University of Namur

Founded in 1831, the University of Namur excels in sectors such as Life Sciences and Health, Digital and Society, Heritage, Culture and Society, Economic and Social Vulnerabilities, and Materials, Energy and the Environment.

These sectors are studied by 7 faculties and 11 interdisciplinary research institutes. Researchers are involved in fundamental and applied research projects, working with numerous Belgian and foreign players. The University also invests in cutting-edge scientific equipment, which is grouped together in 9 cross-disciplinary technology platforms open to all researchers and companies.

The university also has a mission to serve society. It promotes the results of its research through technology transfer to industry, patents and spin-offs. To date, 22 spin-offs have been created.