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Latest institutional news
- [CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes launches two specific funds to support higher education and research202317 FEB
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes offers more than 300 permanent grants to individuals, companies, local authorities, organizations and public interest institutions. Among them are several grants and calls for projects aimed at higher education, research and innovation.
- [AGREEMENT] The Métropole de Lyon presents its new University Development Plan – Ambition 2030202310 FEB
On December 12 and 13, 2022, the Métropole de Lyon adopted its new University Development Plan (SDU – Schéma de développement universitaire), after working in close partnership with the Université de Lyon.
- Launch of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region’s “Amorçage Europe” call for projects202308 FEB
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region’s “Amorçage Europe” (Starter Europe) call for projects supports research projects conducted in response to a call for projects from the European Commission in the “research and innovation” and “training” sectors.
- [CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] The Research Ethics Committee is calling for new members202301 FEB
The Université de Lyon’s Research Ethics Committee is a consultative body that aims to support researchers who wish to ensure the ethics of their research protocols (except for research involving the human person).
- A new “Agir ensemble” (Act Together) label for 2023202318 JAN
As part of its Energy and Ecological Transition strategy, the Université de Lyon and the Crous de Lyon have once again been awarded the “Agir ensemble pour des campus durables dans des villes durables” (Act together for sustainable campuses in sustainable cities) label for 2023.
- The Université de Lyon takes part in the 34th edition of the Entretiens Jacques Cartier in Montreal202221 DEC
From October 17 to 19, 2022, the Entretiens Jacques Cartier (EJC) brought thousands of people together to take part in French-speaking interdisciplinary events in Montreal.
- Publication of a guide for best practices from eight higher education institutions to decarbonize their activity202221 NOV
The suggested actions in this document, published in November 2022, are the result of the collective work of eight institutions in the Lyon-Saint-Étienne site, which have been trained in climate issues, carried out their carbon footprint assessment and initiated their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy.
- Seven institutions from the Université de Lyon cited in the THE World University Rankings 2023 by subject202228 OCT
42 French institutions are listed in at least one of the 11 subject rankings of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, published on October 25, 2022. Among them, seven are members or associate institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- Three institutions from the Université de Lyon cited in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023202227 OCT
24 French institutions are ranked in the first edition of the global university sustainability ranking, published by QS on October 25, 2022. Among them, three institutions are members of the Université de Lyon.
- 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.
- Eight institutions of the Université de Lyon are cited in the THE 2023 ranking202212 OCT
46 French institutions are cited among the ranks of the“THE World University Ranking”, with 8 institutions from the Université de Lyon among them.
- Four engineering schools from the Lyon-Saint-Étienne site sign an agreement to strengthen their partnership202229 SEP
On September 29, 2022, The ENTPE, the École Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon and École des Mines de Saint-Étienne signed the 4EI student mobility agreement, which aims to develop a common engineering project on the Lyon Saint-Étienne site, and to offer more specialization options to seniors through inter-institution mobility. The signature took place in the presence of the Directors of the institutions at the Université de Lyon.
- 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.
- QS Best Student Cities 2023 Ranking: Lyon is ranked 2nd in France202229 JUN
The City of Lyon is ranked 45th among the best student cities in the world, tied with Birmingham, and second in France in this year's ranking. It has moved up three ranks since QS 2021.
- Refurbishing the Quais Berthelot university site: the Lyon Cité Campus project comes to an end202222 JUN
Since 2014, the Quais Berthelot university site buildings have been undergoing a major renovation program in order to preserve this historic site in Lyon. This phase of the Lyon Cité Campus project, led by the Université de Lyon and involving the Lumière Lyon 2, Jean Moulin Lyon 3 universities and Sciences Po Lyon, has officially come to an end.