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Something for everyone 09:30 | Welcome ceremony for new students11:00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur), followed by student welcome by the Cercles. Read more

BNAIC/BeNeLearn 2025 will be held at the University of Namur under the auspices of the Belgian-Dutch Association for Artificial Intelligence (BNVKI) and the Dutch Research School for Information and Knowledge Systems (SIKS). The conference aims at presenting an overview of state-of-the-art research in artificial intelligence and machine learning in Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg. More information and registration

On July 1, 2025, the F.R.S.-FNRS published the list of winners of the various doctoral and postdoctoral mandates, Télévie projects and co-financing with the Fonds de recherche du Québec. Among these, many UNamur researchers were awarded funding. UNamur's particularly high ranking rate demonstrates the quality and excellence of research on the Namur campus.

Abstract In recent decades, the volume of data generated worldwide has grown exponentially, significantly accelerating advancements in machine learning. This explosion of data has led to an increased need for effective data exploration techniques, giving rise to a specialized field known as dimensionality reduction. Dimensionality reduction methods are used to transform high-dimensional data into a low-dimensional space (typically 2D or 3D), so that it can be easily visualized and understood by humans. Algorithms such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Multidimensional Scaling (MDS), and t-distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE) have become essential tools for visualizing complex datasets. These techniques play a critical role in exploratory data analysis and in interpreting complex models like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). Despite their widespread adoption, dimensionality reduction techniques, particularly non-linear ones, often lack interpretability. This opacity makes it difficult for users to understand the meaning of the visualizations or the rationale behind specific low-dimensional representations. In contrast, the field of supervised machine learning has seen significant progress in explainable AI (XAI), which aims to clarify model decisions, especially in high-stakes scenarios. While many post-hoc explanation tools have been developed to interpret the outputs of supervised models, there is still a notable gap in methods for explaining the results of dimensionality reduction techniques. This research investigates how post-hoc explanation techniques can be integrated into dimensionality reduction algorithms to improve user understanding of the resulting visualizations. Specifically, it explores how interpretability methods originally developed for supervised learning can be adapted to explain the behavior of non-linear dimensionality reduction algorithms. Additionally, this work examines whether the integration of post-hoc explanations can enhance the overall effectiveness of data exploration. As these tools are intended for end-users, we also design and evaluate an interactive system that incorporates explanatory mechanisms. We argue that combining interpretability with interactivity significantly improves users' understanding of embeddings produced by non-linear dimensionality reduction techniques. In this research, we propose enhancements to an existing post-hoc explanation method that adapts LIME for t-SNE. We introduce a globally-local framework for fast and scalable explanations of t-SNE embeddings. Furthermore, we present a completely new approach that adapts saliency map-based explanations to locally interpret non-linear dimensionality reduction results. Lastly, we introduce our interactive tool, Insight-SNE, which integrates our gradient-based explanation method and enables users to explore low-dimensional embeddings through direct interaction with the explanations.. Jury Prof. Wim Vanhoof - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Benoit Frénay - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. Bruno Dumas - University of Namur, BelgiumProf. John Lee - University of Louvain, BelgiumProf. Luis Galarraga - University of Rennes, France The public defense will be followed by a reception.Registration required. I want to register

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The morning will be marked by a lecture by Julien Berthaud, a specialist in the social integration of students, who will share his insights on how this integration becomes a genuine vector for success.Then, scientific papers and experience sharing will enrich our knowledge and spark constructive debate. Lunch will be an opportunity to discover innovative student projects, highlighted in an inspiring exhibition.The afternoon promises to be just as stimulating with a round table moderated by Sabine Henry, where experts will discuss service learning, educational entrepreneurship and spirituality. This dynamic dialogue will be followed by a closing activity: the fresco of engagement, a collective brainstorming session that will lay the foundations for an innovative educational game.Join us for this day of exchange and reflection, and help shape the future of education where student engagement and knowledge vivacity will be the cornerstones of a new educational paradigm.

