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 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.
- 24 JAN 30 JANFourth edition of the École urbaine de Lyon’s “À l’École de l’anthropocène” festival
The fourth edition of the “À l'École de l'Anthropocène” (Anthropocene School) festival will be held from January 24 to 30 and will offer an open, sensitive, citizen-based program focusing on global change as part of “Villeurbanne 2022, the French Capital of Culture” event, and will be hosted in one of its iconic venues: Le Rize.
- 20 JANThe Université de Lyon’s Research Ethics Committee (CER-UdL) holds its first blue-ribbon committee
Launched in 2020, the CER-UdL will hold its first blue-ribbon committee on January 20, 2022. The committee’s main task is to provide an advisory opinion on research protocols (both for basic and applied research) to researchers and research professors at the Université de Lyon.
- 11 JANTwo researchers from the Lyon Saint-Étienne site have received ERC Starting Grants
The Université de Lyon congratulates the two young researchers from the Lyon Saint-Étienne site who have received prestigious “Starting Grants” from the European Research Council (ERC) for their research projects.
- 10 JAN 14 JANLight and surface engineering featured in the last SLEIGHT Science Event
The MANUTECH-SLEIGHT Graduate School organized its seventh interdisciplinary week. The event took place from January 10 to 14 and focused on the theme of light-surface engineering.
- 06 JANRead the new “Taking care of animal well-being” article on the Pop’Sciences website
For its article series on animal well-being, Pop’Sciences met with scientists from different disciplines involved in animal welfare research in Lyon and Saint-Étienne. Eight articles are available on the Pop’Sciences website, in a free and open format.
- 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.
- 10 DECFrance-Brazil study day: scientific cooperation between the SCAC São Paulo, the CNRS, the FAPESP and UdL
The Université de Lyon is a partner in the organization of this event, due to take place in person on December 10, 2021, at the FAPESP (the state of São Paulo Research Foundation) and will contribute to the exchange of experiences among members of the CNRS, universities, Brazilian research groups from the state of São Paulo and businesses.
- 01 DECLaunch of the seventh session of the Research Ethics MOOC
The Université de Lyon is launching a new session of its Ethics MOOC. Enrollment is open via the FUN-MOOC platform until March 4, 2022.
- 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.
- 10 NOV 04 JANThe LabEx MILYON launches its call for applications for excellence grants
The Université de Lyon’s Laboratory of Excellence (LabEx) MILYON offers excellence grants to students who wish to integrate one of our partners’ third year of Bachelor's or Master's degree courses in mathematics or computer science.
- 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.