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Laura Rizzerio (Philosopher): "Why we urgently need to propose better resource management"

Laura Rizzerio is Professor of Philosophy at UNamur. Part of her research focuses on the notion of the common good. This theme was at the heart of the reflections on the occasion of the annual Chair of the Notre-Dame de la Paix University Centre, continuing an approach already begun the previous year during a research seminar. Laura Rizzerio takes a closer look at this concept and reviews the exchanges that took place.
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Visiting London with UNamur students in your ears

Bachelor 2 and 3 students in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures have taken on a rather unusual challenge: creating audio guides to London's main monuments and sites. An original and successful educational project, well worth a listen!
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Portrait - Thibaut De Meyer: Multiplying perspectives across species

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.
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Open morning

Take part in our open morning Given the works in the rue de Bruxelles and the renovation of part of the University parking lots, we invite you to use public transport whenever possible (train or bus) to reach Namur. UNamur boasts an ideal location, in the heart of the city just a five-minute walk from the TEC and SNCB train stations.If you're coming by car, take a look at the parking map provided. Look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 29!
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History students reveal the evolution of the image of the wolf

The wolf, long banished from our lands, has made a remarkable comeback in Wallonia since 2016. This mysterious being, now protected, arouses as much fascination as fear. From April 11 to 27, 2024, the exhibition "Même pas peur! Une évolution de l'image du loup à travers les siècles" invites audiences to plunge into the heart of a historical exploration.
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3 "Latin-French" students create a buzz on Instagram

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".
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IRDENA Study and Exchange Day - Committed Students, Living Knowledge: The New Educational Paradigm

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.
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Academic year 2024-2025

On the program for all The start of the 2024-2025 academic year will take place on September 16, 2024.09:30 | Welcome ceremony at the Vauban amphitheater (Bd Frère Orban - 5000 Namur).11:00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur) then welcome students by the Cercles. Read more Les infos des paragraphes suivants concernent l'année académique 2024-2025 - elles seront mises à jour prochainement ! First year bachelor Tuesday, September 17Student welcome sessions - attendance mandatory At the Aula Maior - Auditorium L01, first floor: 8:30 am: welcome to all students 8:45 am: welcome address and important information Student welcome sessions in their respective departments at 10:00 am: RoomPhilosophy Philosophy Seminar (L57 - 5th floor) History Aula Maior L01 (first floor) Romanes and Latin-French* L22 (2nd floor) Germanics L21 (2nd floor) History of Art and Archaeology L33 (3rd floor) * An LLAM-specific welcome session will be held at the end of the one with Romanes at L43 (4th floor). Information session on the various Greek courses at 12:00 at the Classics Seminar (L43, 4th floor) for all students interested in the Greek language option Information session on language courses (English-Dutch)at 13:00 at Aula Maior - L01 for students in Block I History / Art History and Archaeology / Philosophy Courses resume at 14:00 Second and third bachelor years Tuesday, September 17Student welcome sessions - compulsory attendance:TimeDepartmentRoom09:00 Philosophy 2-3 Philo Seminar (L57 - 5th floor) 09h00 History 3 L31 (3rd floor) 11h00 History 2 Aula Maior L01 (first floor) 9h00 Romanes et Latin-French* 2-3 L22 (2nd floor) 9:00 Germanics 2-3 L21 (2nd floor) 9:00 Art History and Archaeology 2-3 L33 (3rd floor) * An LLAM-specific welcome session will be held after the one with Romanes at L43 (4th floor). Information session on the various Greek courses at 12:00 at the Classics Seminar (L43, 4th floor) for all students interested in the Greek language option Information session on language courses (English-Dutch) at 1:00 pm at Aula Maior - L01 for students in blocks II and III History / Art History and Archaeology / Romanes + block II Germanics Courses resume at 2:00 pm > Specialized Master's degree in "Cinematographic Thought and Culture Tuesday, September 17Required attendance 5:30pm: welcome session at L57 (5th floor) and resumption of classes University Certificate in Philosophy Tuesday, September 17Student welcome sessions:At Aula Maior - Auditorium L01, first floor: 08:30: welcome to all students 08:45: welcome address and important information Welcome session at the Philosophy department (Séminaire Philo - L57, 5th floor) at 10:00 am - attendance mandatory Resumption of classes
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Namur researchers score highly in F.R.S.-FNRS "Bourses et Mandats" 2024 competition

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.
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