- 08 DEC[ACADEMIC EVENT] Research Ethics Committee Congress 2023
The next Congress of the French Federation of Research Ethics Committees (Fédération Nationale des CER) will take place on Friday December 8, 2023 at the Université Paris Cité. The Congress will focus on “Ethics in RECs, from Aristotle to Chat GPT”.
- 07 DEC[ACADEMIC EVENT] H2O'bjectif Pro #3
This day is aimed at PhD students and young researchers in the H2O'Lyon community who want to boost their careers, continue in academia or move into other types of profession.
- 30 NOV[IMPORTANT] The 2023 Students Welcome Desk is closing its doors!
The Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed. This three-month support program, set up by the Université de Lyon to help international students with their administrative procedures, came to an end on Thursday, November 30. Update on the steps to follow from now on.
- 29 NOV[PUBLICATION] “Confluence of Research Worlds” podcast: Zhanna Karimova
The Collegium - Institute of Advanced Studies of the Université de Lyon is launching “Confluence of Research Worlds” (Confluences des mondes de la recherche), a series of podcasts to discover the ongoing research of the 2023/2024 fellows.
- 25 NOV[PUBLIC EVENT] Fight against sexual and gender-based violence: all events in November!
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Université de Lyon invites you to take part in the events organized by its member and associate institutions, which are free of charge and open to all.
- 24 NOV[AWARD] ERC Consolidator grants: three Lyon projects selected
The European Research Council (ERC) has just communicated the list of beneficiaries of the 2023 Consolidator grants. The Lyon region has three projects, respectively on epilepsy, on an alternative to harmful polyfluorinated compounds (PFAS), and finally on the diversity of languages.
- 22 NOV[ACADEMIC EVENT] Tenth annual meeting of the Inserm Ethics Committee
The Inserm Ethics Committee (CEI – Comité d’éthique de l’Inserm) is organizing its 10th annual meeting on November 22, 2023 in partnership with the Espace éthique Région Île-de-France.
- 20 NOV[PUBLICATION] “Diagnosis 2.0: bringing artificial intelligence into play”, by Pop’Sciences/LYSiERES²
As part of the LYSiERES² project – Science with and for society – led by the Université Lumière Lyon 2, Pop’Sciences has produced a series of articles on the potential of artificial intelligence in the health sector, particularly in the field of diagnostics.
- 18 NOV[PUBLIC EVENT] Students, come and take part in an inter-organizational “Clean Walk” in Lyon!
As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction, the Université de Lyon invites you to take part in a Clean Walk organized by student organizations in Lyon on November 18, 2023.
- 14 NOV[PUBLIC EVENT] Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes’s Ambition Europe Day: save the date!
The Ambition Europe Day is organized by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises, member of the Enterprise Network, in association with all those involved in the regional innovation ecosystem.
- 07 NOV[ACADEMIC EVENT] The Collegium de Lyon presents its 2023/2024 fellows
The Collegium de Lyon, the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) of the Université de Lyon, is organising the presentation of the 2023-2024 fellows on Tuesday, November 7 at 2 p.m., in the amphitheater of the Université de Lyon. The fellows will be presenting their research projects.
- 07 NOV[PUBLICATION] Launch of the twelfth Pop’Sciences Mag: “Water, now or never”
In November, Pop’Sciences will publish the latest issue of its magazine focusing on water management, from the preservation of this precious resource to its use for human activities. Find out more about this new issue during a panel discussion, in collaboration with the Municipal Library of Lyon!
- 06 NOV[PORTRAIT] Discover the winners of the 2023 Young Researcher Prize
On November 6, at the Sciences Po Lyon Public Factory, the Métropole de Lyon and the City of Lyon, together with the Université de Lyon, awarded the 2023 Young Researcher Prize. Find out who the four winners of this year’s €5,000 prize are.
- 06 NOV[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] My Thesis in 180 Seconds 2024 edition
All PhD students and recent graduates of the Université de Lyon are invited to take part in the 2024 edition of the My Thesis in 180 Seconds competition. Applications are open until February 11, 2024.
- 04 NOV 10 NOV[PUBLIC EVENT] Students, come share your ideas and get involved in hospitality!
From November 4 to 10, the Métropole de Lyon and the cities of Lyon and Villeurbanne are organizing the Biennale de l’Hospitalité (Hospitality Biennial). A week of seminars, screenings, visits, discussions, etc. designed to inform, share, mobilize, and make Lyon a more welcoming and supportive place.
- 04 NOV 12 NOV[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Support your peers’ mental health with Nightline Lyon!
The Université de Lyon supports the initiatives of organizations working for the well-being of all students. Find out more about Nightline Lyon’s night-time listening service and how to get involved.
- 02 NOV[AWARD] 2023-2024 Rankings by Subject: the Université de Lyon institutions ranked in the THE and the ARWU
Once again this year, the Université de Lyon’s member and associate institutions have made their mark in the Shanghai 2023 (published on October 27, 2023) and Times Higher Education 2024 (published on October 26, 2023) rankings by subject.
- 26 OCT[ACADEMIC EVENT] Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) conference at the Université de Lyon
The Université de Lyon is organizing a conference held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science on Thursday, October 26. To mark the occasion, a delegation from the JSPS Strasbourg Office will present the various mobility programs funded by Japan.
- 19 OCT[ACADEMIC EVENT] Discover propositions for post-doctoral positions at the Rendez-vous Carnot 2023
The Rendez-vous Carnot is a unique event in France, allowing innovative companies (of all sizes and from all sectors of activity) to meet with research laboratories to establish the R&D partnerships necessary to finalize their innovation project.
- 12 OCT 13 OCT[ACADEMIC EVENT] MANUTECH-SISE organizes its seventh seminar
On October 12 and 13, 2023, the MANUTECH-SISE (Surface and Interface Science and Engineering) Laboratory of Excellence will organize its biennial seminar, in Marcoux, in the Loire department.
- 10 OCT[ACADEMIC EVENT] The Université de Lyon, partner of the 2023 Entretiens Jacques Cartier
The 35th edition of the Entretiens Jacques Cartier will be held in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region from October 9 to 11, 2023. The entire program will revolve around a single theme: the France-Quebec Year of Innovation.
- 06 OCT 16 OCT[PUBLIC EVENT] The 2023 Science Fair brings sport to the city of Lyon and the Rhône departement!
