of a claim]External legal counsel [in case of a dispute or contractual issue]Judicial authorities [in case of a dispute or contractual issue]Service providers acting on behalf of and under the instructions of the UniversityProcessing CharacteristicsThe retention period is determined based on the following criteria:Operational necessity in relation to the purpose of useData relating to unsuccessful accommodation requests may be retained until the end of the current academic yearContractual data are retained for 5 years after the end of the last contract with the tenant, unless a dispute justifies longer retention for the protection of the University’s rights and interestsCompliance with mandatory legal retention periodsAccounting data are retained for the legally required periods.In addition, although the database used for this processing activity is hosted within the European territory, if the visiting researcher requesting accommodation is based outside the EU, the University of Namur may send communications containing personal data to that territory. Such transfers are necessary for the performance of a contract or the implementation of pre-contractual measures at the request of the data subject.Data Subjects Rights Data subjects have rights as described on the page https://www.unamur.be/en/privacy-policy. Any request or question regarding processed files may be sent to: logement-visiteurs@unamur.be.

ContextThe University of Namur offers a student accommodation service. The provision of this service involves the processing of data for the management of housing allocations and the execution of contracts. In the context of renting accommodation to students, the University of Namur also provides a support service for the daily life of the occupants of its accommodation. This involves the processing of data for the management of this support and the monitoring of compliance with the internal regulations governing the occupation of the accommodation. Management of the student accommodation serviceCategories of personal data processed and purposes of useFor the purposes of this activity, the University of Namur processes data in the following categories:General identification data [category including the following types of data: surname, first name, postal address, e-mail addresses, copy of identity card, passport photograph, telephone number, etc.].Personal characteristics data [category covering the following types of data: date of birth, gender, place of birth, marital status and nationality, residence status in Belgium, mother tongue, languages spoken, possession of a driving licence, etc.].Data relating to family situation [category grouping the following types of data: marital status, data relating to parents, guardians and spouses, household composition, children, etc.].Data relating to the allocation and use of housing [category covering the following types of data: dates and purpose of allocation of housing, incidents relating to occupation or end of occupation, etc.].Banking and financial data on individuals [category covering the following types of data: bank account number, IBAN code, VAT details, etc.].Invoicing and payment data [this category includes the following types of data: data relating to a transaction, amount, date of payment, debtor, creditor, purpose of the transaction, etc.].Data relating to the enrolment of students and doctoral students [this category covers the following types of data: data relating to the enrolment file, amount, date of payment, debtor, creditor, purpose of the transaction, etc.]: data relating to the enrolment file, reductions [1st cycle & 2nd cycle], the study cycle of enrolment [1st & 2nd & 3rd cycle], co-degree, study code and study area [1st & 2nd cycle & continuing education], academic grade code, etc. habilitation [ARES], individual courses, PAE credits [1st cycle & 2nd cycle & continuing education], types of gateway, anticipated UEs, recognition of prior learning & credits, exemptions granted, fraudulent student status, prerequisites (such as mastery of the French language [exam date] ...]Data relating to insurance cover taken out by an individual [category grouping the following types of data: type of contract, date of cover, amount insured, insurance interventions, etc.].Identifiers assigned by UNamur [category covering the following types of data: student number, internal registration number, eID for access to internal resources, access card identifiers, student card number, etc.].Social data [category grouping the following types of data: data relating to the receipt of a study allowance from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, social assistance from a CPAS, family allowances, the award of a grant by the University or another body, etc.]. Financial data relating to the enrolment of students and doctoral students [category grouping the following types of data: data relating to the payment of enrolment fees, the granting of a scholarship, financing plan (for non-EU students who cannot be financed (not assimilated)) ...].Data relating to complaints, accidents or incidents [this category includes the following types of data: data relating to the circumstances, dates, places, facts recorded, and more generally all data relating to the handling and follow-up of the complaint, accident or incident, etc.].Data relating to student mobility [category grouping together the following types of data: data relating to participation in a mobility programme (e.g. Erasmus), dates, institution of origin or destination, etc.].Data relating to the storage of proof of authorisation or consent [category grouping together the following type of data: dates of authorisation, purpose, etc.].Data relating to the allocation of equipment and goods [this category covers the following types of data: dates and purpose of allocation/return of computer equipment, telephones, keys, company car, incidents relating to the use of this equipment, etc.].Data relating to membership of a project kotData relating to the activation and deactivation