The Université de Lyon comprises a large number of internationally renowned laboratories with major scientific equipment, some of which are unique in Europe. This research potential rests on its strong partnerships with major national research institutions, on an incredible industrial potential and the presence of large international companies.
As the second largest scientific site in France with 6,800 researchers, the Université de Lyon leads renowned fundamental research and develops strategic research in answer to society's greatest challenges. This research is structured around three large areas: biology, health and society, science and engineering, and humanities and urban planning
As a stakeholder in the academic world of the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Université de Lyon places a strong emphasis on innovation and transferring its findings to industry through its technology transfer acceleration company 'PULSALYS'.
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- 14 MAR 20 MARCall for participation in the 2022 Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week is organized each year in March by the French Neuroscience Society. This event is an opportunity for researchers, physicians and student volunteers to share developments in brain research laboratories with the general public, as well as to explain the importance of brain research, the challenges involved, and its impact on our society.
- 16 DECIntelligence of Urban Worlds (IMU) Day 2021 “The city, an arena of scientific plurality: how to perpetuate this research?”
The scientific committee along with the direction of the Intelligence of Urban Worlds Laboratory of excellence (LabEx IMU) from the Université de Lyon are organizing a day of meetings and discussions among members of the entity’s scientific community and its partners. It will take place on Thursday, December 16, 2021 in the Université de Lyon auditorium.
- 24 NOVThe H2O’Lyon University School of Research is holding an H2O’bjectif Pro day
The H2O’Lyon University School of Research, backed by the Université de Lyon, launches its first H2O’bjectif Pro day, in collaboration with PhD students, fellows and young researchers. This event will take place on November 24, 2021, at the Villeurbanne Cultural Center of associative life (CCVA).
- 18 NOVFifth edition of the “When the patient meets the research” symposium
The Université de Lyon’s DEVweCAN and PRIMES laboratories of excellence (LabEx), the Europa Donna organization, the Inserm and Spacejunk are organizing a new session of the “When patients meet research” (QP2R) symposium.
- 03 NOV 05 NOVThe Economy Days are back, from November 3 to 5, 2021
The Foundation for the Université de Lyon is organizing the twelfth Economy Days (Jéco – Journées de l'économie) on November 3, 4 and 5, in collaboration with the ENS de Lyon. This year’s Economy Days will be in a mixed format, with lectures available both in person and online.
- 19 OCTThe 30th Science Fair comes to an end
From October 1 to 11, 2021, the 30th Science Fair was held in the Métropole de Lyon and Rhône area. This anniversary edition focused on “the emotion of discovery”, marking the return of in-person events with 260 activities for the general public and schools.
- 14 OCT 15 OCTThe LabEx Manutech - SISE organizes its 2021 seminar
On October 14 and 15, 2021, the LabEx Manutech – SISE (Surface and Interface Science and Engineering) of the Université de Lyon will hold its biennial seminar in Marcoux, in the Loire region.
- 06 OCTThe seven 2021 winners of the CNRS - Rhône Auvergne Delegation medal
On October 6, 2021, the Université de Lyon hosted the official ceremony in honor of the seven CNRS 2021 – Rhône Auvergne Delegation medal winners.
- 06 OCTWhen doctoral students get closer to local socio-economic organizations: a look back at the 2021 Doctoriales
Thirty-five doctoral students from the Université de Lyon and the Université Clermont Auvergne, including three representatives from the universities of Vilnius, Graz and Granada as part of the Arqus project, took part in the fifth edition of the Doctoriales, held from September 27 to 29 in Clermont-Ferrand.
- 06 OCT 27 OCTTime for Season Six of the Anthropocene Wednesdays!
This weekly event, organized by the École Urbaine de Lyon, aims to better understand the global changes taking place in our urban worlds through a series of discussions and lectures that are open to the general public. Organized as part of the Science Fair, the 2021 Anthropocene back-to-school event will begin on October 6.
- 04 OCTPublication of the eighth survey on the professional future of doctors from the Université de Lyon
The Lyon-Saint-Étienne Observatory for the Professional Development of Doctors (Observatoire pour l'évolution professionnelle des docteurs – OEPD), led by the Université de Lyon, has just published its eighth survey on the professional future of its doctors.
- 01 OCT 11 OCTThe École urbaine de Lyon unveils the program for its 2021 Anthropocene back-to-school event (Rentrée anthropocène)
Following the success of the 2020 Anthropocene back-to-school event, the École urbaine de Lyon is organizing the event again in 2021, in collaboration with higher education institutions of Lyon and Saint-Étienne. This year’s event will be held from October 1 to 11 and will focus on the theme of “Ecosystems & Biodiversity”.
- 01 OCT 11 OCTThe 2021 Science Fair: thirty years of passion and discovery
Every year, throughout France, Science Fairs invite the general public to have fun with science, to discover new technologies and the latest developments. The scientific community has come together to offer a range of activities, exhibitions, lectures, tours, and much more. The 2021 edition will be held from October 1 to 11 in Lyon and in the Rhône department. Save the date!
- 27 SEP 29 SEPAre you a PhD student at the Université de Lyon? Take part in a multidisciplinary challenge to boost companies’ innovative projects
The Université de Lyon and the Université Clermont Auvergne & Associés are working together for the fifth Doctoriales event, entitled "A fresh look at innovation issues".
- 25 SEP 25 JUN“Enter the world of artificial intelligence”: an exhibition proposed by the Labex MILYON’s House of Mathematics and Computer Science
This year, the Labex MILYON’s House of Mathematics and Computer Science of the Université de Lyon will host a new exhibition entitled “Enter the world of artificial intelligence”. It will run from September 25, 2021 to June 25, 2022.