Welcome to Women and Girls in Science @ University of Namur!
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science takes place every 11th of February, following the declaration by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 22nd of December 2015.
This annual event aims at promoting the access of women and girls to science and technology as well as their full and fair participation. It reminds the important role of women in the scientific community and constitutes a great opportunity to encourage girls and young women to participate in the scientific developments.
12 February 2026 | 6th edition
Our 2026 keynote speakers are
Pr. Roosmarijn Vandenbroucke (University of Gent) and Pr. Nelly Litvak (Eindhoven University of Technology)
More info on the programme page...
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The 2026 organizing committee
| Justine Bélik |
Liselot Dewachter | Marie Dorchain | François-Xavier Fiévez | Omayma Habli |
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| Biology - ILEE | UCLouvain | Maths - naXys | Vice-Rector for Social and Student Affairs | Physics - NISM |
| Anne-Catherine Heuskin | Theresia Kimaro | Marilù Maraldi | Gilles Perrouin | Charlotte Rossi |
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| Physics - IRDENa & NARILIS | Biology - NARILIS | UCLouvain | Computer science - NaDI | Physics - NISM & NARILIS |
| Sandra Rubio Aguado | Arunima Sikder | Cédric Simal | ||
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| Physics - NISM | Biology - ILEE | Maths - naXys |
Our previous editions: 2025 - 2024 - 2023 - 2022 - 2021
Our 2026 event is supported by