Every year, throughout France, the Science Fair invites 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 theme of the 2023 Science Fair will be “Sports and Science”.
- 02 OCT[PUBLICATION] Watch the “All you need to know about health insurance in France” webinar
On August 29, the Loire CPAM organized a webinar entitled: “International students: all you need to know about health insurance in France”. The Université de Lyon is making the recording available to students who may have missed it.
- 02 OCT[AGREEMENT] Renewal of partnership between the University of São Paulo and the Université de Lyon
The Université de Lyon and the University of São Paulo (USP) have renewed their partnership for another five years at a signing ceremony held on October 2, 2023.
- 01 OCT[PORTRAIT] Rulan Verma, PhD student at CNRS Rhône Auvergne
Rulan Verma, PhD student at the IRCELyon laboratory shares with us her experience with Espace Ulys!
- 30 SEP 29 JUN[PUBLIC EVENT] The new MMI exhibition brings math and computer science to the table
The House of Mathematics and Computer Science (MMI, Maison des Mathématiques et de l'Informatique), a LabEx MILYON project supported by the Université de Lyon, invites you to discover its new exhibition, “Dans ma cuisine” (“In my kitchen”), from September 30, 2023 to June 29, 2024.
- 27 SEP[PORTRAIT] Meet the 2023-2024 Fellows of the Collegium de Lyon
New international fellows started their residency at the Collegium de Lyon for the academic year 2023-24.
- 26 SEP 29 SEP[ACADEMIC EVENT] EAIE 2023: the Université de Lyon attends with members and associates
The Université de Lyon will attend, from September 26 to 29, the 33rd edition of the largest institutional fair in Europe, organized by the EAIE (European Association of International Education).
- 25 SEP 20 OCT[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Participate in the 2024 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.
- 12 SEP[ACADEMIC EVENT] The Université de Lyon hosts a conference from Fulbright France
On Tuesday, September 12, the Université de Lyon will host a conference presenting the Franco-American Fulbright Commission.
- 12 SEP[AWARD] A researcher from Université Lyon 1 receives the CNRS innovation medal
On November 14, Patricia Rousselle, CNRS Research Director at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, will receive the CNRS Innovation Medal for her work on skin healing and regeneration.
- 11 SEP[PUBLICATION] The Université de Lyon releases its 2022 annual report
With this annual report, the Université de Lyon invites you to discover the major projects and actions that its teams carried out in 2022, in terms of training and doctorate, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, international policies, campus and student life, science and society.
- 06 SEP[PUBLICATION] In 2023, the Student Health portal includes a new directory and a complete English version
The Université de Lyon, at the initiative of the health referents of its member and associate institutions and with the support of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, is launching a new online health directory. The Student Health portal has also been translated into English, with the aim of improving knowledge of the French healthcare system and facilitating access to healthcare for all students on the site.
- 04 SEP 30 NOV[PUBLIC EVENT] In 2023, the SWD returns with both hotline and physical appointments!
Every year at the start of the academic year in September, the Université de Lyon sets up its Students Welcome Desk to greet international students and help with their their back-to-school procedures. In Lyon, the 2023 edition will be held from September 4 to November 30.
- 04 SEP[FORMALITIES] Free listening service and follow-up with a psychologist for international students
Thanks to the support of the Métropole de Lyon, the Jean Bergeret regional institute is offering a free listening and psychological support service for international students living in Lyon.
- 01 SEP[PORTRAIT] Marcelo Giordan, teacher-researcher hosted at ENS de Lyon
Marcelo Giordan, teacher researcher at the ICAR laboratory talks about his experience with Espace Ulys!
- 29 AUG[SCIENTIFIC RESULTS] The Rhône-Auvergne CNRS laboratories participate in groundbreaking research
The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS – Centre national de la recherche scientifique) is a multidisciplinary public research organization under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Its local branch gathers most of the laboratories and research units in Lyon and Saint-Étienne, affiliated with our institutions.
- 24 AUG[FORMALITIES] Start of the 2023 academic year: the MESR provides guidance
On August 16, the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR - Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche) published its guide to the start of the 2023-2024 academic year. This comprehensive guide outlines measures taken to improve the daily life of students, with particular emphasis on the importance of providing support to students.
- 01 AUG[PORTRAIT] Zhaoke Luo, PhD student at INSERM
Zhaoke Luo, PhD student at the SBRI laboratory shares with us his experience with Espace Ulys!
- 19 JUL[SCIENTIFIC RESULTS] European Life RECYCLO project: a first prototype under construction
While the recycling of wastewater is still not very present in Europe and in France, the Life RECYCLO project tackles the problem of the reuse of laundry water. An innovative project that has just taken a new important step: the prototype is under construction at the premises of the Treewater company in Alixan, near Valence (France).
- 06 JUL[RETROSPECTIVE] End of the Lyon Cité Campus operation: Campus LyonTech-la Doua project delivery
On July 6, 2023, the Université de Lyon and its partners – the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes academic region, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region and the Métropole de Lyon, symbolically brought to a close Lyon Cité Campus, a major project to modernize the Université de Lyon’s real estate portfolio that began 14 years ago.
- 03 JUL[PUBLICATION] “When light illuminates living things”: discover the new Pop’Sciences dossier
For its new feature on light, Pop’Sciences met with scientists and lighting professionals in the Lyon Saint-Étienne region.
- 03 JUL 06 JUL[ACADEMIC EVENT] Tenth Science Event for the Manutech-SLEIGHT Graduate School
The Manutech SLEIGHT Graduate School will hold its 10th SLEIGHT Science Event from July 3 to July 6 2023 in Saint-Étienne, bringing together researchers and students from the Saint-Étienne Lyon site. The topic for this event will be Sustainable Surface Engineering.
- 03 JUL 15 SEP[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] China Scholarship Council 2024 Doctoral Scholarship Campaign
The Université de Lyon has signed an agreement with the China Scholarship Council (CSC) to provide funding of 30 doctoral scholarships per year. This agreement allows Chinese students to do their PhD in one of the member institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- 27 JUN[AWARD] 5 institutions from the Université de Lyon mentioned in the QS Rankings 2024
The QS World University Rankings, established by the British company QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), was published on June 27, 2023. Five member institutions from the Université de Lyon were mentioned in this twentieth edition.
