34th Fête de la Science: Université de Montpellier puts the spotlight on "intelligence(s)

[Press release] - Published on September 26, 2025 in Press Corner, Science-Society

From October 3 to 13, the Hérault region will be vibrating to the rhythm of the Fête de la Science, a national event dedicated to the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge. Everywhere in the department, the public is invited to take part in free events, open to all, on the theme of " Intelligence(s) ".

For the tenth year running, the University of Montpellier is coordinating the Fête de la Science in the Hérault region. This anniversary edition offers an insight into the diversity of forms of intelligence, both human and non-human, with an inspiring program that broadens our view of the living world, technologies, knowledge and interactions between species and systems.

Workshops, demonstrations, experiments, games, lectures, shows, exhibitions - a multitude of formats will highlight science and innovation, supported by the commitment of numerous players in the field of scientific culture.

On this occasion, the public will be able to discover an abundant, inclusive and daring program, with several highlights designed to bring together young and old around the pleasure of understanding and exploring :

• Léonardologie(s). The regional launch of the Fête de la Science in Occitanie will take place on Friday October 3 at the Lycée professionnel Léonard de Vinci, with a day of discoveries and encounters between high school students, college students, researchers and scientific mediators. Workshops, exhibitions, exchanges and artistic creation will punctuate this unique event. But the event doesn't stop at the Lycée: in a bid to bring science closer to local residents, a walk will be organized in the Mosson district, accompanied by author Nourdine Bara and in the presence of students from the University of Montpellier.

• The Montpellier Science Village. On the weekend of October 4 and 5, the Faculty of Education of the University of Montpellier (place Marcel Godechot) opens its doors and offers activities for everyone. Fun and interactive activities, conferences, exhibitions and shows will all be opportunities to learn about science.

• From October 9 to 12, the Planète vivante festival in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc offers four days dedicated to environmental sciences, with conferences, screenings and shows to raise awareness among young and old of the need to preserve our planet.

• The Futurapolis Santé Festival in Montpellier. On Friday 10th and Saturday 11th, the Opéra Comédie will be hosting an event focusing on major scientific advances and medical innovations.

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