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Polytech engineering graduation ceremony – Lionel Torres, Director of Polytech, Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, and Suzanne, graduate engineer
December 11, 2025
The annual graduation ceremony is one of the highlights of the university year. Every year, the lecture hall is filled to capacity with 300 graduating students and their families, in the presence of the regional education authority, the university president, the director of the Polytech school, and numerous teachers.
Sud de Sciences Science Film Festival – Marianne Dupre Gabirot, from the University of Montpellier, and Frédérique Feu from CIST
December 10, 2025
Created on the initiative of the Faculty of Sciences and supported by the University of Montpellier, Sud de Sciences is organized in collaboration with CIRAD, INRAE, INSERM, IRD, and the Centre de l'Imaginaire Scientifique et Technique (CIST), which coordinates the event. This festival offers a unique opportunity to explore current research topics directly related to the major challenges facing our society.
Montpellier University ranked among the top 200 in the 2025 Shanghai ranking
October 28, 2025
This issue of Campus discusses the Shanghai 2025 ranking, in which the University of Montpellier is ranked in the top 200.
Hélène MARROU, professor-researcher and Chairholder – Launch of the France-Africa Legumes Chair
October 22, 2025
The "Africa-France Legumes" chair aims to be a catalyst for change and a place for knowledge sharing between stakeholders in the legume sector in Africa and France. Supported by the Institut Agro Foundation in partnership with the Avril Foundation, its ambition is to train future stakeholders capable of developing innovative solutions to support the development of these sectors in both regions.
34th Science Festival with the University of Montpellier
October 21, 2025
Isabelle PARROT & Marianne DUPRE GABIROT
The 34th Science Festival will take place from October 3 to 13, 2025, celebrating the diversity of intelligence and backgrounds, strengthening the links between science, education, and the region, a program by Liliane DRAY.
Solemn opening of the law school year
October 21, 2025
The ceremony, presided over by Dean Guylain Clamour, will be preceded by the inauguration of the chapel, with Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, Mayor Michaël Delafosse, and numerous institutional leaders in attendance.
Science Olympiad with Rector Carole Drucker Godard and Jean Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Science
June 23, 2025
Rector Carole Drucker Godard and Dean of the Faculty of Science Jean Michel Marin present the Science Olympiad awards ceremony.
Science Bar: AI, ethics, and data: what level(s) of consciousness? – Jérôme BERANGER
June 13, 2025
In this episode, we welcome Jérôme Béranger, CEO of GoodAlgo & Expert in Digital Ethics, who will be speaking as part of the Science Bar program on June 12. The topic will be AI, ethics, and data: what level(s) of consciousness?
A look back at 2024 and directions for 2025 by Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier
February 12, 2025
Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, looks back on the achievements of 2024, educational innovations, successes, but also prospects and projects for the new year, without hiding the uncertainties surrounding the future of higher education.
This interview, recorded by Liliane Dray, provides an opportunity to discover the University of Montpellier's planned direction in the areas of education and research, with a multi-year focus and the need to implement ecological transition.
Interview with Agnès Perrin Doucey, Director of the Faculty of Education at the University of Montpellier, during the New Year's ceremony – Agnès PERRIN DOUCEY
January 23, 2025
The Faculty of Education is one of the seventeen academic departments at the University of Montpellier.
Proud of its heritage and expertise in teacher training, the Faculty of Education is spread across five departmental sites—Carcassonne, Mende, Montpellier, Nîmes, and Perpignan—thereby promoting the University of Montpellier's integration into an essential local network.
In this program, we bring you Liliane Dray's recorded interview with Agnès Perrin Doucey, Director of the Faculty of Education, in which she presents the existing training programs, achievements, and future projects.
7th edition of the Sud de Sciences Science Film Festival – Camille ZAMANT, Mediator and Head of Department at the University of Montpellier
November 22, 2024
In this November 19 broadcast, we welcome Camille ZAMANT, mediator and head of the Scientific Culture Events and Knowledge Dissemination Department at the University of Montpellier. She presents the Sud de Sciences festival, a science film festival that offers the general public a unique opportunity to watch feature-length science films, followed by discussions with researchers. The SUD DE SCIENCES festival is part of the rich and diverse local research scene, reflecting the six thousand researchers in Montpellier's scientific community. Free of charge, it allows the public to view exceptional scientific films on current research topics that address societal issues, based on the themes of the I-SITE program of excellence, which brings together researchers from the region to respond to three major challenges: Feeding, Caring, and Protecting.
Science Bar – Julie Mendret, Researcher in water treatment
October 8, 2024
In this program, Radio Aviva welcomed Julie Mendret, a researcher in water treatment, who talked to us about the conference she hosted for the Bar des Sciences on October 10 at the Emile Zola media library in Montpellier.
Inauguration of the Science Festival – Jean-Michel Marin, Gérard Vilarem, Agnès Robin & Philippe Auge
October 5, 2024
In this program, Radio Aviva was invited to the Faculty of Education in Montpellier for the inauguration of the Science Festival. To mark this national celebration, Radio Aviva welcomed Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, Jean-Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Gérard Vilarem, Academic Region Delegate for Research Innovation, and Agnès Robin, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier and Delegate for Scientific Culture, to Yohan Lopez's microphone.
