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A Change in Leadership at the Van Allen Foundation
March 3, 2026
A change in leadership at the Van Allen Foundation:
- What new projects does the foundation have in store?
- We knew Jean-Claude GAYSSOT well, so let’s now get to know Michel TOGNINI better,
- So, should we expect a new era for the Van Allen Foundation?
Introduction to the 28th edition of Brain Awareness Week
February 19, 2026
With Isabelle Chaudieu, a biologist and epidemiologist at the Montpellier Institute of Neuroscience and a Research fellow Research INSERM, and Catherine Gandubert, a Research in Research and epidemiological Research at the Montpellier Institute of Neuroscience and coordinator of “Brain Awareness Week.”
Important news for those interested in pursuing an engineering degree: a new industrial engineering program is launching in Béziers
February 16, 2026
Important news for those interested in pursuing an engineering degree: a new industrial engineering program is launching in Béziers. Let’s take a look at Polytech Montpellier’s goals for this initiative.
The University of Montpellier has officially launched a European research project aimed at better understanding the deformation of materials under stress, known as COLLY
February 16, 2026
The University of Montpellier has officially launched a European research project aimed at better understanding the deformation of materials under stress, known as COLLY.
Philippe Gerbier, Director of the IUT – New Year’s Reception at the Montpellier Sète University Institute of Technology
February 4, 2026
This New Year’s reception provided an opportunity to look back on the highlights of the Institute’s activities in 2025 and to discuss upcoming events for the new year. The Director of the IUT addressed the staff, students, and partners of the department, whom he warmly thanked.
Introduction to the Faculty of Education at the University of Montpellier – Agnès Perrin-Doucey, Dean of the Faculty
January 28, 2026
Presentation of the Faculty of Education at the University of Montpellier by Dean Agnès Perrin-Doucey, and the reforms to the entrance exam procedures.
Introduction to the Faculty of Sciences at Montpellier – Jean Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences
January 27, 2026
During the New Year’s reception, Jean Michel MARIN, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, highlighted the achievements of 2025 and thanked all those present for the trust they had placed in him as he supported projects aimed at improving the Faculty of Sciences’ academic offerings.
Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier – University of Montpellier New Year’s Reception
January 20, 2026
In this program, Philippe Augé, president of the University of Montpellier, discusses the university’s achievements in 2025 and its outlook for 2026.
Opening of the Science Village at the Faculty of Education in Montpellier
December 19, 2025
In this episode, Radio Aviva attended the inauguration of the Science Village at the Faculty of Education in Montpellier. Our reporter Romane LEGAUD spoke with Véronique Dominguez-Guillaume, Vice-Rector for Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier; Agnès Robin, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier in charge of culture and scientific culture; Agnès Perrin-Doucey, Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Montpellier; and Hervé Bohbot, Professor the University of Montpellier Paul Valéry.
Education
Polytech Engineering Graduation Ceremony – Lionel Torres, Director of Polytech; Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier; and Suzanne, a graduate engineer
December 11, 2025
The annual commencement ceremony is one of the University’s highlights; every year, it features an impressive, packed auditorium with 300 graduating students and their families, in the presence of the Superintendent of Schools, the University President, the Director of the Polytech School, and numerous faculty members.
Sud de Sciences Science Film Festival – Marianne Dupre Gabirot of the University of Montpellier and Frédérique Feu of CIST
December 10, 2025
Created at 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 Center for Scientific and Technical Imagination (CIST), which coordinates the event. This festival offers a unique opportunity to explore current research topics directly linked to the major challenges facing our society.
The University of Montpellier ranks among the top 200 in the 2025 Shanghai Ranking
October 28, 2025
This issue of *Campus* discusses the 2025 Shanghai Ranking, in which the University of Montpellier ranks among the top 200.
Hélène MARROU, Professor and Chairholder – Launch of the France-Africa Legumes Chair
October 22, 2025
The “Africa-France Pulses” Chair aims to serve as a catalyst for transformation and a platform for knowledge sharing among stakeholders in the pulses sectors in Africa and France. Led by the Institut Agro Foundation in partnership with the Avril Foundation, its goal is to train future leaders capable of developing innovative solutions to support the growth 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, to celebrate the diversity of intelligences and life paths, while strengthening the ties between science, education, and the local community—a program by Liliane DRAY.
Formal Opening Ceremony of the Law School
October 21, 2025
The ceremony, presided over by Dean Guylain Clamour, will be preceded by the dedication of the chapel, attended by Philippe Augé, president of the University of Marseille, Mayor Michaèl Delafosse, and numerous institutional leaders.
Science Olympiad with University President 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 will host 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 are joined by Jérôme Béranger, CEO of GoodAlgo and an expert in digital ethics, who will be speaking as part of the Science Bar’s program on June 12. The discussion will focus on AI, ethics, and data: what level(s) of consciousness?
CAMPUS WITH LILIANE DRAY – The University of Montpellier Receives Dual Certification for “Gender Equality in the Workplace” and “Diversity”
February 20, 2025
CAMPUS WITH LILIANE DRAY – The University of Montpellier Receives Dual Certification for “Gender Equality in the Workplace” and “Diversity” LILIANE DRAY
A Look Back at 2024 and Outlook for 2025 by Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier
February 12, 2025
Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, reflects on the achievements of 2024, educational innovations, and successes, as well as the outlook and plans for the coming year, while acknowledging the uncertainties surrounding the future of higher education.