- 26 JUN[FORMALITIES] The new platform for managing doctoral registrations is now open
The Université de Lyon has just launched its new platform for managing pedagogical registrations for PhD students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- 13 JUN[PUBLICATION] Guide for raising awareness on social and environmental issues
Under the Agir ensemble (Act together) label, the Université de Lyon and the Crous de Lyon are offering 35 member and associate institutions a guide to five workshops to help them raise public awareness.
- 09 JUN 10 JUN[AWARD] The AS UdL rugby sevens team wins the French university championships
On June 9 and 10, 2023, the Ernest Wallon Stadium in Toulouse hosted the French men’s and women’s university rugby sevens championships. At the end of a great competition, the AS UdL athletes took the championship in the elite men’s category!
- 07 JUN[NEWS] The Research Ethics Committee welcomes four new members
Established in 2022, the Université de Lyon’s Research Ethics Committee (CER-UdL) supports researchers who wish to ensure the ethics of their research protocols (except for research involving human subjects). It will welcome four new members at the start of the 2023 academic year.
- 07 JUN[AGREEMENT] Our 35 institutions reaffirm their commitment to the socio-ecological transition
On June 7, the Université de Lyon organized the first “Assises de la transition” (Transition conferences) for its 35 member and associate institutions, led by Frank Debouck, its President, and Cécile Delolme, its Vice-President for Major Transitions and Director of the ENTPE.
- 05 JUN 09 JUN[PUBLIC EVENT] Meet & Fabrik 2023, the creativity and innovation rendezvous!
From June 5 to 9, 2023, the Innovation Factory from the Université de Lyon opens it doors for the second edition of “Meet & Fabrik”. On the agenda: meetings, round tables, creativity and prototyping workshops, an exhibition at the FabLab, demonstrations, open house, launch party...
- 01 JUN[AWARD] 4 Université de Lyon institutions ranked in the THE Impact Ranking 2023
As in 2022, the Times Higher Education Impact 2023 Ranking includes 22 French institutions. Among them were four member or associate institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- 30 MAY 02 JUN[ACADEMIC EVENT] The Université de Lyon will attend the NAFSA Annual Expo & Conference
The 75th Annual Conference and Expo of NAFSA Association of International Educators will be held this year from May 30 to June 2 in Washington D.C.
- 30 MAY[AWARD] 18 professors from Lyon Saint-Étienne appointed members of the IUF
The Université de Lyon congratulates the 18 research professors from the Lyon Saint-Étienne site who have been appointed members of the University Institute of France (Institut Universitaire de France – IUF) from October 1, 2023, for a period of five years.
- 26 MAY[PORTRAIT] Enkhtuul Batbold, PhD student at the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Enkhtuul Batbold, PhD student at the CRCL laboratory shares with us her experience with Espace Ulys!
- 25 MAY[PUBLICATION] “Treatment resistance: the quest for solutions”, a series by Pop’Sciences & CNRS
Pop’Sciences has partnered with the CNRS to provide a multidisciplinary overview of the research involved in tackling the global health crisis of antibiotic resistance.
- 23 MAY[AWARD] Two Lyon projects selected as part of the national "Innovation santé 2030" plan
On May 16, 2023, the French President announced the creation of four new bioclusters and 12 new university hospital institutes (IHU – instituts hospitalo-universitaires) to strengthen health research in France and accelerate the transition from research to care. Among them, two Lyon-based programs of excellence have been selected: Everest (liver diseases) and BCF2I – French Biocluster for Innovation in Infectious Diseases.
- 12 MAY 14 MAY[PUBLIC EVENT] Pop’Sciences 2023 Festival: the event for young people, families and science lovers is back!
Every two years, the Université de Lyon organizes a festival in the heart of a city. With over a hundred activities that are free and open to all, the Pop’Sciences Festival is the perfect opportunity for researchers, PhD students, local cultural partners, etc., to meet local residents and share their passion for science.
- 10 MAY[PORTRAIT] Salim Dahmani, PhD student at INSA Lyon
Salim Dahmani, PhD student at the Ampère laboratory talks about his experience with Espace Ulys!
- 19 APR[RETROSPECTIVE] The Université de Lyon meets with a South American delegation
On April 19, departments from the Université de Lyon relating to innovation and entrepreneurship (the Innovation Factory, SATT PULSALYS & the Entrepreneurship Center) took part in a workshop organized by the Université Lyon 2 as part of the TETRIS (TEchnology TransfeR Innovation Schemes in Latin America) project around innovation and technology transfer.
- 18 APR[IN OUR INSTITUTIONS] "Accelerating the development of higher education & research”: local awardees
Forty-four higher education institutions are winners of the ASDESR call for projects, launched in November 2021 by the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) and the National Research Agency (ANR). Among the winners, two projects hail from the Lyon Saint-Étienne academic site.
- 18 APR[AGREEMENT] The Université de Lyon ComUE and the East China Normal University renew their partnership
On April 18, 2023, the East China Normal University (ECNU) and the Université de Lyon renewed their framework agreement, signed in 2012 and renewed for the first time in 2018, for another 5 years.
- 06 APR 30 JUN[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Submit for the Young Researcher Prize 2023
The Métropole de Lyon and the City of Lyon, in association with the Université de Lyon, are launching a call for applications for the 2023 Young Researcher Prize.
- 05 APR[COURSE] Launch of a new 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 June 16, 2023.
- 03 APR 05 APR[PUBLIC EVENT] 2023 JACES: arts and culture take center stage at the Université de Lyon
To mark the tenth edition of the Arts and Culture in Higher Education Days (Journées des arts et de la culture dans l’enseignement supérieur – JACES), the Lyon and Saint-Étienne higher education institutions are offering an artistic and cultural program filled with more than 20 events from April 3 to 5, 2023.
- 30 MAR[GRANT] ERC “Advanced” Grants: two scientific projects from Lyon awarded
The European Research Council (ERC) has just announced the list of recipients of the prestigious “Advanced” grants. Lyon has two laureates: TEMPO* and IGN.
- 30 MAR 31 MAY[FORMALITIES] The Student Social Dossier 2023-2024 campaign is open until May 31
Students and future students can now apply for accommodation and/or a scholarship with the Crous de Lyon before May 31, 2023, to prepare for the start of the school year in September.
