Le groupe de travail "IA" de la Faculté d'Architecture de l'Université de Liège organise un cycle de conférences intitulé "IA et Architecture. Regards croisés" qui se déroulera de mars à novembre 2026.
26
March 2026
17
Nov. 2026
Symposium de clôture de la Chaire Francqui Internationale décernée à Frédéric Hurlet, Professeur d'histoire romaine à l'Université de Paris Nanterre.
23
June 2026
24
June 2026
Two-day summer school with lectures by Manuel García-Santana and Eric Verhoogen, and PhD/postdoc research presentations.
24
June 2026
25
June 2026
24/06/2026 - Euler building A.002
(University of Cagliari)
will give a presentation on
Abstract:
Random projections are random linear maps which approximately preserve geometrical quantities. The Johson-Lindenstrauss Lemma states that there exist random projections with a relatively small number of rows which preserve the pairwise Euclidean distances among a set of points.
In the past years several results on the application of random projections to Mathematical Programming instances are being obtained, showing that it is possible to obtain an approximate formulation with less decision variables and constraints and therefore easier to solve.
In this talk I will introduce the generic framework of random projections for Mathematical Programming formulations and I will present more in details some results in the case of Linear Programming, Quadratic Programming and the Minimum Sum of Squares problem.
24
June 2026
25/06/2026 - 12:45 - Doyen 22
(University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg)
will give a presentation on
Abstract
This longitudinal study (2011-2024) analyses the relationship between satisfaction with basic public services and life satisfaction in Gauteng, South Africa. It addresses a critical gap in the literature, being the first such longitudinal exploration of the role of basic amenities in driving life satisfaction trends. Trend analysis reveals a significant co-movement: a recent, rapid deterioration in satisfaction with amenities (water, sanitation, electricity, roads, costs) parallels a non-linear trend in life satisfaction that peaked in 2015 before declining. This pattern was consistent across sub-populations by gender and political generations. However, pronounced disparities emerged across socioeconomic status, with the highest wealth quintile reporting consistently higher satisfaction, albeit showing a steeper decline in recent years. A concerning generational gap has also materialized, with the post-apartheid generation reporting significantly lower life satisfaction in the most recent period of study.
Regression and decomposition analyses confirm basic service delivery as a universal driver of well-being. Satisfaction with core services significantly influenced life satisfaction trends, acting as a positive driver during improvements and a negative driver during decline. The socioeconomic life satisfaction gap is primarily attributed to disparities in the levels of public service satisfaction, not differential returns to it. The generational gap is chiefly explained by wealth inequalities.
The findings underscore that enhancing overall life satisfaction requires improved delivery of basic amenities. Furthermore, bridging persistent gaps necessitates targeted service delivery to disadvantaged groups and a focused effort on the structural inequalities driving generational discontent.
25
June 2026
15th International Symposium on Marek’s Disease and Avian Herpesviruses.
29
June 2026
02
July 2026
Public Finance & Policy Evaluation - A human-scale event to bridge research, policy, and society
After a successful first edition, BEAMM.conf returns in 2026 to:
• Discuss key challenges in public policy (climate transition, inequality, AI, employment)
• Connect researchers, policymakers, and civil society
• Showcase BEAMM, the open-source platform for policy evaluation
Who should attend?
• Researchers (senior & early-career)
• Public administration professionals
• Policymakers & advisors
• NGOs and engaged citizens
Programme highlights:
• Morning: Climate policies, energy retrofits, BEAMM (platform + AI)
• Afternoon: Public finance, labour markets, inequality (housing, income)
• Networking: Coffee breaks, lunch, and poster sessions
The BEAMM.conf spirit:
Friendly & inclusive – Meaningful exchanges - Rigorous yet accessible – Research with real-world impact - Brussels-based, globally minded
Practical info:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
CAPE – UCLouvain Saint-Louis (Room: P02, Rue du Marais 119, Brussels)
Onsite or online participation
Free, registration required
What is BEAMM?
An open-access tax-benefit microsimulation platform (ERDF-funded) for policy analysis, built in collaboration with public institutions and civil society. More info on: https://beamm.brussels
About CAPE
CAPE is a research centre at UCLouvain Saint‑Louis Brussels, specialising in public finance and policy evaluation. Located in the heart of Brussels, CAPE works at the intersection of academic research, public decision‑making and civil society.
