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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Latest news on research
- 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 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.
- 17 NOV 19 NOVThe Economy Days are back from November 17 to 19, 2020
The Fondation pour l'Université de Lyon is organizing the 13th Economy Days (Journées de l’économie – Jéco) on November 17, 18 and 19, 2020. This year’s event will be held exclusively online.
- 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.
- 08 NOVMaster's students: internship offers from the Science Shop are available!
Local food for schoolchildren, green roofs, access to rights in prisons, levers for guidance for young people and more... Discover the 10 subjects of study offered in 2021 by the Science Shop.
- 05 NOV[POSTPONED] PoliCité seminar: studying the relationship between the police and the population in Vaulx-en-Velin
The Science Shop has invited a researcher, a social worker and a local member of the PoliCité collective to come and to discuss the study conducted in East Lyon as part of a seminar in November 2020. This seminar, initially scheduled for April 2020, will take place both in person and online.
- 05 NOV“Les Rendez-vous de l’emploi”: a recruitment forum to boost doctors’ careers
The ‘Rendez-Vous de l’Emploi’ Forum (Employment meetings) - digital edition, organized by the Université de Lyon and its partners, is a unique opportunity for local recruiters to advertise their employment offers and select applicants from a pool of over 800 doctors. This year’s meetings will take place online on Thursday, November 5.
- 02 NOVArqus Alliance: new calls for applications launched for international research projects
Intended for all members of the Arqus scientific community of Lyon Saint-Étienne, these opportunities aim to develop research activities with an international vocation: conferences, doctoral grants, etc.
- 23 OCTDoc’ to Job program; a program for young doctors seeking employment
The Université de Lyon and Pôle emploi (the employment center) are partnering with Verneil Formation to bring you the “Doc’ to Job” program. This program is designed for doctors who have been seeking employment for at least the last five months. The next class will begin in mid-November (the date will be announced soon).
- 14 OCT 08 DECCall for interest in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes’s “Ambitious Research Package”
Through its 2017-2021 Regional Scheme for Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region aims to support academic research projects conducted by research laboratories in public research institutions, including universities, higher education institutions, organizations and university hospitals.
- 02 OCT 12 OCT2020 Science Fair: save the date!
After the successful 2019 Science Fair, which brought together over 50,000 visitors in Lyon and the Rhône region, the Science Fair will return from October 2 to 12, 2020 in a completely new format. Fun, free and open to all; this year’s edition will feature nearly 200 different activities, which you can enjoy either in person at several locations or online from the comfort of your home.
- 02 OCT 10 OCTThe École urbaine de Lyon unveils its Rentrée Anthropocène #2020 program
The École urbaine de Lyon, one of the two Convergence Institutes of the Université de Lyon, is organizing a Rentrée Anthropocène (Anthropocene back-to-school event) which will take place from October 2 to 10, 2020 in the higher education institutions of Lyon and Saint-Étienne.