Useful links RegulationsRèglement des études et évaluations (REE)PhD regulationsCode of good conductInternal Regulations of the Faculty of Computer Science (ROI)Everyday lifeSpecial needs students - EBSLGBTQI Circle of NamurThe LGBTQIA+ youth guideCommunication awareness sheetLa Protection Harcèlement Etudiant - PHARECultural workshopsBrochure SI (licenses and software) Corporate Relations Companies, administrations and organizations wishing to obtain information or consider collaborating with the faculty are invited to contact us via the address entreprise.info@unamur.be. UNamur, like other French-speaking universities, has equipped itself with a tool to help its students and graduates develop their professional careers. The UNamur Career Center platform lets you refine your professional project, prepare for interviews and find the ideal internship or job. More about Namur Career Center Prize list for "memoirs Each year, the Faculty of Computer Science awards a prize for a dissertation that particularly stands out for its quality, originality, rigor and the scope of the results obtained. Created in 2013 as a tribute to Professor Emeritus Jean Fichefet, who played a leading role in the founding and consolidation of the Faculty of Computer Science, this prize salutes the spirit of innovation, enterprise, investing in new fields and new avenues. Since 2023, the prize has been renamed and divided into two categories:Computing dissertation prize, societal impact: a prize that tends to promote dissertations distinguished by their societal character. The themes focus on a technology or development that improves the quality of life together, or on an ethical reflection based on a technology or development studied.Computer Science dissertation prize, general impact: prize that tends to promote dissertations in all themes studied within the Faculty of Computer Science, including societal themes. Read more Map of the Faculty of Computer Science Ground Floor2nd Floor2nd floor FSESG3rd floor4th floor

Each year, UNamur's Faculty of Computer Science awards the Prix Jean Fichefet for the best master's thesis in computer science. From the 2022-2023 year, there will be two awards, which are entitled: Best Thesis Award (General Impact) and (Societal Impact).

September 15, 2025 A program for all09h00 | Welcome at Pedro Arrupe (Rue de Bruxelles, 67 - 5000 Namur).11h00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur) then welcome students by the Cercles. Daily prices Tuesday, September 16, 2025For Block 1 (Local I02)* - Welcome session08H30: Presentation of the Dean/Vice-Dean (Anthony Cleve - Marie-Ange Remiche)09H00: Presentation of the IS (Cédric Aerts)09H20: Presentation of the pedagogical coordinator (Fanny Boraita)09H40: Presentation of the academic advisor (Géraldine Grandjean)For students in the first 60 credits of the bachelor's degree (only first-time students*)10H40 (Local I02): passport to the "mathematics" baccalaureate(Florence Henry)Attendance at these sessions is compulsory.For UES** and new Master's students (Local I33) - Welcome session14H00: Presentation of the Dean/Vice-Dean (Anthony Cleve - Marie-Ange Remiche)14H30: Presentation of the IS (Cédric Aerts)14H50: Presentation of the pedagogical coordinator (Fanny Boraita)15H10: Presentation of the academic advisor (Géraldine Grandjean)15H30: Presentation of CSLabs (Hugo Raskin)Wednesday, September 17, 2025For Block 1 (Local I02)*<13H00: Passport "lire et comprendre un texte universitaire" (Alexandre Libioul)Attendance at this session is compulsoryFor all students: Classes start (see schedule)Permanences PAE17/09, 10h40-11h40 for NON-primo-arrivants from bloc1: Configuration PAE (salle académique)17/09, 09h00-10h00 for bacheliers from bloc2 and 3: Configuration PAE (salle académique)18/09, 09h00-10h00 for masters: Configuration PAE (salle académique)* First-time students : Students enrolled for the first time in a computer science study program at UNamur, whether they are coming from secondary school, a high school, another university or enrolled in staggered-schedule courses. ** UES: Unités d'enseignement supplémentaires au master (année passerelle) Staggered timetable courses Bachelor and Master 60Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Classes startFor Primo-arrivant students (Block 1 and UES):08:30: Breakfast welcome (coffee, pastries) in the faculty hall.09h00: Presentations by the Vice-Dean, Madame Marie-Ange REMICHE, the Academic Advisor, Madame Géraldine GRANDJEAN, the IT Correspondent, Monsieur Cédric AERTS and the Secretary, Madame Benjamine LURQUIN. Auditorium I02 (first floor of the Faculty of Computer Science). Attendance is compulsory. The welcome session presentation will be posted on the BVE afterwards.10:00 am: Start of classes for all students. Master's specialization in IT and innovation: business analysis and it governance For students concerned by prerequisite coursesSaturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00 am, seminar I22 on the 2nd floor of the Faculty.For all new studentsCourses start on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 2024 at the Academic Hall on the 4th floor of the Faculty of Computer Science, from 8:30 am. And before school starts? In addition to the cpreparatory courses scheduled between mid-August and early September, the University of Namur is offering newcomer students the chance to discover their Faculty as well as the campus, and to take part in a services forum during 2 integration days.Exclusively aimed at students completing their secondary education (newcomers), these preparatory courses are tailored to each university program.Preparatory courses: from August 18 to 28, 2025 for computer science studentsFind out more about the schedules for the various sessions and register for the preparatory courses... NEW! To help you make the most of your first year at the University, take part in our integration days!Friday afternoon, September 12 - reserved for newcomers, free, registration requiredTour of your Faculty and campus (integrated into the preparatory courses if you are enrolled)Barbecue and evening party You must register for both activities, even if you are enrolled in the preparatory courses! The registration link will be available soon.Saturday, September 13, 10am-4pm - open to all - free, open accessServices forum: presentation of student services (sports, culture, commitment, social cell, ...), project kots and activities organized on campus...

