The Informatics Europe network federates nearly 200 institutions in more than 30 European countries and brings together Europe's academic and research computing community, connecting more than 50,000 researchers in the fields of computing, information technology and digital sciences.

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Gilles Perrouin

To be invited to join this network is both a wonderful recognition of the expertise and quality of our research and teaching commitment at UNamur, and a fantastic opportunity to roll out new projects in both research and teaching

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Gilles Perrouin Project coordinator and FNRS-qualified researcher at the Institut Numérique de Namur (NADI) and the Faculty of Computer Science
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Profile picture of Xavier Devroey

The network's stated aim is to have greater influence with European political bodies on issues concerning IT. The expertise of UNamur's Faculty of Informatics can contribute to this goal. The network also has working groups in which we can play an active role, such as the Diversity and Inclusion group. The Faculty has set up several initiatives in recent years and is active in research on this subject. For example, Professor Vincent Englebert's team is working on digital accessibility issues for the elderly. Our colleague Julie Henry is already collaborating with this network on issues of gender diversity in computer science studies.

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Xavier Devroey Professor of Software Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science

By joining this network, the Faculty of Informatics opens the door to:

  • European collaborations on cutting-edge research projects;
  • Exchanges of good teaching practice with partner institutions;
  • Greater visibility on the international academic scene.

Meetings between network members will take the form of workshops organized by theme, as well as an annual general meeting. Each year, Informatics Europe also offers a summer school for IT students.

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Informatics Europe network: https://www.informatics-europe.org

Institutional or faculty agreements established by UNamur with foreign partners:https://www.unamur.be/fr/international/reseaux-partenariats

The Faculty of Informatics: https://www.unamur.be/fr/info