BENEVOL 2024 + IMPACT! day
What?
BENEVOL on Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22: the congress will bring together researchers working in software engineering, evolution, and maintenance. This year, we will have two keynotes: one by Prof. Andy Zaidman from TU Delft and one by Prof. Sonia Haiduc from Florida State University. IMPACT! day on November 20: as a PhD student and/or researcher, you can join us to learn to communicate what you bring to the table efficiently thanks to the tried and tested Value Proposition canvas and exchange with practitioners, who will expose the challenges they encounter daily. The IMPACT! day initiative is supported by the GRASCOMP doctoral school, and participants will receive a certificate. As a software development professional, you can join us on Wednesday afternoon, November 20, as a guest from the corporate world to share your current challenges and connect with researchers working to advance software development and maintenance practices (please do not hesitate to contact us at snail.info@unamur.be if you would like to participate in the introductory panel of guests from the professional world and/or at the World Café).
When?
Wednesday 20 (IMPACT Day!) Thursday 21 - Friday 22 November 2024 (BENEVOL Research Congress)
Organizers
Xavier Devroey, Gilles Perrouin, Benoît Vanderose, Anthony Cleve, Babette Di Guardia, Amélie Notaro, Sophie Panarotto, Alix Decrop, Tom Mens
Where?
TRAKK, Namur creative hub (Journée IMPACT!) S09, Faculty of Sciences, University of Namur, Belgium (BENEVOL Research Congress)
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Bachelor's Degree - Graduation Ceremony
The EMCP Faculty of the University of Namur is pleased to invite you and your loved ones to the graduation ceremony for the bachelor's programs in Information and Communication, Management Engineering, Economics and Management Sciences, and Political Science.The ceremony will take place on April 2, 2026, in the Adam Smith Amphitheater and will be followed by a reception hosted by the EMCP CIRCLE.Your presence will mark the culmination of several years of effort and sharing, both for you and your loved ones and for the staff members.
On the agenda
5:00 p.m. | Welcome reception for graduates, cap and gown distribution, and individual photos5:30 p.m. | Class photo5:45 p.m. | Welcome for families in the Adam Smith Amphitheater6:15 p.m. | Academic sessionWelcome by Prof. Pietro Zidda, Dean of the EMCP FacultySpeech by alumni representative Émilie PanozzoSpeeches by program directors and graduate representativesSpeech by Prof. Annick Castiaux, Rector of UNamur7:15 p.m. | Announcement of results and mortar throwing7:30 p.m. | Reception9:00 p.m. | EndAccess to the graduation ceremony is free for you and your loved ones, but online registration is mandatory and must be completed by March 25, 2026, at the latest.The number of guests per graduate is limited to a maximum of two.You are expected to arrive in "formal attire" at 5:00 p.m. sharp to pick up your mortarboard (mandatory). A cash deposit of €20, refundable upon return of the mortarboard, will be required on site. Please have this amount ready in advance.Please feel free to share this invitation with your fellow students from the class of 2025.
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Parking map
The EMCP Faculty parking lot will be open and accessible via Grandgagnage Street.
Contacts
Administrative assistants can be contacted by email. Bachelor's Degree Program in Management Engineering: Bénédicte Coulonsecretariat.ingegestion@unamur.beBachelor's program in Political Science: Virginie Di Lucasecretariat.scpo@unamur.be
Bachelor's Degree Program in Information and Communication: Virginie Di Lucasecretariat.infocom@unamur.beBachelor's program in Economics and Management: Valérie Warrandsecretariat.ecogestion@unamur.beGeneral organization: Virginie Di Lucavirginie.diluca@unamur.be; 081 72 48 11
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Most influential paper award for Gilles Perrouin
Gilles Perrouin has just received the award for the most influential paper at the SPLC2024 conference. This award highlights a successful line of research on software product line testing, already awarded in February 2024.
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IT Jobs Fair - companies
As it does every year, the Faculty of Computer Science is organizing a job fair dedicated to digital professions. It's the UNamur IT Jobs Fair 2025, on Thursday 13/11 at the Arsenal.
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IT Jobs Fair - students
As it does every year, the Faculty of Computer Science is organizing a job fair dedicated to digital professions. It's the UNamur IT Jobs Fair 2024, on Tuesday 12/11 at the Arsenal.
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The Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management becomes "EMCP", symbolizing a joint effort for a better society
After more than 60 years in existence, the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management (FSESG) at the University of Namur unveils its new name for the start of the academic year. It has become the EMCP Faculty, or Faculté Économie Management Communication sciencesPo. Every year, many students are trained here to become future experts and decision-makers in economics, management, communications and political science. How do you reconcile teaching methods and research with the challenges of a society in transition? This is the challenge taken up by the EMCP vision, a reflection of reflection and experience, carried forward by students and staff alike.
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New training courses and pedagogical innovations in 2024 at UNamur
Two new Master's degree specializations are on offer from the start of the new academic year. One will provide training in general medicine, the other in the management and economics of sustainable development. Other pedagogical innovations in existing course programs are also proposed, including a course designed to train block students in the challenges of Artificial Intelligence and develop their critical thinking skills to use AI in a relevant way. Through these innovations and new features, UNamur is demonstrating its ability to constantly adapt its educational offering in response to changes in society.
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Positive Impact Rating 2024: UNamur confirms its place among responsible faculties and schools of management!
The University of Namur posts encouraging results in the prestigious Positive Impact Rating (PIR), holding its own in the "Progressing" category for the second year running. With an improved score of 7.0/10, UNamur once again demonstrates its commitment to societal challenges and its pioneering role in responsible education.
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Prize list master's thesis
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).
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Contact
Contact
Secretariat
+32 (0)81 72 52 52
secretariat.info@unamur.be
Student secretariat
Baccalaureate and Master's students in daytime classes
isabelle.daelman@unamur.be
Students of the Certificate in Data Science, Master in Cybersecurity, Master in Computer Systems Architecture "Masi" in day classes
amelie.notaro@unamur.be
Students on shift work and BAGI master's students
benjamine.lurquin@unamur.be
Address
Faculty of Computer ScienceRue Grandgagnage, 21B-5000 Namur
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