FTI-EII – Salle Polyvalente

On 9 January 2026, UMONS welcomed the Ambassador of Kazakhstan for an official visit dedicated to strengthening existing academic ties and exploring new opportunities for cooperation. Received by the university authorities and the services responsible for international relations, the diplomat met with several UMONS representatives to consolidate partnerships in education, student mobility and research. Continue reading

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