- 28 MAR[IN OUR INSTITUTIONS] QS Rankings by Subject 2023: the Université de Lyon institutions make their mark
The QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023, compiled by the British company QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), was published on March 22. This 13th edition includes nine member and associate institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- 28 MAR 04 APR[RETROSPECTIVE] New stakes for the academic site and the Lyon health ecosystem with Brazil
The Université de Lyon welcomed two Brazilian delegations in March and April 2023. The goal was to introduce the academic site and the Lyon health ecosystem, in order to stimulate exchanges and build new collaborations with Brazil.
- 22 MAR[RETROSPECTIVE] MT180 2023: Lucie Boël and Valentin Gautier win the Université de Lyon regional finals
The 12 doctoral students who took part in the regional finals of the international My Thesis in 180 Seconds competition delighted the large audience at the Université de Lyon’s Grand Amphitheater on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The candidates who qualified for the national semi-final are Lucie Boël, from the Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 and Valentin Gautier, from INSA Lyon.
- 22 MAR[PUBLICATION] The Life RECYCLO EU project launches its newsletter
Two years after the launch of the Life RECYCLO project, it is continuing its activities and its communication with the general public. Whether you are a laundry professional or user, curious about water conservation, or simply interested in science, subscribe to the newsletter to keep up to date with the project’s progress!
- 21 MAR[PUBLIC EVENT] 2023 edition of My Thesis in 180 Seconds: meet our 12 finalists and watch the regional final
The Université de Lyon regional final of the international Francophone “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” competition will take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6 PM. You can watch the final in person or via live streaming on the UdL website and Facebook page.
- 21 MAR[AGREEMENT] The Université de Lyon renews its commitment to the U7+ Alliance in Japan
The U7+ Alliance provides the University Presidents with a unique forum for discussion regarding higher education and research. It calls upon the world’s largest universities to demonstrate their decisive role and responsibility within the multilateral framework.
- 20 MAR 25 MAR[ACADEMIC EVENT] Water Week 2023
The graduate school H2O'Lyon and their partners are offering a week of open university events to match World Water Day on March 22, the theme of which this year is "Accelerating Change". A rich programme to better understand the issues surrounding water. To be followed face-to-face or remotely: webinars, workshops, exhibitions, round discussions, etc.
- 08 MAR 22 MAR[PUBLIC EVENT] 25th edition of the Brain Awareness Week
The 25th Brain Awareness Week (Semaine du Cerveau) 2023 will be held in the city of Lyon under the theme: “My brain explores the world”.
- 06 MAR[RETROSPECTIVE] ASUdL: Results from the French Athletics and Archery Championships
2023 is off to a flying start for the Université de Lyon’s Sports Association. After winning several titles during the French Indoor Athletics, Judo and Archery Championships, the UdL Sports Association (AS UdL) 8+ rowing team will be awarded the 2022 “International Men’s Team of the Year” University Sports Trophy.
- 27 FEB[IN OUR INSTITUTIONS] CNRS laboratory at bottom of Mediterranean for probing sea and sky
The CNRS laboratory "Sous-marin Provence Méditerranée", co-directed with Aix-Marseille University and IFREMER, is a pioneering new research platform.
- 23 FEB[IN OUR INSTITUTIONS] ERC Consolidator: 41 French recipients, including 3 from Lyon Saint-Étienne
In 2022, the European Research Council funded more than 300 researchers in Europe through its “ERC Consolidator Grants”. Forty-one of the recipients are from France, including three from the Lyon Saint-Étienne university site.
- 22 FEB[RETROSPECTIVE] The Université de Lyon resumes its academic partnerships in Brazil
Brazil, and in particular the State of São Paulo, is one of the geographical areas with which the Université de Lyon has been developing close relations. After a brief interruption due to the Covid crisis, the Université de Lyon resumed its activities in 2022, particularly in the fields of training and research.
- 20 FEB[PORTRAIT] The Collegium de Lyon welcomed the new fellows of its 2022-2023 cohort
The international researchers in residency at the Collegium de Lyon for 2023 have arrived.
- 17 FEB[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes launches 2 funds to support higher education & research
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.
- 10 FEB[AGREEMENT] The Métropole de Lyon presents its new University Development Plan – Ambition 2030
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.
- 10 FEBStudents Welcome Desk: a look back at 2022
Each year, at the beginning of the academic year in September, the Université de Lyon sets up its Students Welcome Desk (SWD), a special service to welcome and assist international students upon their arrival in Lyon and Saint-Étienne. The 2022 SWD was open from September 5 to November 30.
- 08 FEBLaunch of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region’s “Amorçage Europe” call for projects
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.
- 04 FEBDiscover the “Taking Care of Yourself and Preventing the Risks of Cancer” digital exhibition
As part of World Cancer Day, the Université de Lyon ComUE is inviting students from the Lyon and Saint-Étienne sites to take part in the “Prendre soin de soi et prévenir les risques du cancer” (Taking Care of Yourself and Preventing the Risks of Cancer) digital exhibition developed by the Léon Bérard Center and the Rhône Committee of the League against Cancer.
- 02 FEB 14 APRApply now for the 2023 edition of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region’s International Ambition scheme
The Ambition International call for projects aims to strengthen the reputation and recognition of higher education and research in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
- 01 FEB[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] The Research Ethics Committee is calling for new members
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).
- 01 FEB 18 APR“Mon Master”: the new national platform to apply for a Master’s program
Available from February 1, 2023, the monmaster.gouv.fr website will include all the training courses leading to the national Master’s degree, updated by accredited higher education institutions.
- 30 JANDiscover the Nightline Survival Kit
Because looking after your health is very important, the Université de Lyon presents the Survival Kit (kit de (sur)vie), an online resource developed by Nightline, to help you take care of your mental health and that of those around you.
- 24 JAN 28 JAN"À l’École de l’Anthropocène" returns from January 24 to 28, 2023
From January 24 to 28, 2023, the École urbaine de Lyon – Université de Lyon and its partners are organizing the fifth edition of the “À l’École de l’Anthropocène” (Anthropocene School) event, hosted for the second year at the Rize in Villeurbanne.
- 18 JANA new “Agir ensemble” (Act Together) label for 2023
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.
- 21 DECThe Université de Lyon takes part in the 34th edition of the Entretiens Jacques Cartier in Montreal
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.
