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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- 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.
- 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.
- 13 SEP 17 SEPCall for Expressions of Interest for the French American Innovation Day (FAID) 2021
The Université de Lyon is partnering with the 2021 edition of the French American Innovation Day (FAID) event, led by the French Consulate-General in Houston, which will take place online on September 13, 15 and 17, 2021.
- 07 SEP 30 SEPChina Scholarship Council (CSC) grants: 2022 Doctoral Campaign
The Université de Lyon (UdL) has signed an agreement with the China Scholarship Council (CSC). As part of this agreement, the CSC provides funding for 30 doctoral scholarships per year, enabling Chinese students to study for their PhD in one of the Université de Lyon’s member institutions.
- 05 SEPCall to participate in Tongji University’s 2021 THNS Forum
The THNS2021 “Resilient City and Transport” Forum will be held online over four mornings: (Paris time) October 28 and 29 (10 AM-12:30 PM), and November 4 and 5, 2021 (9 AM-11:30 AM).
- 02 SEP 15 OCTApplications are now open for the Young Researchers Special Start-Up Program
PULSALYS is launching the sixth program for local young doctors who are interested in creating a start-up. This program is supported by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and the Foundation for the Université de Lyon, via the PEPITE BEELYS.
- 31 AUGCheck out the latest Pop’Sciences article: “From Smallpox to Covid-19, what are the fears, expectations and reasons behind vaccines?”
Vaccination is seen as one of the key elements in the fight against the pandemic. But not everyone agrees. To shed more light on this subject, the Université de Lyon teamed up with a dozen researchers from Lyon and Saint-Étienne to publish a comprehensive Pop’Sciences article that is available to everyone.
- 24 AUG 30 SEPCall for projects for the 2022 festival "Anthropocene School"
The call for projects to participate in the 2022 festival is open! All institutions, laboratories, researchers, professors and students who have a project they would like to propose for next year's festival are invited to respond to this call between August 24 and September 17, 2021.
- 12 JULEiffel Excellence grants: 8% of scholarship holders from the Université de Lyon's institutions
Eiffel Excellence grants: 8% of scholarship holders from the Université de Lyon's institutions
- 06 JUL 09 SEPCall for applications: 20th annual Irène Joliot-Curie Prize
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Irène Joliot-Curie Prize, the Minister, Frédérique Vidal, has decided to create a “Special Commitment Award” intended to reward a woman whose work in the field of fundamental or applied research has made a remarkable contribution to the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.
- 05 JUL 09 JULThe MANUTECH SLEIGHT Graduate School is pleased to invite you to this year’s SLEIGHT Science Event
The MANUTECH-SLEIGHT Graduate School of Research is organizing its sixth “SLEIGHT Science Event – SSE#6” from July 5 to 9, 2021. The theme of this year’s event will be Machine Learning.
- 30 JUNThe Young Researcher Prize: apply before Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Each year, the Métropole de Lyon, in partnership with the Université de Lyon, awards young researchers prizes to promote scientific excellence in Lyon.