of access badgesData relating to supporting documents for requests to modify the lease contract (end of training period, etc.). This data is used to:Monitor housing applications Manage the allocation of accommodation Manage the issue of occupancy certificatesManage lease contracts and their execution (including inventories of fixtures, rental damage, etc.)Manage the accounts relating to housing services Managing any disputes relating to the use of the accommodation service Basis of lawfulness of data processing The activity is necessary for the performance of a contract with the person whose data is processed or for the performance of measures taken with a view to concluding a contract at that person's request (article 6, 1, b) of the RGPD).Processing of special categories of dataIn pursuit of the aforementioned purposes, the University of Namur is also required to process data contained in a certificate drawn up by a health professional. The processing of data in this special category is justified by the fact that it is carried out with the consent of the data subject (article 9, 2, a) of the RGPD).The lessee may obtain reduced renunciation compensation if he can prove exceptional circumstances. If a hirer sends a supporting document containing information relating to health, he or she authorises the University to use it to assess the existence of exceptional circumstances. Categories of data subjectsThe categories of persons whose data is processed for the purposes of the activity are as follows:TenantsStudents or future students applying for accommodation Students benefiting from accommodation Student contact personsAccount holders through whom rents are paidData sourcesThe data included in the processing activity comes from the following source(s):The data was supplied by the individual him/herselfThe data is stored in a University database.Data RecipientsData is processed solely by University staff and departments for the purposes of carrying out the activity. The internal recipients of the data mainly belong to the following categories:University administrative staffExternal recipients of data fall into the following categories:Tax authoritiesCompany auditorsLocal authority agent (in the case of a residential address) Insurance company (in the event of a claim)External advisers (in the event of a dispute or contractual problem)Legal representativesService providers acting on behalf of and on the instructions of the UniversityCharacteristics of processing The retention period is determined according to the following criterion(s):the need to retain data for operational purposes in accordance with the purpose for which it is used. Data relating to unsuccessful housing applications may be kept until the end of the current academic year. Contract data is kept for 5 years after the end of the last contract concluded with the tenant, unless there is a dispute justifying keeping the data beyond this period in order to defend the University's rights and interests.compliance with one or more of the mandatory legal retention periods imposed by legislation.The data contained in the accounts are kept for the legally required periods. Furthermore, if the database relating to the processing activity is hosted on European territory, in the event that the student applying for accommodation is established outside European territory, the University of Namur may send communications including personal data to this territory. The transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract between the person and the University or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the request of the person concerned.Management of daily living support in accommodation Categories of personal data processed and purposes of useFor the purposes of this activity, the University of Namur processes data in the following categories:General identification data [category covering the following types of data: surname, first name, postal address, e-mail addresses, copy of identity card, passport photograph, telephone number, etc.].Personal characteristics data [category covering the following types of data: date of birth, gender, place of birth, marital status and nationality, residence status in Belgium, mother tongue, languages spoken, possession of a driving licence, etc.].Data relating to the enrolment of students and doctoral candidates [category grouping together the following types of data : data relating to the enrolment file, reductions [1st cycle & 2nd cycle], the study cycle of enrolment [1st & 2nd & 3rd cycle], codiplomation, the study code and study field [1st & 2nd cycle & continuing education], the academic degree code & habilitation [ARES], individual courses, PAE credits [1st cycle & 2nd cycle & continuing education], types of gateway, anticipated UEs, recognition of prior learning & credits, exemptions granted, fraudulent student status, prerequisites (such as mastery of the French language [exam date], etc.), etc.]Data relating to the imposition of a sanction [category grouping the following type of data: data relating to circumstances, dates, facts recorded, sanction imposed, measures taken ... ]Data relating to complaints, accidents or incidents [this category includes the following types of data: data relating to circumstances, dates, places, facts recorded, and more generally all data relating to the handling and follow-up of the complaint, accident or incident, etc.].Data relating to discipline [category grouping the following types of data: data relating to disciplinary measures/sanctions, facts giving rise to sanctions, procedure, etc.].Data relating to the allocation and use of accommodation [this category includes the following types of data: dates and purpose of allocation of accommodation, incidents relating to occupation or end of occupation, etc.].Data relating to the monitoring of compliance with regulations applicable to students, including plagiarism [this category includes the following types of data: data relating to the verification of the use of IT