GRADUATION CEREMONY – GILLES SUBRA, DIRECTOR OF THE DOCTORAL COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF MONTPELLIER
July 2, 2024
Once again this year, the graduation ceremony for doctoral students at the University of Montpellier took place at the Corum in Montpellier. This event, which is central to the academic community, brought together all doctoral students in the Pasteur auditorium before the traditional hat throwing and parade through the streets of Montpellier (from the Corum to the Arc de Triomphe).The Doctoral College of the University of Montpellier offers its doctoral students awareness-raising activities through specific, innovative, and professional training, as well as activities related to professional integration. Radio Aviva was present at this ceremony, and in this program, we offer you interviews recorded by Liliane Dray with Gilles Subra, Director of the Doctoral College of the University of Montpellier.
Inauguration of the Alexander Grothendieck forecourt
May 20, 2024
Michaël DELAFOSSE, President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, Mayor of Montpellier, Philippe AUGÉ, President of the University of Montpellier, Jean-Michel MARIN, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, and Cédric VILLANI, Fields Medal winner (2010), inaugurated the Alexandre Grothendieck forecourt in front of the Triolet campus.
Alexandre Grothendieck was the founder of algebraic geometry and the greatest mathematician of the 20th century, as many of his peers called him. He changed the landscape of mathematics, and this square pays tribute to him.
Radio Aviva, present at this inauguration, invites you to listen to interviews with mathematician Cédric Villani, Fields Medal winner, and Jean-Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Science, both recorded by Liliane Dray.
19th edition of Primavera
April 2, 2024
The 19th edition of Primavera is a unique day, often held on the last Sunday in March, bringing together around sixty nursery exhibitors, as well as speakers, artists, and environmental protection associations. It is a gathering for plant lovers who care about the environment and respect the planet!Present at the inauguration of this event were Thierry Lavabre Bertrand, Director of the Montpellier Botanical Garden, Stéphane Jouault, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier in charge of nature in the city, Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, and Isabelle Laffont, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montpellier.
Signing of the collective commitment agreement to raise awareness of artificial intelligence among schoolchildren
November 16, 2023
On Monday, November 6, 2023, Sophie Béjean, Rector of the Occitanie academic region and the Montpellier academy, Marc Sztulman, Regional Councilor and representative of Carole Delga, President of the Occitanie / Pyrénées Méditerranée, Claudine Vassas-Mejri, Vice-President of the Hérault Departmental Council, Michaël Delafosse, President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole and Mayor of Montpellier, and Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, signed a collective commitment agreement for raising awareness and training school audiences in artificial intelligence.
32nd edition of the Science Festival
September 29, 2023
Launch of the “Montpellier, City of Law” project
July 4, 2023
Radio Aviva attended the launch of the "Montpellier Ville du Droit" (Montpellier City of Law) project. This is a collaborative project that aims to raise awareness of Montpellier's unique legal heritage, its history, its personalities, and its landmarks.
We have been in contact with many prominent figures and in this program we bring you interviews recorded by Liliane Dray in the cloister of the Montpellier Faculty of Law with Mr. Guylain Clamour, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of Montpellier, Mr. Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, Mr. Maxime Rosier, President of the Montpellier Bar Association, Mr. Tristan Gervais de Lafond, First President of the Montpellier Court of Appeal, and Mr. Sébastien Cote, Deputy Mayor, responsible for Public Safety and Peace.
Doctoral degree award ceremony at the University of Montpellier
June 26, 2023
On Monday, June 26, 2023, the annual graduation ceremony honoring doctoral students from the University of Montpellier took place at the Corum in Montpellier. This event, which is central to the academic community, brought together all doctoral students in the Pasteur Auditorium before the traditional hat toss and parade through the streets of Montpellier (from the Corum to the Arc de Triomphe).
Radio Aviva
In this Editorial Magazine issue dated June 20, 2023, Gilles SUBRA, Khaled BOUBDALLAH, and Mary ROBLES speak at the UM doctoral graduation ceremony at the Corum in Montpellier.
ceremony program
Doors open at 3 p.m. with coffee served in the Pasteur foyer.
The formal ceremony begins at 4 p.m., with speeches by officials, the presentation of interdisciplinary awards, and the doctoral school ceremony, lasting until 6:30 p.m.
After the graduation ceremony, the traditional hat throwing took place on the forecourt of the Corum. The procession of doctoral students then made its way to the Jardin des Plantes, passing through the Place de la Comédie and the Arc de Triomphe.
At the end of the day, starting at 7:30 p.m., the exhibition "Portraits of Doctors" gave visitors the opportunity to meet some young doctoral students who successfully defended their university theses during the 2021-2022 academic year. The exhibition will be open to the public in the presence of illustrator Elsa Gabet and photographer Gabriel Fradin.
