BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:781a7491ed82665873f51333fdb601a9 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Workshop : Advertising and Self-Promotion through Images in the Dig ital Era: Impacts on Consumers DESCRIPTION:Overview \;The ETIC (EffecTs of digital Images on Consumers ) project focuses on the negative influences of digital advertising and pr omotional images on people. lndividuals are analyzed in a dual perspective \; as consumers of images on screens\, as well as disseminators of images on social media. The aim is to study the consequences of marketing strateg ies (the attractive and distracting power of images\, personification\, re peated exposure) on cognitive costs and psychological defense mechanisms\, problematic behaviors\, negative emotions\, and other psychological disor ders. The originality of the project lies in the analysis of the similarit ies and differences in strategies between marketing professionals\, and in ternet users who engage in self-promotion on social media. The purpose of the ETIC project is to define recommendations for reducing these negative effects\, in particular through awareness-raising initiatives.  \;This conference addresses two aspects: the impact on consumers of multiple exp osure to advertising images\, and the impact on consumers of exposure to s elf-promotional images posted on social media. \;RegistrationRegistrat ion for the event can be completed online\, on the project website : https ://etic.hypotheses.org/2628 There is a registration fee for this workshop: €50 for those who have submitted papers\, and PhD students. \;€80 for academics\, and professionals.Registration deadline: September 11\, 20 26.PhD GrantsAs part of this research day\, we try to provide support to P hD students who may encounter funding difficulties at their institutions\, but wish to take part in the event. As a result\, we offer two €500 PhD grants for their travel and accommodation. These funds are intended to en courage doctoral student participation\, maintain a dynamic research envir onment\, and promote academic exchange.  \;You may apply to this grant at the following email address : etic@listes.univ-angers.fr.  \;Regis tration deadline: May 31\, 2026. \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260925T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260925T170000 LOCATION:Rue des sœurs noires 2 7000 Mons END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ffb15dd8e7bd0a954e3fa10a0b8f5a13 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Public thesis defense of Sèlènia Anastasia DESCRIPTION:Integrating sustainability into entrepreneurship programs? The use of new teaching models in higher education institutions for sustainabl e entrepreneurship education and its value for organizationsThe first entr epreneurship course was born in 1947 at Harvard Business School (Nabi & \; al.\, 2017). Since this time\, education for entrepreneurship evolved a nd adapted itself to the international changing environment (Grindsted\, 2 016 \; Ballereau &\; al.\, 2020). In order to respond to the worldwide focus on sustainability\, sustainable entrepreneurship education is a topi c present in a growing number of higher education institutions even if thi s transition is only at the beginning stage (Fichter &\; Tiemann\, 2018 \; Ploum &\; al. 2018 \; Ballereau &\; al.\, 2020). This context le ads academics to question themselves about the construction of sustainable entrepreneurship programs in higher education institutions (Ballereau &am p\; al.\, 2020).First\, more studies addressing competencies for sustainab le entrepreneurs are needed. Ploum &\; al. (2018) notice that mostly co nceptual research has been made recently to identify the knowledge\, attit udes and skills for change agents in sustainability. Moreover\, the framew ork of Lans &\; al. (2014) is the only one that addresses competencies for sustainable entrepreneurship. Secondly\, a gap of reviews in sustainab le entrepreneurship education can be identified in terms of pedagogies use d. Consequently\, Nabi &\; al. (2017) and Klapper &\; Farber (2016) are asking for future research to better understand the impact of pedagogi cal designs and methods. Impact research that focuses on emotion and motiv ation indicators are also recommended (Nabi &\; al.\, 2017). Finally\, Nabi &\; al. (2017) consider education for entrepreneurship as an under researched phenomenon in other school contexts than higher education insti tutions.In this thesis\, a 3 steps-research will be leading:to catch infor mation about the actual state of literature on sustainable entrepreneurshi p learning outcomes in terms of competences in higher education institutio ns \;about the pedagogical methods permitting to enhance students’ passi on for sustainable entrepreneurship \;and lastly\, about the exploration o f sustainable entrepreneurship course implementation at the level of prima ry schools while understanding the sensibilization effect on sustainabilit y issues and entrepreneurship on children.To achieve these goals\, qualita tive and quantitative methodologies will be used on the project around two research fields. The first concerns the selection of a university offerin g a sustainable entrepreneurship program to their students with different pedagogical means and the second consists of the