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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On December 15, 2015, the Université de Lyon's governing board adopted a common signature for all scientific publications by the Université de Lyon's member institutions. "Univ Lyon" will be the first institution listed, followed by the other supervisory higher education institutions and/or research organizations.
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- 05 FEBHairesis project workshop, 2019 Impulsion winner
The Hairesis Project Workshop, led by Madalina Dana, winner of the 2019 IMPULSION call for projects, will be held on February 5, 2021.
- 03 JANThe Rhône Campus Alliance launches a call for projects to fund French-Swiss research projects
The “Rhône Campus Alliance” (Alliance Campus Rhodanien – ACR) was created in 2017 with the aim of strengthening scientific and academic synergies between the University of Geneva, the Université Grenoble Alpes, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, the University of Lausanne, the Université de Lyon and the Université Savoie Mont Blanc due to their geographical proximity. It aims to encourage specific collaborations related to complementary and shared institutional expertise and facilities.
- 01 JANBritish researchers & PhD students: all you need to know about BREXIT-related procedures
The BREXIT transition period will end on December 31, 2020.From January 1, 2021, British citizens will be subject to different procedures depending on when they arrived in France.
- 18 DECLaunch of a new IDEXLYON industrial chair in veterinary public health
The IDEXLYON Industrial Chair in veterinary public health (santé publique vétérinaire - SPV), funded by the Université de Lyon and Boehringer Ingelheim, has been officially launched by the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and VetAgro Sup, in partnership with the Université de Lyon, Boehringer Ingelheim and the CNRS.
- 18 DECLaunch of the IADoc@UdL program: funding for 11 doctoral contracts in Artificial Intelligence
The Université de Lyon’s IADoc@UdL project was developed in response to the 2019 call for “Doctoral Contracts in Artificial Intelligence” programs launched by the French National Research Agency (Agence nationale de la recherche – ANR).
- 17 DECIn memory of Renaud Mahieux
The Université de Lyon is in mourning following the death of Renaud Mahieux, who was a professor at the ENS de Lyon’s Biology Department and a member of the International Infectious Diseases Research Center (Centre international de recherche en infectiologie – CIRI).
- 10 DECThree scientists from the Université de Lyon have been awarded ERC “Consolidator” grants
The three grant recipients from the Université de Lyon laboratories: from left to right Chloé Michaut, Yvon Jaillais and Angela Madeo.
- 07 DEC 09 FEBThe My Thesis in 180 Seconds 2021 Call for applications
2021 call for applications is now open.
- 03 DECGetting involved in a CIFRE thesis: a webinar co-organized by the Université de Lyon and Ayming
The Université de Lyon and Ayming, with the participation of the French National Organization of Research and Technology (Association Nationale de la Recherche et de la Technologie – ANRT), invite you to discover the benefits of the CIFRE thesis, as well as the best practices and the experience of a CIFRE scheme beneficiary, on December 3 at 11:30 AM.
- 02 DECFollow live the third Arqus debate on "Energy as a pillar, driver and goal of today's world"
Together with water, energy is one of the pillars of life and human activities. Nowadays it is impossible to make any reliable prediction about our future without a deep and unbiased reflection on energy. It underlies the most important topics like migrations, wars, tensions among countries, technological competition, public health and others.
- 01 DECSecond wave of the pandemic will last until March, according to a model developed by researchers of UGR and UdL
The second wave of the pandemic will last until March and will take the lives of 55,000 people. This is the conclusion reached by a team of researchers from the University of Granada, Université de Lyon and University of Western Cape.
- 01 DECA webinar to celebrate the publication of the book “L'Art de chercher”
To celebrate the publication of the collective work “L'Art de chercher : l’enseignement supérieur face à la recherche-création” (The Art of Research: creative research in higher education), the Université de Lyon is hosting a webinar on December 1, 2020 to discuss the questions, expectations and challenges related to creative research.
- 01 DECInformation session on H2020 European funding for Social Sciences
An information session about H2020 European funding for the ERC’s scholarship program specifically for the Social Sciences will be held on Thursday, December 1st, 2020.
- 27 NOVThe first episode of the “Arqus Knowledge Pills” podcast series is now released!
A new podcast series named “Arqus Knowledge Pills” brings the scientific expertise of the seven partner universities of the Arqus European University Alliance together – and directly to its listeners.
- 12 NOVEighth edition of the CLARA Cancéropôle’s 2020 French-Chinese symposium
Registration is open to attend CLARA Cancéropôle’s 2020 French-Chinese symposium online event on Thursday, November 12 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. This eighth edition will focus on reprogramming the tumor microenvironment.