Employment and training

Cross-disciplinary training courses aim to develop cross-disciplinary skills, also known as soft skills.

Some topics

Intellectual property, doctoral pathways, technology transfer, valorization of results, patents, R&D funding, PURE©, scientific or press communication, assertiveness, languages, scientific popularization or preparation for Ma thèse en 180 secondes (MT180).

L'Administration de la Recherche (ADRE) offers cross-disciplinary thematic training cycles with several presentation strands depending on the subject, aimed at all R1 researchers at R4 and research project managers (UNamur or external) or any member of the university community interested in the topic. These training courses are organized as part of the MIRVALIS project. More info on ADRE midis.

Le Confluent des Savoirs (CDS) is the outreach and dissemination service that disseminates and popularizes research projects conducted within the University of Namur. It supports and trains researchers in the popularization of their research and thus plays an essential role in disseminating scientific results to society. The CDS offers cross-disciplinary training courses for PhD students, researchers and Master's students at the University of Namur. These courses aim to develop their scientific communication skills. More info on the CDS.

The Rectorate department, Quality Pole organizes Quality Midis for internal members. These training sessions present tools that can help solve problems or make logical decisions. Open to all. Contact: qualite@unamur.be

The Human Resources Department (SRH)organizes training courses for all staff members. Average duration: 1 to 2 days. Free registration subject to approval by your promoter or N+1. More information on the intranet.

PUNCH - Pédagogie Universitaire Namuroise en Changement - aims to stimulate and support teachers in their pedagogy with training modules for teachers and assistants. More information on the pages of the Faculty of Education and Training Sciences (FaSEF) : PUNCH

The Pôle Académique Namurois (PAN) and Form@Nam have created an entrepreneurship awareness program to complement the offering in the Namur region. This "Go to Explore" program is supported by Sowalfin's "Générations entreprenantes" scheme.

The European Commission has developed the ResearchComp, which helps higher education institutions and training organizations to tailor their offerings to researchers, employers to become aware of the wide range of researcher skills, and researchers to assess and develop their own transversal skills.

To keep you informed and acquire cross-disciplinary skills, the Euraxess cell offers you resources to read or watch.

1. Project management
2. Time management
3. MOOC
4. What are the secrets of PhD student motivation?
5. How to stay motivated during the thesis?
6. Sit down and write your thesis!
7. Doctors: companies are interested in your skills!

In addition to having access at all times to the offers and content of the UNamur Career Center, the Cellule Emploi offers you individual or group coaching.

The Euraxess Jobs platform brings together thousands of job offers for researchers across Europe. You can post an ad or consult job offers.