program “Futur Défi” attended by children from 10 to 12 years old\, in Belgium. URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260826T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260826T180000 LOCATION:TBC 7000 Mons END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16af46fbba0fb72f0e43ee4a94658d30 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:LouRIM seminar series on AI #2: Responsible AI DESCRIPTION:This second session of the LouRIM Seminar Series on AI\, entitl ed Responsible AI\, follows the first session AI Tools for Research\, whic h was met with great success. In this session\, we will explore the challe nges related to the responsible\, critical\, and thoughtful use of artific ial intelligence in a research context. \;During this 90-minute sessio n\, we will explore seven major pillars of AI-related risks. Each topic wi ll be approached through a combination of theoretical explanations\, real- world examples\, interactive discussions\, and\, for some themes\, games o r participatory exercises. \;Topics covered will include: \;bias a nd discrimination\,reliability and hallucinations\,transparency and explai nability\,privacy and personal data\, \; \;societal impacts\,  \; \;overreliance on AI tools\, \; \;good practices for academ ic research. \; \;The goal of this session is to provide participa nts with practical guidelines for using AI tools in a more informed and re sponsible way\, while developing a critical understanding of their limitat ions and potential impacts. Please note that environmental aspects of arti ficial intelligence will not be covered during this session. This topic wi ll be addressed in a future session of the series. \;All resources rel ated to the seminar series are available on the following GitHub repositor y: https://github.com/cvandekerckh/lourim-ai-seminar-series \; \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261002T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261002T143000 LOCATION:Chaussée de Binche\, 151 7000 Mons END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6f1399d5984630a279271896c5e1ee34 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Back-to-Work Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are happy to invite you to our Back to Work Day on Friday 9 October 2026\, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. This day marks the start of the ac ademic year and is a chance to welcome new colleagues\, reconnect and kick off the year together. \;The morning will be dedicated to introducing the institute to newcomers. Attendance is compulsory for newcomers\, whil e others are welcome to join in the morning or for lunch. \; \;Aro und midday\, we will have lunch at the Vaes room. \;The afternoon will be devoted to a team-building activity to be held at the institute’s pr emises in LLN. \;Please make sure to register before 25 September 2026 . Late registrations cannot be accepted\, except in the event of cancellat ions. \;Schedule: \;8:30-9:00Welcoming (DOYE21) \;9:00-12:00We lcome session for new colleagues (DOYE21) \;12:00-13:30Lunch (Vaes roo m) \;13:30-16:00Team-building activity (Vaes room) \;We look forwa rd to seeing everyone and starting the new academic year together. \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261009T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261009T160000 LOCATION:DOYEN 21 (TBC) and VAES room (TBC) 1348 LLN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a579636a6388e35e718e225b75b911b DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Communicating Research Beyond Academia by Maud Lebrun & UCLouvain p ress team DESCRIPTION:Research does not stop at publication. Communicating beyond aca demic circles is an important way to ensure that our work reaches and bene fits a wider audience. It can also help foster collaborations\, increase t he visibility of our institutes and projects\, and create new opportunitie s for impact. \;This session will explore how researchers can increase the visibility and reach of their work\, with a particular focus on Linke dIn. We will discuss how the platform works\, what drives visibility\, and how we can collectively make better use of it to share research. Practica l examples and tips will be provided\, and the session will offer an oppor tunity to reflect on and challenge some of our current communication pract ices. Particular attention will be paid to the role of collective visibili ty and how supporting each other's content can help amplify research beyon d our immediate networks. \;The UCLouvain Press Team will also present its role and the services it offers to researchers. Aimed primarily at ac ademic staff\, this part of the session will provide advice on communicati ng research and expertise through the media\, highlight opportunities for media training with practical exercises\, and discuss ways to strengthen t he visibility of academic work beyond the university. \;Questions\, ex periences and discussions are warmly welcome throughout the session. \ ; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261013T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261013T140000 LOCATION:DOYEN 21 (TBC) 1348 LLN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7027026a71efcd005a1856ed14681759 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Research seminar in Circular Economy