- 14 DECFive years of commitment to student life: launch of the 2022–2027 Student Life Master Plan
On December 14, 2022, Sciences Po Lyon hosted the launch event of the 2022-2027 Student Life Master Plan, supported by the Université de Lyon and the Crous de Lyon. This is an ideal opportunity to make the Student Life Master Plan available to all those involved in student life at the Académie de Lyon in order to implement new initiatives over the next five years.
- 08 DECDiscover the winners of the 2022 Young Researcher Prize
On December 5, at the Lumière Institute, the Métropole de Lyon and the City of Lyon, together with the Université de Lyon, awarded the 2022 Young Researcher Prize. Watch the video and find out more about the research projects of the four winners and the reasons why they came to Lyon.
- 02 DECThe Université de Lyon hosts the 2022 Congress of Research Ethics Committees
The Université de Lyon – via the CER-UdL (UdL Research Ethics Committee) – is hosting the Congress of Research Ethics Committees on December 2, 2022 in Lyon. This one-day event brings together the institutional Research Ethics Committees from all over France (academic, university-hospital and institutional structures) to discuss “Reviewing human research ethics: laws and practices”.
- 02 DECA successful 2022 Research Ethics Committee Congress at the Université de Lyon
The Université de Lyon – via the CER-UdL (UdL Research Ethics Committee) – hosted the Congress of Research Ethics Committees on December 2, 2022 in Lyon. This one-day event brought together the institutional Research Ethics Committees (RECs) from all over France, in order to discuss “Reviewing human research ethics: laws and practices”.
- 30 NOVThe Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed: so what happens after Nov.30?
The Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed. This three-month support program, set up by the Université de Lyon to help international students with their administrative procedures, came to an end on Wednesday, November 30.
- 29 NOVTake part in the Ambition Europe Day on November 29, in Lyon
The Ambition Europe Day, organized by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is aimed at industrial businesses and industry services, as well as academic research structures (laboratories, research centers, etc.) starting up or with some knowledge of European funding for research and innovation.
- 28 NOVThe Collegium de Lyon welcomes new fellows
New international fellows started their residency at the Collegium de Lyon for the academic year 2022-23.
- 22 NOVThe CNRS shines a spotlight on its 2022 Lyon-based talent
On November 22, 2022 the Grand Amphitheater of the Université Lumière Lyon 2 hosted the official ceremony in honor of research talents from the CNRS Rhône Auvergne, during which six Lyon-based researchers received this prestigious award.
- 21 NOVThe Université de Lyon’s Sports Association (AS UdL), tied for first place in France at the FFSU MAIF Challenge 2021-2022
L’Association sportive de l’Université de Lyon a remporté le Challenge national 2021-2022 desAt the 2021-2022 FFSU (French Federation for Sport at University) MAIF National Challenge of sports associations, The Université de Lyon’s Sports Association tied first place with the Université de Bordeaux.
- 21 NOVPublication of a guide for best practices from eight higher education institutions to decarbonize their activity
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.
- 16 NOVThe Espace Ulys is back!
With a new team, the EURAXESS welcome center, Espace Ulys, is mobilized to help with the arrival and stay of international researchers and scientists from member and partner institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- 14 NOVPublication of the tenth survey on the professional future of doctors from the Université de Lyon
A total of 512 doctors, who graduated from the Lyon Saint-Étienne site in 2018, took part in this tenth survey conducted by the Observatory for Doctors Entering Employment (OIPD).
- 07 NOVOuverture de la campagne de bourses doctorales 2023 du China Scholarship Council
La ComUE Université de Lyon (UdL) a mis en place un partenariat avec le China Scholarship Council (CSC) qui prévoit le financement de 30 bourses doctorales par an par le CSC. Il vise à permettre à des étudiants chinois d’effectuer leur doctorat dans un des établissements membres de la ComUE Université de Lyon.
- 07 NOV“Añoranza”, a short film about the challenges international students face when moving to a new country
The Université de Lyon supports the initiatives of its member and associate institutions to improve the well-being of students. Discover “Añoranza”, a short film made by a group of international students for a film therapy project with the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 health service.
- 07 NOVLaunch of the 2023 China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarships campaign
The Université de Lyon (UdL) has entered into a partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC), which provides funding for 30 doctoral scholarships each year through the CSC. It aims to enable Chinese students to study for their PhD in one of the Université de Lyon’s member institutions.
- 28 OCTSeven institutions from the Université de Lyon cited in the THE World University Rankings 2023 by subject
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.
- 27 OCTThree institutions from the Université de Lyon cited in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023
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.
- 25 OCTL’Oréal-Unesco Awards for Women in Science: three researchers from Lyon receive awards
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the 16th edition of the L’Oréal-Unesco Young Talents Prize - France for Women in Science was awarded to 35 exceptional female doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers. Three of them are from the Lyon Saint-Étienne laboratories.
- 17 OCT“Stop Violences” – the new section for victims or witnesses of gender-based violence, harassment or discrimination
As a student, PhD student or member of staff of any gender, have you been, or are you currently, a victim or witness of gender-based and sexual violence, bullying and/or discrimination? Your institutions offer listening and support schemes. You can find them under the new section of the health portal.
- 14 OCTA researcher from the ENS in Lyon is awarded the CNRS Scientific Mediation Medal
Since 2021, the CNRS presents a Scientific Mediation Medal to scientists or staff members supporting research.
- 13 OCTCalling all students: don’t miss International Student Night!
International Student Night (Nuit de Étudiants du Monde — NEM) is a special evening to help international students settle in at the beginning of the academic year. This annual event, organized by the Métropole de Lyon and its partners, is open to all students and is free of charge. See you at the Transbordeur concert hall on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 9 PM to 4:30 AM!
- 12 OCTEight institutions of the Université de Lyon are cited in the THE 2023 ranking
46 French institutions are cited among the ranks of the“THE World University Ranking”, with 8 institutions from the Université de Lyon among them.
- 10 OCTInternational Alliance Brazil: medical research cooperation
As part of its international collaborations, the Université de Lyon is developing close relations with economic stakeholders in Brazil.
- 07 OCT 17 OCT2022 Science Fair in the Lyon metropolis and Rhône department: climate, are we talking about it?
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 2022 edition will be held from October 7 to 17 in Lyon and in the Rhône department. Save the date!