Presentation of the Sud de Sciences scientific film festival
November 22, 2022
Radio Aviva · CULTURE AND COMPANY – A PESENTI, MTP UNIVERSITY, SOUTHERN SCIENCE FESTIVAL SCIENTIFIC FILM – 221121
Jean Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Montpellier
October 3, 2022
Radio Aviva · J-M MARIN, DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MTP – IESF AWARD CEREMONY, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, POLYTECH – 031022
Solemn opening of the academic year Faculty of Law and Political Science with Guylain Clamour
September 30, 2022
Radio Aviva · G CLAMOUR, DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF LAW AND POLITICAL SCIENCE – SOLEMN RETURN TO SCHOOL – 300922
Eric Servat, from the UNESCO International Water Center at the University of Montpellier, and STE engineering students from the UM Polytech School
April 12, 2022
Eric Servat, from the UNESCO International Water Center at the University of Montpellier, and STE engineering students from the UM Polytech school, Evalie Goudard and Coline Massuel, accompanied by their professor Chrystelle Montigny, head of the Water Science and Technology Department at Polytech.
Radio Aviva · SERVAT, UNESCO EAU, MONTIGNY, POLYTECH, GOUDARD, MASSUEL, STUDENTS – FUTURAPOLIS – 121022
Agnès Pesenti, Head of Scientific Culture, University of Montpellier
September 27, 2021
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – AGNES PESENTI, HEAD OF SCIENTIFIC CULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF MONTPELLIER – 270921
30th edition of the Science Festival
September 13, 2021
Radio Aviva · CAMPUS – SCIENCE FESTIVAL, WITH LILIANE DRAY – 130921
Bernard Maurin, Vice President of UM, responsible for the University's real estate assets and sustainable development
September 6, 2021
Bernard Maurin, Vice President of UM, in charge of the University's real estate assets and sustainable development, and Christophe Ramonatxo, architect and project manager for the renovation of this building on the Triolet campus.
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – B MAURIN, C RAMONATXO, CAMPUS TRIOLET – 300821
Inauguration of the restoration of the area surrounding the orangery and launch of the endowment fund for the renovation of the steward's office
July 1, 2021
Inauguration of the restoration of the area surrounding the orangery and launch of the endowment fund for the renovation of the steward's house, with:
- Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand, Vice President for Historical Heritage at the University of Montpellier, Director of the Montpellier Botanical Garden;
- Agnès Robin, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier responsible for scientific culture;
- Claude Cazes, president of the Montpellier Botanical Garden Corporate Foundation;
- Françoise Panthène, chair of the endowment fund for the Jardin des Plantes.
Radio Aviva · EDITORIAL TEAM – THIERRY L B, A ROBIN, C CAZES, F PANTHENE, JARDIN DES PLANTES – 010721
Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, and Guylain Clamour, Dean of the Montpellier Law School
June 21, 2021
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – P AUGE, G CLAMOUR, FACULTY REGISTER, SIGNATURE OF JEAN MOULIN – 210621
Nicolas Marty, Director of IPAG at the University of Montpellier
June 4, 2021
On the occasion of the presentation of Prépas Talents.
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – NICOLAS MARTY, DIRECTOR OF IPAG, PREPAS TALENTS – 070621
Agnès Fichard-Carroll – Week against LGBT+ phobias at UM
May 17, 2021
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – AGNES FICHARD CARROLL, ROUND TABLE UNIVERSITY OF MONTPELLIER – 120521
Milla Esclafit, President of the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association
April 4, 2021
For high school students' week.
Radio Aviva · MORNING SHOW GUEST – MILLA ESCLAFIT, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' WEEK – 190421
UM: new European Master's degree, first European university program recognized in France
April 1, 2021
Radio Aviva · CAMPUS – WITH LILIANE DRAY – 060421 bis
Agnès Fichard-Carroll – Week Against Homophobia
December 7, 2020
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – A FICHARD CARROLL, VP UNI MTP, WEEK AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA – 071220
Culture & Company – Agnès Pesenti, Sud de Sciences Festival
November 23, 2020
Radio Aviva · CULTURE & COMPAGNIE – AGNES PESENTI, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, FESTIVAL SUD DE SCIENCES – 231120
Philippe Augé, Isabelle Parot – Season of culture and scientific heritage
September 15, 2020
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – P AUGE, PDT UM, I PARROT, VPUM SCIENTIFIC CULTURE, SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE CULTURE SEASON
August 25, 2020
Radio Aviva · EDITORIAL MAGAZINE – MONDAIN, AUGE, LAVABRE BERTRAND, DELAFOSSE, 800 YEARS OF MEDICAL SCHOOL – 250820
Guest of the editorial team: Philippe Augé
June 30, 2020
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – PHILIPPE AUGE, UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT – 300620
800 years of the Faculty of Medicine: the anniversary stamp
June 12, 2020
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – G CHANQUES, M MONDAIN, J GIOANNI, 800-YEAR-OLD MEDICAL FACULTY STAMP – 120620
Frédérique Vidal, Minister of Higher Education, Research Innovation, at the launch of MAK'IT
March 8, 2019
Radio Aviva · GUEST OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM – FREDERIQUE VIDAL- 070319