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From November 18 to 20, scientists and academics from all over Europe are gathering at UNamur, for the "General meeting" of the UNIVERSEH (European Space University for Earth and Humanity) alliance.

Bob Rugurika is a Burundian journalist and the director of Radio Publique Africaine (RPA), a private radio station renowned for its human rights reporting. He has become a symbol of freedom of expression in Burundi, notably after his arrest in January 2015 for broadcasting an interview implicating Burundian intelligence services in the murder of three Italian nuns. Charged with complicity in the murder and violating the secrecy of the investigation, he was imprisoned in Muramvya. Released on bail in February 2015, he was forced into exile due to government repression. Bob Rugurika is today a powerful and respected voice in the fight for press freedom and human rights in Burundi.

At the University of Namur, the MyCoach scheme offers invaluable help to support students in their academic career in the sciences. Spearheaded by the Faculty through Aurélie Tacheny, this project, initiated a year ago, aims to boost student success and perseverance by integrating a personalized support approach. The scheme, which is now being assessed, is based on regular meetings and individual follow-up (four key meetings with students, at strategic moments in the academic year).