- 06 OCT 08 OCTLyon Urban School’s international “Imagining the future” seminar
Lyon Urban School is organizing an international seminar focusing on environmental vulnerability and public decision-making in a post-disaster context. The seminar will be held from October 6 to 8 in Lyon and Tokyo, as part of the 2022 "Rentrée Anthropocène" event.
- 29 SEPFour engineering schools from the Lyon-Saint-Étienne site sign an agreement to strengthen their partnership
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.
- 13 SEP 16 SEPEAIE 2022: a look back at the 32nd annual conference in Barcelona
After two years of online gatherings, more than 6,300 participants from over 90 countries came together in person at the EAIE 2022 conference, held from September 13 to 16 in Barcelona, Spain.
- 07 SEPArtificial intelligence: bringing together the academic and corporate worlds
Five Université de Lyon institutions (Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lumière Lyon 2, Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, ENS de Lyon and Mines Saint-Étienne) and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ‘Minalogic’ digital technology competitiveness cluster invite you to attend an afternoon of discussions with the academic and corporate communities on a variety of subjects related to artificial intelligence.
- 05 SEP 30 NOVInternational students, this year again the Students Welcome Desk supports you 100% remotely!
Every year at the start of the academic year in September, the Université de Lyon sets up its Students Welcome Desk, a service for welcoming and supporting international students upon their arrival in Lyon and Saint-Étienne. In Lyon, the 2022 edition will be held from September 5 to November 30.
- 05 SEPThe Université de Lyon commits to water conservation
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.
- 05 SEP 30 SEPTCL teams meet with students on campuses all over Lyon
To help students buy a new pass or renew their old one, the TCL team is setting up a number of stands on university campuses throughout the Lyon area up until September 30.
- 18 AUGThe Université de Lyon takes second place at the European Universities Games Lodz 2022
With thirteen medals, including six gold, the athletes and coaches of the UdL Sports Association (AS UdL) finished in second place at the EUSA Games 2022, the European University Championships, which were held from July 17 to 30 in Lodz (Poland).
- 04 JUL 08 JULEighth SLEIGHT science event: present and future of photonic technologies for health & space
On July 4 to 8, 2022, Manutech-SLEIGHT Graduate School hosted its eighth SLEIGHT science event, bringing together more than 150 participants to discuss how photonics technology can be used in healthcare and space.
- 02 JUL 03 JULThe Life RECYCLO project will be taking part in the Entre Rhône et Saône Festival
The Life RECYCLO project, of which the Université de Lyon is a partner, will take part in the Entre Rhône et Saône Festival in July. This is the first edition of this Lyon event, which will put water in the spotlight.
- 29 JUNQS Best Student Cities 2023 Ranking: Lyon is ranked 2nd in France
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.
- 22 JUNRefurbishing the Quais Berthelot university site: the Lyon Cité Campus project comes to an end
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.
- 09 JUNFive Université de Lyon institutions ranked in the QS World University Ranking 2023
The QS World University Ranking, established by the British company QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), was published on June 8. This year’s ranking includes five member institutions from the Université de Lyon.
- 07 JUNThe Université de Lyon welcomes a delegation from the Université de Sherbrooke
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the Université de Lyon welcomed a delegation from the Université de Sherbrooke (Quebec), in order to reaffirm the links between the two institutions and to strengthen existing collaborations, particularly in the fields of research and innovation. This is the first time that these two universities have met since the beginning of the health crisis, a little over two years ago.
- 31 MAYCome and cheer on our PhD student Bastien Marguet during the 2022 MT180 national finals
Come and support Bastien Marguet, a PhD student at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, and the 15 other finalists at the My Thesis in 180 Seconds national finals on May 31, 2022 at the Bourse du Travail in Lyon.
- 31 MAYPop’Sciences celebrates its fifth anniversary with the NIMS forum
P for Popularizing knowledge, O for an Open campus, P for Producing science with and for the public...For the past five years, the Pop’Sciences portal has evolved to provide a complete offer to all science lovers: events, themed articles, magazines, festivals... To mark its fifth anniversary, Pop’Sciences takes part in the NIMS 2022 Forum.
- 25 MAY 15 SEPLaunch of the Rhône Campus Alliance (ACR) call to fund French-Swiss research projects
This call for projects aims to strengthen collaborations between partners of the Rhône Campus Alliance, by implementing new projects or consolidating existing ones.
- 10 MAYThe Université de Lyon institutions have made their mark in the THE Impact 2022 ranking
Twenty-two French institutions are listed in the “THE Impact Ranking”, published on April 27, 2022 by the British Times Higher Education magazine. Among them were four member or associated institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- 27 APRSeven institutions from the Université de Lyon listed in the CWUR 2022 ranking
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), established in 2012, publishes a ranking of the world’s higher education and research institutions. The results of the 2022/23 ranking were published on April 25, 2022, listing seven institutions from the Université de Lyon.
- 22 APRThe LYSiERES project led by the Université Lumière Lyon 2 receives the “Science with and for Society” label
The Université Lumière Lyon 2 is among the twelve new winners awarded this label by the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI) during the second wave of the “Science with and for Society” (SAPS - "Science avec et pour la société") call for projects.
- 19 APRResearch Ethics Committee: "Providing answers to academic and societal questions"
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). Dr. Humbert de Fréminville, who chairs the CER-UdL, explains its objectives and how it works.
- 15 APREight Junior Professor Chairs at the Lyon Saint-Étienne site selected by the Ministry for 2022
On April 13, the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research announced the list of 137 Junior Professor Chairs selected for 2022. These include eight chairs from higher education institutions on the Lyon Saint-Étienne university site.
- 08 APRNine Université de Lyon institutions in the QS by Subject 2022 Ranking
The QS by Subject 2022 ranking, established by the British company QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), was published on April 6. Nine institutions, whether member or associated of the Université de Lyon, are present in this twelfth edition.
- 08 APRFour researchers from the Université de Lyon institutions receive a bronze medal from the CNRS
Each year, the CNRS presents various awards to those who have made the greatest contribution to its influence and to the advancement of research.
- 08 APR 15 JULYoung Researcher Prize: apply before July 15, 2022
Each year, the Métropole de Lyon, in partnership with the Université de Lyon, awards young researchers prizes to promote scientific excellence in Lyon.
