IDIL: an effervescent summer school
The 2025-2026 edition of the IDIL summer school has just come to a close, after an intense week of scientific discoveries, encounters and convivial moments that marked the arrival of new, increasingly numerous and international classes.
A week of conferences and exchanges
Eight interdisciplinary conferences marked the event, offering participants a broad panorama of the research fields conducted at the University of Montpellier and its partners. Speakers from INSERM, CNRS, CSIC and the University of Barcelona shared their work and opened up new perspectives for students.
The official opening was attended by Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, accompanied by program coordinators Agnès Fichard-Carroll and Mathieu Sicard, who came to welcome the new classes.
Another highlight of the week was the Mentor-Mentee meeting, held outdoors in a convivial atmosphere. It was an opportunity for students to get to know the researchers who will support them throughout their career, and to discover the diversity of the scientific themes supported by the university.
A gala to close the edition
The week ended with a gala event at the Orangerie du Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier. This festive event, now a staple of the IDIL summer school, brought together students, researchers and teaching teams to celebrate the launch of the 2025-2026 academic year.
An edition marked by growth and new routes
The 2025-2026 edition confirms the program's momentum, with a 30% increase in the number of students enrolled. This year also marks the opening of two new Master's courses:
- DigiMove - Sciences du numérique et du mouvement pour la santé (UFR STAPS Montpellier), focusing on experimental research, human movement sciences and data analysis.
- QBio - Quantitative Biology: Molecular Mechanisms of Life (Faculty of Science), offering a range of advanced courses in molecular biology, cutting-edge experimental techniques and quantitative life sciences.
The international dimension of the program is also being strengthened: one student in two comes from a foreign country, representing four continents.