Tutored project on perception of fire risk
This year, under the supervision of Emilie Guichard, a teacher-researcher at the University of Poitiers, the aim of our project is to address the issue of the increasing fire risk in the Massif des Côtes: a natural green space recognized as a natural area worthy of protection by the Regional Scheme of Ecological Coherence.
Scientific seminars
To expand our understanding of risk, we invite international researchers from diverse fields -such as economics, computer science, and physics- to give lectures on risk-related topics. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of crises and risks through a variety of research perspectives.
These seminars serve multiple purposes: to broaden the curriculum to include new topics, to explore current research and learn about the work of experts, to engage with renowned researchers, and to provide students with new opportunities for reflection, career guidance, and academic and professional inspiration.
28/01/2026
Fouloscopy
Video conferencing
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11/02/2026
Medical and Psychological Emergency Unit
Video conferencing
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25/02/2026
Intercultural approach to risk
Video conferencing
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11/03/2026
Mobilization factor social crises
Video conferencing
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Workshop in Belgium
In May 2026, the entire promotion M1 2025-2026 RiSC participated in a workshop in Belgium, structured around strategic meetings with key actors in crisis management, research and European policy.
The first day, Tuesday, began with a visit from Safe.Brussels, the Brussels regional crisis centre, offering a concrete overview of the BRU-response project and the operational arrangements in place, followed by an exchange with the teams on their missions.
On Wednesday, the itinerary led our group to Courtrai for an academic collaboration with the VIVES High School, partner of the UCA. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss with the head of the Centre of Expertise and Applied Research. Then we joined the European Commission to discuss with the Head of Unit at DG ECHO B3, specialising in disaster prevention and preparedness.
Thursday was devoted to climate issues and social psychology. In the morning, a presentation to the Climate Change Risk Analysis Centre decrypted the hazards specific to Belgium and identified gaps in national preparedness. In the afternoon, a visit to Louvain-la-Neuve offered the opportunity to meet with the professor of social psychology, and his colleagues, to deepen the human dimensions of risk management, including with the presentation of the motivation barometer during the VOCID-19 crisis.
On Friday, this course was closed by a student initiative of choice, either at the Royal Institute of Natural Sciences or at the Musée des Égouts, before a final meeting with the coordinator of the plan to adapt to the risks of flooding and heat in the city of Brussels.
This week has made it possible to build strong links between the RiSC promotion, the Belgian and European institutions, and the academic world, thereby strengthening our professional skills and networks.