resources, compliance with regulations, analysis of copies using anti-plagiarism software, etc.].Data relating to the specific needs of students [category grouping the following type of data: data relating to the specific needs of the support file, support plan, accommodation granted, etc.].Identifiers allocated by UNamur [category covering the following types of data: student number, internal registration number, eID for access to internal resources, access card identifiers, student card number, etc.].Data relating to family situation [category grouping the following types of data: marital status, data relating to parents, guardians and spouses, household composition, children, etc.].Social data [category grouping the following types of data: data relating to the receipt of a study allowance from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, social assistance from a CPAS, family allowances, the award of a grant by the University or another body, etc.]. Data relating to lifestyle [category grouping the following types of data: data relating to means of transport, travel habits, food preferences, lifestyle, hobbies and interests, etc.].Data relating to student mobility [this category includes the following types of data: data relating to participation in a mobility programme (e.g. Erasmus), dates, home or destination institution, etc.].Data relating to the student's academic career [this category includes the following types of data: data relating to the student's academic career, annual programme - teaching units taken -, PAI - Programme d'accompagnement individualisé, grades, credits, exam registrations, honours, diplomas obtained, country(ies) of issue of diploma(s), jury opinions, disciplinary decisions and appeals, end-of-study work, work placements carried out, etc.].Data relating to participation in an activity [category grouping the following types of data: presence, purpose of the activity, etc.].Data relating to the allocation of equipment and goods [this category covers the following types of data: dates and purpose of allocation/return of computer equipment, telephones, keys, company car, incidents relating to the use of this equipment, etc.].Any data contained in an incident reportData relating to work placements and other cases of absence from the residence  This data is used to:Manage the daily living support service in the accommodation, which includes:  Welcoming new arrivals,Logistical management of accommodation occupancy, Managing the activities offered to student tenants,Providing social support for student tenants according to their needs and background,  Advising student tenants in conjunction with other student services, Incident managementDetecting breaches of the internal regulationsApplying the sanctions provided for in the rulesBasis for lawfulness of data processing The University of Namur is entrusted with public interest missions in terms of teaching, research and community services. For the purposes of carrying out these missions, the Université de Namur processes tenants' data in order to organise their reception and the logistics of occupancy as well as to manage compliance with the internal regulations governing the conditions of occupation of the accommodation (article 6, (1), e) of the RGPD).Processing of special categories of data In the event of a dispute or incident, UNamur may process data in the following categories insofar as this is necessary for the management of its own litigation, in particular for the establishment, exercise or defence of a legal right (Article 9, 2, f) of the RGPD and Article 10 of the Law of 30 July 2018 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data).   Data relating to philosophical or religious beliefsData contained in a certificate issued by a health professionalData relating to criminal convictions or offencesCategories of data subjectsThe categories of persons whose data is processed for the purposes of the activity are as follows:Student tenants of University accommodation Contact persons reported by tenants Data sourcesThe data included in the processing activity comes from the following source(s):Data from a University databaseThe data is generated by an activity carried out by the individualThe data was supplied by the individual him/herselfData RecipientsData is processed solely by University staff and departments for the purposes of carrying out the activity. The internal recipients of the data mainly belong to the following categories:University administrative staffMembers of the Disciplinary Committee External data recipients fall into the following categories:External service providers acting on behalf of and on the instructions of the University.Characteristics of Processing The retention period is determined on the basis of the need to retain the data for operational purposes in accordance with the purpose for which it is used. The data is kept for the duration of the occupancy of a housing. Data subjects rights The rights of data subjects are described at https://www.unamur.be/en/privacy-policy. Any requests or questions relating to the files processed may be addressed to logement-etudiants@unamur.be.

The University of Namur is careful to implement actions and special attentions to reduce and limit the direct environmental impacts of the campus. Since 2013, a series of calls for projects aimed at promoting sustainability on campus have been initiated. Discover also the Carmel, a former convent transformed into student accommodation, conducive to biodiversity and innovative learning projects. The University of Namur also boasts the Domaine d'Haugimont, an exceptional site in the heart of the countryside that offers a unique teaching and research setting for UNamur students and scientists.

The mission of the Vice-Rectorate for Sustainable Development is to develop the implementation of sustainable development policies within the institution. Since 2021, the Vice-Rector in charge of Sustainable Development has been Laurent Schumacher, a professor in the Faculty of Computer Science.