- 07 APRInternational Alliance Webinar: “French-Brazilian scientific cooperation tools”
The Université de Lyon and the Office for Cooperation and Cultural Action of the French Consulate in São Paulo are working in close collaboration with the CNRS office in South America and the FAPESP to organize a webinar on the scientific cooperation tools developed between France and Brazil.
- 06 APR 31 JULThe Innovation Factory is taking part in the International Design Biennial in Saint-Étienne
From April 6 to July 31, 2022, the Université de Lyon’s Innovation Factory is organizing a number of activities as part of the Saint-Étienne International Design Biennial. These activities will take place in the D-Factory.
- 04 APR 06 APR2022 JACES: arts and culture take center stage on the Lyon and Saint-Étienne campuses!
For the fifth year running, the Université de Lyon and higher education institutions in Lyon and Saint-Étienne chose to combine their artistic and cultural programs and highlight student initiatives on campus. Organized as part of the Arts and Culture in Higher Education Days (Journées des arts et de la culture dans l’enseignement supérieur – JACES), Campus Arts will host over 20 events from April 4 to 6, 2022.
- 28 MAR 29 APRThe MILyon LabEx’s House of Mathematics and Computer Science is launching its annual call for projects
The House of Mathematics and Computer Science (Maison des Mathématiques et de l’Informatique – MMI), part of the Université de Lyon's MILYON Laboratory of excellence (Laboratoire d’excellence), is looking for training, leading or education organizations or professionals to help develop the program for its next season.
- 25 MARMT180 2022: Bastien Marguet and Arthur Guerin-Turcq win the Université de Lyon regional final
The Université de Lyon regional final of the “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” (MT180) competition was held on Thursday, March 24, in the Université de Lyon’s Grand Amphitheater. Fourteen candidates from the site’s institutions presented their thesis subjects, with a mix of humor and scientific popularization, to a full house, as well as online, before three jury prizes and one people’s choice award were awarded.
- 21 MAR 26 MARÉcole urbaine de Lyon & H2O'Lyon Graduate School partner up to celebrate Water Week 2022
From March 21 to 26, 2022, the École urbaine de Lyon, the H2O'Lyon Graduate School and their partners are organising a Water Week on the theme of groundwater, to match Unesco's World Water Day.
- 14 MARDossierFacile supports you in setting up your rental file
DossierFacile, one of the winning projects of the "Fabrique numérique", is a national system that helps you compile a quality digital rental file to find accommodation.
- 12 MAR 26 MARBrain Awareness Week is returning to Lyon from March 12 to 26, 2022
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.
- 08 MARThe site’s institutions come together for International Women’s Day
On March 8, the site’s institutions are organizing a variety of events open to all to celebrate International Women’s Day. The program includes games, workshops, lectures, debate sessions, documentary resources, theatrical performances and an exhibition.
- 07 MAR 30 JUN“Experiments of the World”: a new online course offered by the CHEL[s]
The Collège des Hautes Études Lyon Science[s] (CHEL[s]) is launching its new MOOC entitled “Experiments of the World”. This four-week online course includes speakers from the École Centrale de Lyon, the ENS de Lyon, Sciences Po Lyon, Mines Saint-Étienne, VetAgro Sup and the CNSMD de Lyon.
- 01 MARNew guide on psychosocial risks for PhD students in Lyon and Saint-Étienne
The Université de Lyon’s Doctors’ Career Service has just published a guide on psychosocial risks (PSR) for PhD students studying at the Lyon and Saint-Étienne sites.
- 01 MARFrank Debouck elected President of the Université de Lyon
At its meeting on March 1st, 2022, the Université de Lyon’s Board of Directors elected Mr. Frank Debouck, former Director of Centrale Lyon, as its new President. He succeeds Luc Johann, temporary administrator of the UdL since December 1, 2021.
- 31 JANThe Université de Lyon is offering self-testing kits to its institutions and students
The Université de Lyon COMUE is supporting its institutions by implementing a Test-Alert-Protect strategy in order to limit the spread of Covid-19 and break chains of contamination. An action led thanks to financial support from the Métropole de Lyon and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region.
- 27 JANFrance stimulus package: in 2022, the Université de Lyon will provide support to 5 of its institutions in order to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings
At the end of 2021, the Université de Lyon was selected to manage five projects as part of the real estate component of the government’s Plan de Relance (stimulus package).
- 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.
- 24 JANDiscover the winners of the 2021 Young Researcher Prize
The Métropole de Lyon and the City of Lyon have partnered with the Université de Lyon to award the 2021 Young Researcher Prize. You can watch a video about the winners’ research projects and the reasons why they came to Lyon.
- 24 JAN 30 JUNThe École urbaine de Lyon unveils its 2022 public lectures program
For the fourth year running, the École urbaine de Lyon is organizing a series of public lectures on urban and anthropogenic issues. Eleven research professors will present their work over the course of five or six sessions, starting during the “À l’École de l’anthropocène” (At the Anthropocene School) week through to the end of June 2022.
- 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.
- 20 JAN 15 MAYStudent Social Dossier 2022-2023 campaign is open until May 15
The Student Social Dossier campaign for the academic year 2022-2023 is open until May 15. Students can now apply for scholarships and accommodation in preparation for the start of the school year in September!
- 19 JANThe Université de Lyon is a partner of the European project Life RECYCLO
Life RECYCLO is a European project run by the TreeWater company based in Lyon, and which aims to develop a wastewater recycling process specifically geared to laundries. The Université de Lyon, through its Culture, Science and Society division, is a partner of this European project.
- 12 JAN 17 MARApplications are now open for the seventh Young Researchers Special Start-Up Program
The Université de Lyon’s PULSALYS, Technology Transfer Accelerator Office (Société d'Accélération du Transfert de Technologies – SATT), is launching the seventh program for local young doctors who are interested in creating a start-up.
- 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.
- 05 JANReceive free psychological care with the “Santé psy étudiant” platform
With the end-of-year holidays closing, the santepsy.etudiant.gouv.fr platform, which was set up by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation earlier this year, remains fully operational, particularly for students in precarious or isolated situations.
- 17 DECStudents can volunteer for the late-night listening service!
The Université de Lyon has joined forces with the Nightline organization and the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to offer a listening, support and information service for students from Lyon and Saint-Étienne with psychological difficulties. The listening service is looking for student volunteers for 2022. Apply now!
- 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.
- 07 DECThe Assurance Maladie (French health care system) launches a new portal for young people from 16 to 25 dedicated to health care!
