Université de Liège
General Information
The University of Liège’s Department of Movement Sciences (RUCHE unit) is actively engaged in promoting health and physical activity through innovative projects in Belgium and across Europe. By bridging research and practice, the team develops evidence-based solutions tailored to diverse populations. Their expertise combines qualitative approaches (interviews, observations) with quantitative methods (questionnaires, accelerometers) to monitor physical activity. Research has highlighted a clear lack of health promotion by healthcare professionals in the region. Building on this expertise, the ULiège team is committed to advancing preventive health, strengthening the link between science and practice, and supporting initiatives that encourage active, healthy lifestyles across the lifespan.
Following team members shape the blue zone project at the province Liège:
Alexandre Mouton
Aude Aguilaniu
Aline van der Horst
Guillaume Abran
Role in the interreg blue zone project
The University of Liège (ULiège) is a recognized leader in promoting healthy, active lifestyles at all ages. Through training in medicine, movement sciences, public health, and physiotherapy, ULiège emphasizes preventive medicine and physical activity. As coordinator of WP3, it will enhance preventive health in curricula across regions, drawing on its expertise in mixed-methods research and innovative learning tools, such as the MOOC “Taking Action for My Health.”