One mission of the Service Infrastructures et Gestion du Campus (SIGeC) concerns the purchase of consumables for laboratories, services and administrations. Water consumption Technical Services carry out water consumption metering for each building. Over the years, several initiatives have been taken to reduce this consumption:maintenance: systematic detection of water leaks and analysis of the distribution water circulating in the pipestoilets: flushes with water-saving devices and urinals equipped with an automatic flush (an action that today saves 3,000 cubic meters of water per year), rainwater flushes in the new Faculty of Sciencelaboratories: cooling system for scientific machines using closed-circuit recycled water rather than waste city water. Building construction, renovation and maintenance When working on projects, the Technical Services department is careful to seize opportunities to apply sustainable development to the construction and maintenance of buildings:Design a building in line with SD at the time of construction, advocating optimal use of modular spacesproperly insulating the walls of relatively traditional buildingsThe purchasing policy currently applied to office furniture is to buy furniture with high repair rates, even if this means the price is more expensive. Technical clauses already exist concerning the type of materials to be used (wood and metal) in public procurement contracts for the purchase of office furniture. An example of the short circuit at UNamur The best example of the use of local short-circuit supplies in the construction sector at UNamur is a CaNDLE 2015 project dedicated to the production of 300 wooden doors from the Domaine d'Haugimont forest, with the cutting and joinery work also carried out nearby. Purchase of consumables for laboratories, services and administrations The General Commissary is committed day by day to offering an assortment of products that are more environmentally friendly, or even sustainable. Ecological alternatives are offered mainly for three groups of consumables:Office supplies: while most items have a good ecological score (recycled plastic, manufacturing method, natural materials, ...) there are also 100% ecological items. The choice is yours. Catering: no single-use items sold in the commissary are made of plastic. Only sugarcane fiber cups and plates are available.Responsible paper consumption: several initiatives have been taken to promote a more responsible use of paper. These are voluntary initiatives on the part of individuals, departments, institutes or entire services across the university.Reducing paper consumption: default double-sided settings on printers, phasing out individual printers, printing 2 pages per sheet, sending documents by e-mail rather than internal mail, using scrap paperUsing FSC-certified/labeled paperRecycling through selective sorting. Presses Universitaires Namuroises (PUN) works with printers who use FSC paperCleaning products: Ecovert ecological cleaning products and reusable cups are also availableSome used equipment is displayed on a shelf at the entrance to the bursar's office for reuse by anyone passing by and looking to buy. The bursar's office also supplies hand towels, dish towels, dishcloths, work clothes and bed sheets brought in by the cleaning company. Finally, the bursar's office also collects recyclable products.Cœur de Forêt - UbiCast projectFor the past two years, UbiCast, supplier of the auditorium recording solution deployed at UNamur, has replaced its end-of-year "goodies" with participation in reforestation projects. This year, UNamur is sponsoring 22 trees located on a project plot in Bolivia. UNamur wins award!On September 20, 2023, UNamur receives the Lyreco Award. Read more Investment policy In view of the societal and environmental challenges facing every player and actress, the University of Namur affirms its commitment to adopting a policy of ethical and sustainable management of its portfolio of movable investments. Learn more

Biodiversity and conviviality at Le Bon Pasteur This project led by the Assemblée des kots à projets, in partnership with the spin-off e-biom, is part of an initiative to create a convivial area near the buildings housing the fifteen or so kots à projets. On the program: installation of picnic tables, creation of a hedge of small fruit trees, sowing of a flower meadow... A green space designed and created for and by the students, which will also be a refuge for birds and insects passing through. May'AGE: an apiary in town Respect for ecosystems through sustainable, local food is at the heart of this project, initiated within the VéCU (Carmiel project) and supported by the Assemblée générale des Étudiants (AGE). The aim is to transform the garden of the Carmel de Jambes student residence into a flower meadow and apiary favoring a native and endangered species of bee (Apis mellifera mellifera). In particular, Fonds Jérôme will finance the purchase of seeds, hives, beekeeping outfits and equipment, training courses and the creation of educational panels for the awareness-raising activities that will be carried out around the apiary.Project sponsors: Assemblée Générale des Étudiants (AGE), in partnership with Camille