DESCRIPTION:Research seminar by Julian Kirchherr from Utrecht University/Ro skilde University/McKinsey &\; Company\, invited by James Thewissen URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260909T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260909T120000 LOCATION:DOYEN 21 1348 LLN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f616db3269de9dd11d6ed29454c2e677 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Informal research seminar by Valentine Brognion DESCRIPTION:Grasping the In-Between: A Dimensional Typology of Interstitial EpisodesValentine Brognion\, Louvain Research Institute in Management and OrganizationsGuilhem Bascle\, Louvain Research Institute in Management an d OrganizationsSummaryThis conceptual paper explores the micro-spatial con figurations of interstitial episodes and their transformative potential at the individual level. Interstitial space is characterized by a place and time of interaction where individuals from different domains interact occa sionally and informally around shared activities to which they dedicate a limited amount of time (Furnari\, 2014\, p. 439). We consider interstitial space at the scale of the interstitial episode\, that is\, a bounded expo sure (time) generating recurring and differentiated interaction patterns s pecific to a meeting venue (place). Our analysis thus focuses on the micro -spatial description of how exposure to interstitial spaces supports cogni tive and relational shifts at the individual level. We broaden the scope o f interstitial spaces by developing a dimensional typology that presents s ystematic variations in the ability of interstitial episodes to cultivate change at the individual level.Keywords: interstitial space\, interstitial episode\, spatial affordance\, third places\, change \; \;Access on Teams URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261023T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261023T133000 LOCATION:DOYEN 21 1348 LLN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9fdc14b96364aeab69472d7fae18acd0 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Doctoral course : Advanced Discrete Optimization DESCRIPTION:Exact Schedule unknown  \;  \; \;DescriptionLogic\, automata and context free languages.Turing machines. Turing machines buil d on automata to make it possible to build more elaborate proofs.Computabi lity and Complexity theory. Does a problem have an answer? Is the problem well formulated? How can we determine a priori the level of difficulty of a problem?Analysis of algorithms.3 ECTSProf. Daniele CatanzaroSee the full course description here \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T030000 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bf79b813e145a8197dc0a96148ebc634 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Doctoral course : Quantitative Research Methods DESCRIPTION:Exact Schedule unknown \; \;DescriptionQuantitative Res earch MethodsDefining Research Problems and background to quantitative res earch.Research designsHypothesis Testing (Conceptual)Type I and Type II Er rorSampling\, probability and sampling distributions.Statistical PowerDesc ription and Measurement: Levels of measurement\, normal distribution\, rel iability\, validity\, and generalizability.Surveys: development and variab le measurementControl variablesCommon Method Variance: Assessment and reme diesCross-sectional and longitudinal field studiesExperimental and quasi-e xperimental researchMultiple regressions: linear regression\, nonlinear re gressionBayesian analysis usefulness in research in Management: an introdu ctionBootstrapping: an introduction for testing mediation\, moderation and moderated mediationStructural Equation Models: an introductionMultilevel modeling: an introduction3 ECTSProf. Vincenzo VerardiSee the full course d escription here \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T030000 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dfae63c8e4519a225f9cd2f1e20e66fd DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Doctoral course : Research ethics and open science DESCRIPTION:Exact Schedule unknown  \;  \; \;DescriptionIn rece nt years\, the scientific community has confronted significant challenges that threaten its credibility and its contribution to society. The so-call ed reproducibility crisis has shown that a substantial share of published findings cannot be reliably replicated\, raising concerns about the robust ness of current research practices. At the same time\, growing awareness o f questionable research practices has highlighted the urgent need for stro nger norms of integrity\, transparency and responsible conduct.This course engages with these challenges by examining the principles of research eth ics and the transformative potential of open science. Openness and transpa rency are not abstract ideals\; they are essential for rebuilding trust in scientific work and ensuring that research genuinely serves the public go od. Participants will explore how to implement responsible data management \, share research outputs openly\, and navigate complex ethical dilemmas\, particularly in a landscape increasingly shaped by artificial intelligenc e. By fostering integrity\, accountability and critical reflection\, this course prepares future researchers to lead with rigor\, openness\, and res ponsibility in a rapidly evolving scientific environment.3 ECTSSee the ful l course description here \;CONTENT \;This course has two primary objectives: \;To examine the fundamental principles of scientific inte grity and research ethics\, addressing key challenges\, common pitfalls\, and best practices for ensuring responsible and ethical research conduct.T o examine the core dimensions of Open Science – its rationale\, benefits and limitations - and provide practical guidance on how researchers can m eaningfully and effectively implement open science practices throughout th e research lifecycle.Content covered includes: \;Foundations of resear ch ethics and responsible conduct of researchPrinciples and norms of scien tific integrity (e.g.