The website ameli.fr from the Assurance Maladie is evolving and now offers a portal page dedicated to the health of young people between 16 and 25 years old.
- 07 DECThe Université de Lyon hosts a Brazilian delegation from the FAPESP and the USP
The Université de Lyon hosted a Brazilian delegation from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the University of São Paulo (USP) on December 7, 2021.
- 06 DEC 08 DECThe Université de Lyon is organizing a scientific mediation course as part of the 2021 AMCSTI symposium
From December 6 to 8, 2021, the AMCSTI, in collaboration with the Musée des Confluences, the Planetarium of Vaulx-en-Velin and the Université de Lyon, will host the “Essentiels/Essentielles” event for scientific, technical and industrial culture professionals in Lyon.
- 30 NOVThe Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed: so what happens after November 30?
The Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed. This three-month support program, set up by the Université de Lyon to help international students with their administrative procedures, came to an end on Tuesday, November 30 at 4:30 PM.
- 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).
- 23 NOV 25 NOVPop’Sciences opens perspectives for a better relationship between industry and society
In its new iteration, the Pop’Sciences Forum invites us to explore how to reconnect society with a constantly changing industry.
- 20 NOV 28 NOVStudents are mobilizing for the Student Waste Reduction Week
From November 20 to 28, 2021 the Student Network for an Ecological and Solidary Society (RESES) launches the second Student Waste Reduction Week (SERD). The Université de Lyon invites all its students to take part in this important operation, to learn more about the topic, to raise awareness in their peers, to create constructive content and most importantly, to take action for the reduction of waste.
- 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.
- 18 NOVAS UdL (Sports Association): first victories of the season at the French University Triathlon Championships
The 2021/2022 university season is off to a flying start for the AS UdL student athletes, who won two titles at the UTC bike and run at the lake at Messein Lès Nancy.
- 16 NOVChloé Jacquet and Annaëlle Deshayes help the French women's rugby team get closer to the World Cup
Two students from the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 are taking part in the fall tour of the French women's national rugby team in preparation for the Rugby World Cup to be held in New Zealand in 2022.
- 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.
- 09 NOVA new campaign to combat sexual and gender-based violence against students
In October 2021, the rollout of a national action plan against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) took another step forward in the fight against SGBV in higher education and research. As part of this, the National Federation of Information Centers on Women’s and Families’ Rights (Fédération nationale des centers d'information sur les droits des femmes et des familles – FNCIDFF) is launching a prevention and awareness campaign for students.
- 06 NOVTake part in the Lyon International Solidarity Festival!
The Lyon edition of the Festival des solidarités internationales (International Solidarity Festival), organized by both the Ville de Lyon and the Métropole de Lyon, and coordinated by the House of local and international solidarity (Maison des solidarités locales et internationales), will be held on Saturday, November 6, from 10 AM to 6 PM., at the Hôtel de Ville in Lyon.
- 21 OCTImplementation of the European card for member and associate institutions of the Université de Lyon
At the beginning of the academic year 2021-2022, all pre-enrolled students at the various institutions of the Lyon Saint-Étienne site received the new European card.
- 21 OCTFree Vélo’v, the new bike lending service for scholarship students in the Métropole de Lyon
The Métropole de Lyon has recently launched Free Vélo’v, a new service that recovers and entirely restores bikes through the circular economy, in order to be loaned to scholarship students and young people in reinsertion.
- 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.
- 06 OCT 27 OCTTime for Season Six of the Anthropocene Wednesdays!
This weekly event, organized by the École Urbaine de Lyon, aims to better understand the global changes taking place in our urban worlds through a series of discussions and lectures that are open to the general public. Organized as part of the Science Fair, the 2021 Anthropocene back-to-school event will begin on October 6.
- 06 OCTThe seven 2021 winners of the CNRS - Rhône Auvergne Delegation medal
On October 6, 2021, the Université de Lyon hosted the official ceremony in honor of the seven CNRS 2021 – Rhône Auvergne Delegation medal winners.
- 05 OCT“Let us guide you” with Lyon Campus, the Métropole de Lyon’s student website
Would you like to know more about the actions and facilities offered by the City of Lyon and the Métropole de Lyon for all local students? Visit the Lyon Campus website.
- 04 OCT“Mes aides étudiantes” (student aid): a new information portal and point of contact for all Académie de Lyon students
In October 2021, the Université de Lyon is joining forces with the Académie de Lyon and the Crous de Lyon to launch a new digital portal dedicated to student aid available in the region, as well as an information point on the LyonTech-la Doua campus.
- 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!
- 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”.
- 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.
- 15 SEP 18 OCTLyon students can volunteer for the late-night listening service!
Since 2020, the Université de Lyon has partnered with the Nightline organization and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region to offer a listening, support and information service for students experiencing psychological difficulties from the Lyon and Saint-Etienne institutions. The hotline is looking for new students to join its team of volunteers. Applications are open until October 18, 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.
- 06 SEPThe free night-time listening service, provided by students for students, is back!
After being closed for the summer break, the Lyon – Saint-Étienne free student listening service, supported by the Université de Lyon and run by students, for students, will re-open on September 6.
- 03 SEP 03 FEBNutrition workshops are back at the Crous Resto’ and Cafet’!
To start the new academic year on the right foot, the Crous de Lyon and the Université de Lyon are offering a series of food-related workshops open to all students. Meet with nutritionists in the Lyon and Saint-Étienne university cafeterias and restaurants, ask them questions and taste free samples!
- 02 SEPTuberculosis screening campaign for international students
The Université de Lyon supports the Departmental Center for Social Health (Comité Départemental d'Hygiène Sociale – CDHS) in its tuberculosis screening campaign for international students.
- 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.
- 27 AUGLower TCL prices for students up to 28 years old
Good news for the start of the new academic year: students under 28 years of age and scholarship students will be able to use the Lyon public transport network (TCL) at a reduced price – just €25 for 18-27-year-olds or €10 for scholarship students.
- 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.
- 24 AUGStart of the new academic year for international students: 100% distance administrative procedures and support
The Université de Lyon and its partners are committed to welcoming and supporting international students from the moment they arrive in Lyon and Saint-Étienne, enabling them to start the academic year on the right foot and helping them settle into the region. All residence permit formalities became fully paperless in 2020.