Calicis, beekeeping trainer. Swallow nest action UNamur is participating in the return of swallows to the center of Namur by placing 34 double nests in the heart of its campus at numbers 61 and 39-49 rue de Bruxelles.The decline in swallow and swift numbers over the last thirty years due mainly to the disappearance of their nesting sites, and the verification of the phenomenon at the Corbeille in Namur during the latest censuses, the AGE proposed installing swallow nests on campus.This proposal was well received by the Vice-Rectorat au Développement Durable, especially as a similar initiative had already been initiated at the Centre de Recherche Ovine du Domaine d'Haugimont with the asbl Cap'Hirondelles in January 2019, enabling in particular three new pairs of window swallows to find refuge. Apus on campus The decline in Black Swifts (Apus apus) populations has been noted in Wallonia for some thirty years. On the initiative of members of the Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics and Ecology (LEGE), and in collaboration with the non-profit organization Natagora, 30 nests are being installed on campus to encourage the return of these migratory birds. These shelters also help to safeguard other cave-dwelling species, such as the house sparrow, the black redstart and certain bats. An awareness-raising component has been set up to inform the public about this initiative, echoing the installation of 34 swallow nests on Rue de Bruxelles in April 2021. Learn moreProject initiators: Jérémy Berthe, Boris Hespeels, Martin Vastrade (URBE/LEGE), Marie-Laurence Hubin (URBE), in collaboration with the asbl Natagora (Martine Wauters). Other actions have also been undertaken:Biokot: installation of insect hotels at the Arsenal Biokot: project to install passerine nesting boxes on campusCaNDLE "Good school, bat'scool" project to implement bat nests on campusCampus integration into Natagora's Nature Network: floristic inventories are currently being carried out at campus level with a view to an action plan for our green spaces Domaine d'Haugimont The Domaine d'Haugimont is an exceptional site belonging to the University of Namur. It is located in the heart of the Province of Namur in the superb Condruzian countryside. The region boasts over 200 kilometers of marked trails. Read more

Partnership with Reinette&Co at Domaine d'Haugimont The Domaine d'Haugimont is home to an important fruit-growing heritage. Almost a hundred years old, it is a marvellous example of how Man, Animal and Plant have been working together for decades. This grazed orchard ecosystem is an ancient agro-ecological model that meets a number of environmental, social and climatic challenges. As such, it must be preserved, redeveloped, enhanced and used as a laboratory for life, production and awareness-raising. Learn more The annual marauding party at the old Domaine d'Haugimont orchard Every year, UNamur organizes an event at the old orchard on the Haugimont estate. Numerous activities are on offer throughout the day: marauding with free marauding bags, explanations on organic orchard management, children's activities, information stands, guided and commented walks...Learn more

Non-hazardous waste The management of non-hazardous waste (PMC, paper-cardboard, household waste, glass, ...) is handled by the Service des Infrastructures et de la Gestion du Campus (SIGeC). Here are the latest initiatives that have been put in place:Glass sorting has been extended to student circles and accommodation, as well as to visiting professors' lodgingsNo more single-use plastic items are available from the CommissarySelective sorting has recently been extended to student circles (the last Gallic village to be conquer)160 sorting islands have been installed and distributed throughout the corridors and halls of all buildings on campusStudents now use reusable cups instead of disposable ones90% of UNamur professors have given up plastic for their syllabi. Read more Hazardous waste The management of hazardous waste (chemicals, organic waste, etc.) is handled by the Prevention Department (SerP). A form enables you to order containers online for the disposal of liquid and solid hazardous waste of 3 types: biological, chemical and radioactive. If you have any questions about waste sorting, please send an e-mail to dechets@unamur.be. Fill in the form A zero waste laboratory in URVI Laboratory research generates a large amount of single-use plastic waste, as equipment must be clean or sterile. The Integrated Veterinary Research Unit (URVI) is gradually replacing these costly and polluting plastic supplies with their glass counterparts, which are washable, recyclable and, ultimately, more economical.A CaNDLE 2021 project financed by the Fonds Jérôme. Find out more about CANDLE Eco-responsible student life In 2013, the Assemblée Générale des Etudiants (AGE) launched a pilot phase for the use of reusable cups. Since then, all student activities on campus use these reusable cups. It collaborates with non-profit organizations to offer ecological packs and training related to waste reduction.The Kots-à-Projet are also part of an ecological commitment and organize awareness-raising activities on sustainable themes. Find out more about AGE