\, honesty\, transparency\, accountability\, rigor)Op en Science: concepts\, societal value\, and current policy landscapeOpen A ccess to scientific publications: models\, rights retention\, and strategi c choicesOpen and FAIR data: principles\, benefits\, and challengesRespons ible research data management\, including Data Management PlansPreregistra tion and registered reports: purposes\, platforms\, and practical implemen tationEthical and methodological challenges in an era of AI‑assisted res earchTensions and trade‑offs between openness\, privacy\, intellectual p roperty\, and research ethics \;EVALUATION METHODS \;As part of th is course\, students are assessed on a continuous basis. The evaluation in cludes: \;(i) Group activities such as reading\, analyzing\, presentin g and discussing scientific articles related to research ethics and open s cience\;(ii) Individual assignments\, including the development of a robus t Data Management Plan (DMP) for their master thesis or doctoral project ( applying FAIR principles)\, the drafting of a preregistration\, and/or the creation and presentation of an Open science integration plan\;(iii) acti ve class participation.Important note: By submitting an assignment for eva luation\, students affirm that (i) the submitted work accurately reflects the facts. To ensure this\, students must have verified all factual claims \, especially those originating from generative AI tools (which must be ex plicitly acknowledged as support tools if used)\; and (ii) they have compl ied with all specific requirements of the assignment\, particularly those concerning transparency and documentation of the process.Failure to meet a ny of these commitments - whether through intent or negligence – constit utes a breach of the students’ obligation to truthfulness and may violat e broader principles of academic integrity. Such breaches constitute acade mic misconduct. \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T030000 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa61d2b33ce006bb5933cbd2c114f04a DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Doctoral course : Qualitative Research Methods DESCRIPTION:DescriptionQualitative Research Methods: \;General characte ristics of qualitative approachesResearch design and data collection Inter viewGuide and questioning Analyzing and making sense of dataData Quality C ontrolReflexivity and heterodox approachesEthnographic and Visual Approach es5 ECTSProf. Laurent TaskinSee the full course description here URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T030000 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f1548ded702cec57ec75878e2289f511 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Doctoral course : Experimental Methods DESCRIPTION:Exact Schedule unknown  \;  \; \;DescriptionThis co urse provides students with the conceptual and practical foundations requi red to design\, implement\, and analyze experiments that produce valid\, t ransparent and reproducible findings. Covering the entire experimental res earch process\, the course guides students from the formulation of theory- driven hypotheses to the selection of appropriate designs\, manipulation o f variables\, and application of advanced statistical techniques.Students will learn to ensure internal and external validity\, control for confound ing variables\, design robust manipulations\, and adopt best practices for transparency\, preregistration and reproducibility.By the end of the cour se\, participants will be equipped to design high-quality experiments\, an alyze complex data structures\, and communicate results in line with inter national academic standards.5 ECTSProf. Ingrid PoncinSee the full course d escription here \;CONTENT \;Introduction to Experimental Research& nbsp\;Experimental logic and causal inferenceTypes of validity (internal\, external\, construct\, statistical)Sample size and powerEthical and trans parency principles (pre-registration)From Theory to Hypotheses \;How t o formulate research questionsMain effects\, moderators\, mediatorsIllustr ative examples from management and behavioral researchExperimental Design and Manipulation \;Between vs. within-subjects designsMixed designs an d factorial structuresManipulation checks and control conditionsPractical exercise: designing an experimentData Analysis – ANOVA and Regression&nb sp\;ANOVA (univariate\, repeated measures)Regression for moderation and me diationPROCESS macroHands-on SPSS sessionAdvanced Analyses and Visualizati on \;Conditional process analysis (moderated mediation)Bootstrap metho ds for indirect effectsData visualization standards and best