Printemps des Sciences in 4 points

1) A week to discover science and technology with a multitude of free activities open to all: workshops, lectures, shows, laboratory visits, meetings with researchers, ... and much more!

2) For schools during school hours, and for the general public in the evenings, on Wednesday afternoons and weekends.

3) One theme: Rare Earth - geology awakens an awareness of nature preservation in the youngest visitors, and brings together a multitude of scientific disciplines essential to understanding our modern world.

4) An initiative of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, coordinated by Sciences.be and organized by French-speaking universities (UCLouvain, ULB, ULiège, UMons, and UNamur), colleges and their partners (museums, associations, companies, etc.).

A rich and varied program at UNamur

This year, once again, numerous activities are being offered to schools and the general public by teachers, researchers, students and the UNamur university community. A glimpse of the program for the general public:

  • Exhibition "Objectif Étoiles"

A true vector of wonder and imagination, the starry sky above our heads arouses many questions and passions. The exhibition showcases space, in all its forms, through the photographer's lens. It takes visitors on an artistic and scientific journey through the Universe, discovering planets, stars, constellations and other celestial objects. More info

  • Conference "Space exploration: sustainable?"

Over the years tons of debris from satellites and other space objects resulting from human activity have been abandoned in space, awaiting slow degradation or destruction in the atmosphere.

Today, this space pollution is disastrous for ongoing missions and scientific research, and justifies the implementation of measures to safeguard a sustainable future for space activity. More info

  • Chill&Sciences "Rare earth(s): problems in batteries?"

Lithium, gallium, indium, copper, sand, clays, ... discover from the mines to your smartphone, the current and future challenges of exploiting these minerals. More info

  • Ma Thèse en 180 secondes

The 10th Namur final of the Ma Thèse en 180 secondes competition will see 12 PhD students from the university's various faculties go head-to-head. Their challenge? Clearly and effectively popularize and present their thesis topic, in an attempt to captivate YOU in 3 minutes flat. More info

  • Activity-packed days for the curious

On Wednesday afternoon, March 20, and all day and evening on Saturday, March 23, a host of activities are organized and open to apprentice scientists aged 6 to 99.

Le Printemps des Sciences en province de Namur en quelques chiffres

3,200

School registrations

1,000

General public registrations

100

Activities