4.5 SOCIAL · FUTURE PROJECTS In line with its commitment to equal opportunities and accessibility, ULiège will soon be launching new structural projects to strengthen inclusion on its campuses. Whether it is a question of providing better support for those taking their first steps in higher education or ensuring a working and study environment adapted to specific needs, these initiatives aim to create a more equitable, welcoming and supportive university community. WELCOME, GUIDE, INSPIRE: THE SMART START SPIRIT Smart Start is a new inclusive orientation programme launched at the start of the 2025-26 academic year. Aimed at first-year students, it is part of a social transition and equal opportunities approach: it aims to promote harmonious integration into the university community by supporting both social ties and academic engagement from the very first days. Over two days, participants receive caring and structured support, designed to respond to their diverse backgrounds and needs. Welcomed by trained peers, they discover the essentials of university life, ask questions in a reassuring environment, and explore the links between teaching and research through accessible lectures. By creating spaces for exchange, sharing and inspiration, Smart Start is establishing itself as a collective lever for successful and equitable entry into university. affaires.etudiantes@uliege.be FIND OUT MORE ACTION PLAN FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the decree on inclusive higher education, ULiège has for many years had a service to support students with disabilities. In order to also support staff members who require reasonable adjustments to their working environment, a Disability Coordinator, Damien Lo Presti, was hired in October 2024. In addition to acting at the individual level, the aim is to establish a policy at the institutional level. To this end, several officers representing various ULiège administrations were brought together in 2025 to work on the implementation of an action plan focused on disability and inclusivity. The aim of this action plan will be to secure the institution's support and commitment to a long-term inclusive approach. It will also highlight those already involved and their workload in relation to this investment. Damien Lo Presti (dlopresti@uliege.be) FIND OUT MORE 52 | REPORT SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSITION AT ULIÈGE | 2024 – 2025
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