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From Master's to entrepreneurship: the inspiring path of a doctorate in management engineering

At the University of Namur, master's students in management engineering have the opportunity to follow an immersion course, taking part in three in-company internships. This is the path followed by Lhorie Pirnay. During her internships, she worked on improving "Hybrid Strategy Maps", a tool designed to help companies optimize their decisions. Backed by a network of influential sponsors, the former student, now a doctoral student, has just obtained the invaluable support of Win4SpinOff funding to develop her project. A first step towards the creation of a spin-off. Read on.
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Iluna Timmerman, management engineering student and familiar face on Flemish television

She's 18, studying for a BAC 1 in the Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Management, and is at the heart of a reality TV show following her family's life in Flanders. The show is called Château Planckaert, named after her grandfather Eddy Planckaert, a famous racing cyclist. Meet Iluna Timmerman, a serious, humble and reserved student.
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Politics: 5 questions to ask in order to understand the rise of the far right in Europe

On June 9, 2024, Belgians will be called to the polls to elect their European, federal and regional representatives. With its Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences, and the research carried out within the Transitions Institute, UNamur is sharing its expertise to inform and raise awareness among students, the general public and also professionals in the political and legal sector, about the major issues at stake in this election! Today, Arthur Borriello, Professor of Political Science at UNamur, discusses the rise of the extreme right. Our aim? In five questions, to understand the causes and mechanisms, and to show the importance of the citizen's role in the fight against the extreme right.
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Vulnerability: action and reflection

Today, over 18% of Belgians are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Faced with this reality, indifference or paternalism are still too often the only responses. That's why research, from philosophy to law to economics, today intends to better understand the different faces of vulnerability.
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Politics: "Voter turnout in decline: are Belgians turning their backs on elections?" (#2)

On June 9, 2024, Belgians will go to the polls to elect their European, federal and regional representatives. This triple ballot will also mark a major first in Belgium: the participation of 16-18 year-olds in European elections. With its Political Science department, and the research carried out within the Transitions Institute, UNamur is sharing its expertise to inform and raise awareness among students, the general public and professionals in the political and legal sectors, about the major issues at stake in this election! Until June 9, 2024, ten key themes will be covered on the UNamur Newsroom. Today: voter turnout in Belgium. Jérémy Dodeigne, Professor of Political Science, explains.
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Marianne Collin, Chief risk officer at Belfius

Fallen into economics by chance, Marianne Collin has been passionate about economic policy since her first application to UNamur. Her meeting with Luc Coene, former Governor of the National Bank, marked the start of her career: she remained with this institution for 13 years before joining Belfius at the request of Marc Raisière, Chairman of the Management Committee. In 2019, at the age of 37, she will become the first woman to join the Management Committee as Chief Risk Officer. She has fond memories of UNamur and, above all, a band of loyal friends.
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Public thesis defense - Victor Amaral de Sousa

Dissertation topic: Modelling and Implementation of Blockchain-Based Solutions Supporting Cross-Organized Business Processes Jury compositionPromotersProf. Corentin Burnay, Université de NamurProf. Monique Snoeck, KU LeuvenOther jury membersProf. Sarah Bouraga, Université de NamurDr. Félix Harer, Université de FribourgPro. Estefania Serral Asension, KU LeuvenJury presidentProf. Jean-Jacques Gnabo, Université de Namur
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Public thesis defense - Doux BARAKA KUSINZA

Essay topic Essays on women's (dis)advantages in access to resources.Composition of the Jury:Prof. Catherine Guirkinger - Promoter (UNamur)Prof. Lorenzo Trimarchi - President of the Jury (UNamur)Prof. Jean-Marie Baland (UNamur)Prof. Jordan Loper (University of Clermont-Ferrand)Prof. Julia Vaillant (World Bank)
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Teaching economics and management

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UNamur researcher wins Best Research Paper Award at American Marketing Association conference - SERVSIG

Floriane Goosse, a PhD student at the University of Namur, within the NaDI-CeRCLe research center, has received the prestigious "Best Research Paper Award" for her thesis paper conducted in collaboration with Wafa Hammedi, professor in the Department of Management at UNamur, and Dominik Mahr, from Maastricht University.
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Academic year 2025-2026

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. Block 1 - All sectors September 15 from 1:30pm on the first floor of the Faculty (in front of the Adam Smith auditorium). The detailed schedule is available below. Welcoming newcomers Students with 30 credits or more - Information and communication September 15 from 2:15pm on the 1st floor (auditoire E12) of the Faculty. The detailed schedule is available below. Home 30 credits and more Students with 30 credits or more - Political science September 15 from 3:15pm on the 3rd floor (E34) of the Faculty. The detailed schedule is available below. Home 30 credits and more Students with 30 credits or more - Economics and Management and Management Engineering September 15 from 3:15pm in D02 (Faculty of Law). The detailed schedule is available below. Home 30 credits and more Block 3 in Economics and Management and Management Engineering September 15 from 2:45pm on the first floor of the Faculty (multi-purpose room, E02). The detailed schedule is available below. Home Block 3 Block 1 - Masters in management science and management engineering September 15 from 2:45pm on the first floor of the Faculty (multi-purpose room, E02). The detailed schedule is available below. Masters Home Masters in Management Sciences (60 & 120) with UES (gateway) September 15 from 2pm on the first floor of the Faculty (multi-purpose room, E02). The detailed schedule is available below. Home Masters with UES Master in Economics September 15 from 9:30 am on the Louvain-La-Neuve site. Read more Specialized Master's Degree in International and Development Economics September 3 at seminar E33 (3rd floor) of the Faculty. Time-shifting programs September 13 from 9am on the 1st floor (auditoire E13) of the Faculty. Details of this reception are available below. Read more 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 and the campus, and to take part in a forum aux services 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 29, 2025 for EMCP Faculty students Preparatory courses in Management Engineering - Environmental and Life Sciences; Management Engineering - Information Management; Political Science and in Information and Communication; Economics and Management.Learn more about the various session timetables and register for 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... Image Manage your studies All important information, links and FAQs. Read more
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