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On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the revised Magna Charta Universitatum, UMONS reaffirmed its commitment to the fundamental principles of academic freedom and institutional autonomy during the international event held in London from 11 to 13 November. Continue reading

In a world marked by political instability and the questioning of institutions, academic freedom is becoming a crucial issue. The rectors of Belgium's ten universities have launched a solemn appeal to defend academic freedom, emphasizing its fundamental role in the preservation of democracy, the quality of teaching and scientific progress. The text, jointly signed by the Council of Rectors (CRef) and the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR), published on July 7, 2025, calls for collective awareness and mobilization to ensure that universities fulfil their essential mission: to think freely, debate openly and innovate without hindrance. Continue reading

On June 17, 2025, in Maruggio (Apulia, Italy), UMONS took part in the official inauguration of the Apulian SpaceLab, a cutting-edge research center dedicated to aerospace medicine. As a key scientific partner in the project alongside four other universities, UMONS—represented by its Rector, Professor Philippe Dubois—has reinforced its commitment to cutting-edge international research in support of health and space exploration. Continue reading