Admission test 2025 (registration 2025-2026)  For the attention of candidates from a country outside the European Union (HUE) who do not reside in BelgiumWhen : Thursday, June 12, 2025. 8.50 am (Belgian time, UTC +2). The test is scheduled from 9am to 1pm. Where : onlineConfirmation of participation : CONFIRMATION OBLIGATORY via secretariat.info@unamur.be. Without this confirmation, the candidate will not have access to the online admission test!Candidates who have passed the test may be invited to an oral interview on Teams (at a date to be defined) to confirm the results obtained.Practical details will be announced shortly.For the attention of VAE candidates and candidates from outside the European Union (HUE) who reside in BelgiumWhen:Thursday, August 21, 2025Where: UNamur, Faculté d'Informatique, Rue Grandgagnage, 21, B - 5000 NamurAccessing the campusLocal: local 202 (Minsky room on the 2nd floor)Campus mapConfirmation of attendance: MANDATORY confirmation via secretariat.info@unamur.beInformation admission test 2024The admission test, which takes place only once a year, is in French and is written. The test will consist of a few questions designed to test the skills required to enter the Master's degree course in Computer Science. The two-year course for a master 60 or three-year course for a master 120 is made up, on the one hand, of the Unités d'Enseignement Supplémentaires au master (one-year bridging course) and, on the other hand, of the master program (master 60 or master 120).You must pass the admission test to continue your registration. If you fail, no registration will be possible.To help you prepare for this test, you will find references below for each skill tested.Skill :Map the operation of a computer from both a hardware and software perspective.References:https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/modern-operating-systems/P200000003311/9780137538638https://edutechlearners.com/download/Introduction_to_algorithms-3rd Edition.pdfR. Backhouse, Program Construction: Calculating Implementations from Specifications; John Wiley and Sons, 2003, ISBN 978-0470848821.S.G. Kochan, Programming in C, 3rd edition, Sams Publishing, 2004, ISBN 978-0672326660.Skill:Understanding and exploiting databases: modeling and technologies.Reference:Jean-Luc Hainaut, Bases de données - Concepts, utilisation et développement (Dunod, 2022). The book page is available here.Skills:Raising and using mathematical language in a formal way.Constructing and writing a synthetic and rigorous mathematical demonstration.Reference:https://www.dunod.com/sciences-techniques/methodes-mathematiques-pour-informatique-cours-et-exercices-corriges and in particular

The F.R.S.-FNRS published on June 25, 2024, the list of winners of the various doctoral and postdoctoral mandates. Among them, 16 researchers from the University of Namur have obtained funding.

In late November 2024, UNamur hosted the 23rd BENEVOL Congress, an annual research seminar that provides an opportunity for international researchers to meet and discuss new ideas, important issues and cutting-edge research in the field of software engineering, maintenance and evolution.