practicesWrit ing results sections (APA-style or journal-specific)Reporting guidelines f or top-tier journalsIntegration and Application \;Meta-analysis and re plication strategiesPitching an experimental studyDiscussion and critique of student proposalsEVALUATION METHODS \;Assessment is based on contin uous evaluation\, including: \;Group activities: critique and discussi on of experimental research articles.Individual assignments: design an exp erimental study\, conduct data analysis (ANOVA/regression)\, and prepare a research report.Oral presentation: pitch an experimental project.Class pa rticipation.Important note: By submitting an assignment for evaluation\, s tudents affirm that (i) it accurately reflects verified facts—particular ly when generative AI resources are used\, in which case these tools must be explicitly acknowledged—and (ii) all specific requirements of the ass ignment have been respected\, including those related to transparency and documentation of the process.Failure to meet any of these commitments\, wh ether through intent or negligence\, constitutes a breach of academic inte grity and is considered academic misconduct. \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T030000 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:258c81ecd60fbbc15b24964ba485b3b9 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Doctoral course : Designing and Managing Research Projects DESCRIPTION:Exact Schedule unknown  \;  \; \;DescriptionThis co urse introduces students to the essential stages of the research project l ifecycle\, from problem identification to project execution. It emphasizes how to formulate clear research questions\, define objectives and hypothe ses\, and anchor them within theoretical frameworks. Students will learn t o design rigorous research protocols\, select appropriate methodological a pproaches\, and plan resources\, timelines and milestones effectively. The course also covers project management tools - such as Gantt charts\, risk assessment frameworks\, and contingency planning\, as well as good practi ces for collaboration\, supervision and progress monitoring. By the end of the seminar\, students will be able to prepare a structured research plan \, design a research project aligned with academic standards\, and present their proposal with confidence and clarity.3 ECTSProf. Valérie SWAEN &am p\; Ingrid PONCINSee the full course description here \;CONTENT \; This course has four main objectives:Framing a Research ProblemIdentifying gaps in the literatureDefining research objectives and hypothesesAligning research questions with theoretical frameworksPositioning a research proj ect within an existing body of knowledgeStructuring a Research ProjectDesi gning a research protocolChoosing qualitative\, quantitative\, or mixed me thodologiesConstructing variables and defining data needsPlanning data col lection and analysis strategiesProject Management ToolsDevelop Gantt chart s\, milestones\, and deliverablesResource allocation and timeline planning Risk assessment and contingency planningCollaboration and supervision dyna micsWriting a doctoral admission fileGather and produce all the required m aterials to complete a doctoral admission application or a doctoral schola rship submission \;EVALUATION METHODS \;Students are assessed on a continuous basis\, including: \;Group activities: reading\, analyzing \, presenting and discussing scientific articles and research projects\;In dividual assignments: developing a robust research project and preparing a detailed research plan.Oral presentation: pitching a doctoral research pr oject.Class participation.By the end of this seminar\, students will be ab le to: \;Prepare a structured and coherent research plan.Write a resea rch project aligned with academic standards.Pitch their doctoral research proposal effectively.Important note: By submitting an assignment for evalu ation\, students affirm that (i) the work accurately reflects the verified facts—particularly when generative AI tools are used\, which must be ex plicitly acknowledged—and (ii) all requirements\, including those relate d to transparency and documentation\, have been fully met.Failure to respe ct these commitments\, whether intentionally or through negligence\, const itutes a violation of academic integrity and will be treated as academic m isconduct \; \; \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T000200 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20990901T010000 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0ae1f6ca182b45882844ce8711b40e53 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:3ème journée du Management Humain DESCRIPTION:Le Management Humain à l’heure de l’impactProgramme8.30Acc ueil en salle Leman (1er étage)9.00Les actualités du Management Humain\, par Laurent Taskin (H lab/LouRIM\, UCLouvain) et Caroline Ruiller (IGR-IA E Rennes)10.00Une perspective humaniste de l’entreprise\, par Pascal Dem urger (CEO MAIF et fondateur de Impact France)11.00Management Humain : Que lles implications pour la gouvernance des organisations ?Table ronde avec Pascal Demurger (CEO MAIF)\, David Alis (Recteur Université de Rennes)\, Geneviève Schamps (Vice-Rectrice UCLouvain)\, Christine Thiran (RTBF)\, M artin Mahaux (Phusis)Animation par Morgane Quertemont (IBA) et Lucile Bonn ieux (H lab/LouRIM\, UCLouvain)11.45Management