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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The need for advice on protocols for non-interventional research involving human subjects is becoming increasingly urgent. In order to meet this need, the UdL Research Ethics Committee was launched in 2020. Composed of 16 members, it intends to provide an advisory opinion on research protocols (both for basic and applied research) to researchers and research professors at the Université de Lyon.
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- "À l’École de l’Anthropocène" returns from January 24 to 28, 2023202324 JAN 28 JAN
From January 24 to 28, 2023, the École urbaine de Lyon – Université de Lyon and its partners are organizing the fifth edition of the “À l’École de l’Anthropocène” (Anthropocene School) event, hosted for the second year at the Rize in Villeurbanne.
- Discover the winners of the 2022 Young Researcher Prize202208 DEC
On December 5, at the Lumière Institute, the Métropole de Lyon and the City of Lyon, together with the Université de Lyon, awarded the 2022 Young Researcher Prize. Watch the video and find out more about the research projects of the four winners and the reasons why they came to Lyon.
- The Université de Lyon hosts the 2022 Congress of Research Ethics Committees202202 DEC
The Université de Lyon – via the CER-UdL (UdL Research Ethics Committee) – is hosting the Congress of Research Ethics Committees on December 2, 2022 in Lyon. This one-day event brings together the institutional Research Ethics Committees from all over France (academic, university-hospital and institutional structures) to discuss “Reviewing human research ethics: laws and practices”.
- The Collegium de Lyon welcomes new fellows202228 NOV
New international fellows started their residency at the Collegium de Lyon for the academic year 2022-23.
- My Thesis in 180 Seconds – 2023 call for applications2022 202322 NOV 21 FEB
All PhD students and recent graduates of the Université de Lyon are invited to take part in the 2023 edition of the My Thesis in 180 seconds competition.
- The CNRS shines a spotlight on its 2022 Lyon-based talent202222 NOV
On November 22, 2022 the Grand Amphitheater of the Université Lumière Lyon 2 hosted the official ceremony in honor of research talents from the CNRS Rhône Auvergne, during which six Lyon-based researchers received this prestigious award.
- Publication of the tenth survey on the professional future of doctors from the Université de Lyon202214 NOV
A total of 512 doctors, who graduated from the Lyon Saint-Étienne site in 2018, took part in this tenth survey conducted by the Observatory for Doctors Entering Employment (OIPD).
- Launch of the 2023 China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarships campaign202207 NOV
The Université de Lyon (UdL) has entered into a partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC), which provides funding for 30 doctoral scholarships each year through the CSC. It aims to enable Chinese students to study for their PhD in one of the Université de Lyon’s member institutions.
- Ouverture de la campagne de bourses doctorales 2023 du China Scholarship Council202207 NOV
La ComUE Université de Lyon (UdL) a mis en place un partenariat avec le China Scholarship Council (CSC) qui prévoit le financement de 30 bourses doctorales par an par le CSC. Il vise à permettre à des étudiants chinois d’effectuer leur doctorat dans un des établissements membres de la ComUE Université de Lyon.
- L’Oréal-Unesco Awards for Women in Science: three researchers from Lyon receive awards202225 OCT
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the 16th edition of the L’Oréal-Unesco Young Talents Prize - France for Women in Science was awarded to 35 exceptional female doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers. Three of them are from the Lyon Saint-Étienne laboratories.
- A researcher from the ENS in Lyon is awarded the CNRS Scientific Mediation Medal202214 OCT
Since 2021, the CNRS presents a Scientific Mediation Medal to scientists or staff members supporting research.
- 2022 Science Fair in the Lyon metropolis and Rhône department: climate, are we talking about it?202207 OCT 17 OCT
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 2022 edition will be held from October 7 to 17 in Lyon and in the Rhône department. Save the date!
- Lyon Urban School’s international “Imagining the future” seminar202206 OCT 08 OCT
Lyon Urban School is organizing an international seminar focusing on environmental vulnerability and public decision-making in a post-disaster context. The seminar will be held from October 6 to 8 in Lyon and Tokyo, as part of the 2022 "Rentrée Anthropocène" event.
- Artificial intelligence: bringing together the academic and corporate worlds202207 SEP
Five Université de Lyon institutions (Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lumière Lyon 2, Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, ENS de Lyon and Mines Saint-Étienne) and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ‘Minalogic’ digital technology competitiveness cluster invite you to attend an afternoon of discussions with the academic and corporate communities on a variety of subjects related to artificial intelligence.
- The Université de Lyon commits to water conservation202205 SEP
On September 5, 2022, the Université de Lyon, together with twenty or so partners, the City of Lyon and the Rhône Mediterranean Corsica Water Agency, signed the metropolitan contract for water conservation.