More info on: https://cape-saintlouis.be
30
June 2026
01
July 2026
04
July 2026
2-3 July, 2026 - Espace du Lac
The workshop “Building for the Future” will take place at UCLouvain (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium) Louvain House - Espace du Lac. The event is co-organized by the University of Luxembourg and UCLouvain, with the support of the FNR and FNRS through the ROAD project.
08:30 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Address
09:15 - 09:55 Evie Graus (Luxembourg University)
Violence Next Door: How Conflict Reconfigures Regional Trade and Development
09:55 - 10:35 Conrad Nunnenmacher (UNU-MERIT)
Road Infrastructure, Economic Development and Forest Loss in the Republic of the Congo
Coffee Break
10:55 - 11:35 Hamza Syed (London School of Economics)
Power to Progress: Electricity Supply, Inequality and Development in Rural India
11:35 - 12:15 Elias Ndatabaye Maombi (University of Antwerp, IOB)
Does First-Time Street Lighting Reduce Crime? Evidence from Goma, Eastern DRC
Lunch
13:30 - 14:10 Megan Haasbroek (BI Norwegian Business School)
Domestic Infrastructure and the Regional Effects of Trade
14:10 - 14:50 Pavel Chakraborty (University of Bath)
Trade Liberalization, Road, and Female Employment: Evidence from Ethiopia
14:50 - 15:50 KEYNOTE 1: Rémi Jedwab (George Washington University)
Skyscrapers as Sustainable Infrastructure Investments?
Coffee Break
16:10 - 16:50 Sebastian Krantz (Kiel Institute for the World Economy)
Optimal Road Investments in the CEMAC Region
16:50 - 17:30 Akhila Kovvuri (Stanford University)
Moving Opportunity Closer: How Public Transit Transforms Firm Composition and Employment
09:20 - 10:00 Chun Chee Kok (UCLouvain)
When the Middleman Leaves: Commercial Networks, Expulsion, and Long-Run Development
10:00 - 10:40 Weijian (Eddy) Zou (London School of Economics)
Distributive Power: The Spatial Diffusion of Distributed Solar in South Africa
Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00 KEYNOTE 2: Dzhamilya Nigmatulina (HEC Lausanne)
Road Infrastructure Within and Across Cities. Taking Stock
13:00 - 13:40 Tim Ferber (Paris School of Economics)
Urbanization Dynamics and Flood Risk
13:40 - 14:20 Shunsuke Tsuda (University of Essex)
Human and Nature: Economies of Density and Conservation in the Amazon Rainforest
14:20 - 14:30 Final Words
Download the PDF Version of the program
To register, please fill in this FORM before June 16, 2026.
Infrastructure development is a crucial determinant of economic and social outcomes—shaping market access, environmental sustainability, spatial mobility, and welfare. As developing countries pursue economic transformation, understanding the multifaceted impacts of infrastructure is more important than ever.
The workshop brings together junior and senior researchers in development economics to explore the consequences of infrastructure expansion in low- and middle-income countries. We welcome contributions from empirical, theoretical, and policy perspectives.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
Authors will be notified of decisions by mid-April 2026.
To foster rich interaction and constructive feedback, the workshop is intentionally kept small—around 40 participants with approximately 12 presentations.
Presenters are expected to attend the full workshop and discuss another paper.
All sessions will be plenary.
Each presentation slot consists of:
The organizers will provide:
Travel costs remain the responsibility of presenters.
Louvain-la-Neuve is well-connected by train to Brussels and Brussels Airport; the workshop venue, hotels, and restaurants are all within walking distance in the pedestrian town center.
The organizers are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We strongly encourage submissions from researchers of all backgrounds, including early-career scholars, women, and underrepresented groups in the economics profession. We aim to promote a respectful and supportive atmosphere benefiting the entire research community.
For questions, please contact: severine.devisscher@uclouvain.be
Additional information will be provided on this event webpage
02
July 2026
03
July 2026
Communiquer sur son sujet de recherche est l’une des responsabilités sociétales du chercheur.
02
July 2026