Humain : Quels résultats\, quelles pratiques ?Table ronde avec Béatrice Guéguiniat (MAIF)\, Manuel Magnette (Partenamut)\, Michaël Jonniaux (Police)\, Caroline Ruiller (IG R-IAE Rennes)\, Bauduin Auquier (Yeon)Animation par Michaël Masset et Ant oine Inglebert-Frydman (LouRIM\, UCLouvain)12.30Lunch (salle Leman)13.30Sp eed dating : Faire connaissance entre alumnii et amis du Management Humain \, animation par Gaëtan Colson\, Stéphanie Coster\, Marine De Ridder\, E ve-Marie Vaes14.00Ateliers en parallèle (salles Leman et Kivu)Atelier 1 – Le TFE du CU MHI : Coaching et partage d’expériences\, préparation et animation par Dominique Henneaux et Marceau HeymansAtelier 2 – Oser le Management Humain : question de leadership\, préparation et animation par Marie Auquier et Eve-Marie Vaes14.50Management Humain en temps de cris e : Surmonter les obstaclesAnimation par Sébastien Masson\, Louise Patess on et Camilla Scola (Salle Leman)15.45Mise en commun et conclusions de la journée par Michel Ajzen (UNamur)\, Caroline Ruiller (IGR-IAE Rennes)\, L aurianne Terlinden (IRSS\, UCLouvain)16.00Café-goûterJournée réservée \, participation gratuite sur invitation\, inscription obligatoire. Les or ganisateurs se réservent le droit de refuser une inscription. URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260922T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260922T160000 LOCATION:Bd Baudouin 1er 23 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b28678ca30ba9bb03876c6408e2edda2 DTSTAMP:20260809T043123Z SUMMARY:Informal research seminar by Diego Barrio Herrezuelo & Nicolas Gera rdy DESCRIPTION:Time will tell: Linguistic temporality and credibility in initi al coin offeringsDiego Barrio Herrezuelo\, Louvain Research Institute in M anagement and OrganizationsJames Thewissen\, Louvain Research Institute in Management and OrganizationsJennifer Thewissen\, University of AntwerpSum maryBased on a sample of 1\,202 Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) white papers issued between 2015 and 2021\, this paper examines how linguistic tempora lity (i.e.\, whether a text is more past or future-oriented) shapes credib ility and fundraising success. Using a fine-tuned BERT classifier\, we pro vide a context-aware and sentence-level measure of linguistic temporality and construct a document-level index capturing a balance of future versus past content. Our results show a negative relationship between future-orie nted language and the amount of funds raised\, whereas past-oriented langu age is associated with higher fundraising success. This relationship is co ntent and context dependent as future-oriented language credibility effect is stronger when operating in technology-rich white papers and in socio-i nstitutional environments that strengthen the credibility and verifiabilit y of forward-looking communication. We also document a reverse effect wher e future orientation predicts higher post-ICO token returns\, consistent w ith investor learning and signal revelation once claims become verifiable. Overall\, using a novel context-aware approach\, this paper extends credi ble signaling theory and the understanding of linguistic temporality by cl arifying when forward-looking discourse is 'cheap' versus credible.Keyword s: Entrepreneurial finance\; Financial reporting\; Initial Coin Offerings\ ; Linguistic temporality\; Signaling theoryBeyond Personality Traits: A Se miotic Approach to Destination Humanization and Gender AttributionNicolas Gerardy\, UCLouvain Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizat ionsAlain Decrop\, UNamur Namur Digital Institute - Research Center For Ma rketing and Service ManagementNicolas Kervyn\, UCLouvain Louvain Research Institute in Management and OrganizationsSummaryDespite growing interest i n destination anthropomorphism\, the interpretive mechanisms through which tourists humanize and gender destinations remain theoretically unaccounte d for. Drawing on 14 semi-structured interviews analyzed through an abduct ive approach\, this study develops the first systematic semiotic framework for destination humanization. Grounded in Peirce's triadic distinction be tween indexical\, iconic\, and symbolic sign relations\, findings reveal t hree distinct pathways through which tourists attribute human and gendered characteristics to places. Indexical processes operate through direct or observed contact with residents\, whose characteristics transfer onto the destination. Iconic processes mobilize cultural resemblances\, historical narratives\, representative figures\, artistic forms\, stereotypes\, and s hared values\, to animate destinations with human qualities. Symbolic proc esses draw on social gender norms and grammatical gender conventions\, and operate exclusively in gender attribution. Together\, these pathways cons titute a semiotic architecture of destination personification with theoret ical implications for destination anthropomorphism research and practical relevance for destination marketing organizations.Keywords: Branding\; des tination branding\; grammatical gender\; brand gender \; URL:https://uclouvain.be/en/calendar/lourim DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260925T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260925T133000 LOCATION:A146 and Teams 1348 LLN END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR