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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- 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.
- 28 JUN 30 JUNAre 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 fourth Doctoriales event, entitled A fresh look at innovation issues.
- 16 JUN 18 JUNCross-border Doctoral Workshop: Prepare for your future career!
The Université de Lyon is partnering with the University of Turin, the Conference of Western Switzerland's Universities (CUSO), the University of Brescia and the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa to organize the fifth cross-border doctoral workshop based on the theme: Prepare for your future career.
- 09 JUN 18 JUNArqus Alliance: apply for the MSCA MaRaThoN intensive training program at the University of Padua
The Arqus European University Alliance places academic cooperation between its member countries at the heart of its ambitions. As part of this initiative, researchers from the Université de Lyon institutions have the opportunity to benefit from the research support schemes provided by other Arqus institutions. The MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua 2021 workshop is one of them.
- 18 MAY 14 JULLaunch of the sixth session of the Research Ethics MOOC
Having attracted 12,000 participants during the first five sessions, the Université de Lyon’s RESETIS platform is launching a new session of its Ethics MOOC. Registration is open via the FUN-MOOC platform until June 19, 2021.
- 06 MAYArqus focuses its 6th Academic Debate on women entrepreneurship
On Thursday 6th May at 18:00 CET, as part of the Arqus Academy Week 2021, Arqus will hold a new academic debate focusing on the current situation and perspectives on women entrepreneurship and, more particularly, on the question of financing their entrepreneurial project.
- 04 MAYPhD candidates and Post-docs, register now to attend the panel "PhD and entrepreneurship: exploring new opportunities"
On May 4, 2021, Arqus European University Alliance -via its AL5 "Entrepreneurial University & Regional Engagement"- is organising a one-hour webinar specifically dedicated to raising awareness on entrepreneurship as a career path for PhD candidates and Postdocs. This webinar is organised as part of the first Arqus Academy Week.
- 03 MAYRenewing the joint PhD program with the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Université de Lyon Renews its Framework Agreement with the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences This partnership is based on a joint PhD program that aims to strengthen cultural, research and training collaborations.
- 27 APRThe Romanizer history game, grand prize winner at the 2021 Scientific Game Jam Lyon
The 2021 Scientific Game Jam-Lyon took place from April 9 to 11, 2021, as part of the “La Science Entre En Jeu” (science comes into play) festival. 18 teams of young researchers and game developers took on the challenge of creating a science-themed video game in just 48 hours. Ten PhD students from the Université de Lyon took part in this competition.
- 01 APRThe Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region launches a call for “Amorçage Europe” projects
This call for projects is open year-round and aims to provide financial support to researchers and higher education institutions to help them prepare their responses to the European Commission’s calls for projects in research, innovation and training.
- 30 MARThe Université de Lyon gets involved in the EUA-CDE network
Thanks to support from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the Université de Lyon has taken part in a number of online events organized by the EUA-CDE network (Council for Doctoral Education of the European University Association). This network includes 260 universities and aims to promote discussions and experience-sharing among European doctoral training professionals.
- 25 MARThey make the Université de Lyon: meet Kévin Meurdefroid
The UdL met with Kévin Meurdefroid, president of ATTOM, a company supported by the UdL, which recruits doctors and sets up laboratories on the LyonTech-la Doua campus.
- 25 MARWebinar on European funding opportunities for Social Sciences research projects
The ESR Social Sciences institutions’ “COOP-AURA-SHS” regional cooperation network is organizing a half-day webinar on March 25 to discuss European opportunities for Social Sciences research projects. This event is aimed at researchers and research professors who would like to learn about European funding options.
- 23 MAR 20 APRLaunch of a call for projetcs funding for 7 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).
- 23 MARMT180 2021: learn more about our 13 finalists and watch the finals online
The Université de Lyon's regional finals of the international Francophone “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” competition will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Watch it live on the UdL website or Facebook page at 6 PM.