This interview, conducted by Liliane Dray, provides an opportunity to learn about the University of Montpellier’s planned initiatives in the areas of education and research, with a multi-year focus and an emphasis on the need to implement the ecological transition.
Interview with Agnès Perrin Doucey, Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Montpellier, on the occasion of the New Year’s reception – Agnès PERRIN DOUCEY
January 23, 2025
The School of Education is one of the seventeen academic units at the University of Montpellier.
Proud of its heritage and the expertise it has developed in teacher education, the Faculty of Education operates across five regional campuses—Carcassonne, Mende, Montpellier, Nîmes, and Perpignan—thereby helping to anchor the University of Montpellier within an essential local network.
In this episode, we present a recorded interview conducted by Liliane Dray with Agnès Perrin Doucey, Dean of the School of Education, in which she discusses the current academic programs, achievements, and future plans.
7th edition of the Sud de Sciences Science Film Festival – Camille ZAMANT, Outreach Coordinator and Department Head at the University of Montpellier
November 22, 2024
In this November 19th episode, we welcome Camille ZAMANT, a mediator and department head for Scientific Culture, Events, and Knowledge Dissemination at the University of Montpellier. She introduces 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 rooted in the context of local research, which is rich and diverse, reflecting the six thousand researchers in Montpellier’s scientific community. Free of charge, it allows the public to watch exceptional science films on current research topics addressing societal challenges, centered on themes promoted by the I-SITE program of excellence, which brings together researchers from the region to address three major challenges: Feed, Heal, Protect.
Science Bar – Julie Mendret, Researcher in Water Treatment
October 8, 2024
In this episode, Radio Aviva welcomed Julie Mendret, a researcher in water treatment, who spoke with us about the lecture she gave for the Bar des Sciences on October 10 at the Emile Zola Media Library in Montpellier.
Opening Ceremony of the Science Festival – Jean-Michel Marin, Gérard Vilarem, Agnès Robin, and Philippe Auge
October 5, 2024
In this broadcast, Radio Aviva was invited to the Faculty of Education in Montpellier for the opening of the Science Festival. To mark this national celebration, Radio Aviva welcomed to the program, hosted by Yohan Lopez, Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier; Jean-Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Gérard Vilarem, Academic Regional Delegate for Research Innovation; and Agnès Robin, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier and Delegate for Scientific Culture.
GRADUATION CEREMONY – GILLES SUBRA, DIRECTOR OF THE DOCTORAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTPELLIER
July 2, 2024
Once again this year, the graduation ceremony honoring doctoral students at the University of Montpellier was held at the Corum in Montpellier. This event, a central part of the academic calendar, brought together all doctoral students in the Pasteur Auditorium before the traditional hat-tossing and the procession 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 initiatives through specific, innovative, and professional training programs, as well as initiatives related to career integration. Radio Aviva was present at this ceremony, and in this broadcast, we present interviews recorded by Liliane Dray with Gilles Subra, Director of the Doctoral College of the University of Montpellier.
Inauguration of the “Alexander Grothendieck” Plaza
May 20, 2024
Michaël DELAFOSSE, President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole and Mayor of Montpellier; Philippe AUGÉ, President of the University of Montpellier; Jean-Michel MARIN, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences; and Cédric VILLANI, Fields Medalist (2010), officially opened the Alexandre Grothendieck Plaza in front of the Triolet campus.
Alexandre Grothendieck was the founder of modern algebraic geometry and, as many of his peers called him, the greatest mathematician of the 20th century; he transformed the landscape of mathematics, and this plaza pays tribute to him.
Radio Aviva, which is covering this inauguration, invites you to listen to interviews with mathematician Cédric Villani, a Fields Medalist, and Jean-Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences—both recorded by Liliane Dray.
19th Primavera Festival
April 2, 2024
The 19th edition of Primavera is a special one-day event, typically held on the last Sunday in March, bringing together some sixty nursery exhibitors, as well as speakers, artists, and environmental organizations. It’s a gathering for plant lovers who care about the environment and respect the planet!In attendance at the event’s opening were Thierry Lavabre Bertrand, Director of the Montpellier Botanical Garden; Stéphane Jouault, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier in charge of urban nature; 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 agreement to raise awareness of artificial intelligence among schoolchildren
November 16, 2023
On Monday, November 6, 2023, Sophie Béjean, Superintendent of the Occitanie Academic Region and the Montpellier School District; Marc Sztulman, Regional Councilor and representative of Carole Delga, President of the Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Region, 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 to raise awareness and provide training on artificial intelligence for school students.
32nd Science Festival
September 29, 2023
Launch of the “Montpellier: City of Law” project
July 4, 2023
Radio Aviva attended the launch of the “Montpellier City of Law” project. This collaborative initiative aims to raise awareness of Montpellier’s unique legal heritage, its history, its notable figures, and its landmarks.
We have spoken with numerous prominent figures, and in this program we present interviews conducted by Liliane Dray at the cloister of the Montpellier Faculty of Law with Mr. Guylain Clamour, Dean of the Montpellier Faculty of Law and Political Science; 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 Appeals, and Mr. Sébastien Cote, Deputy Mayor in charge of Public Safety and Public Order.
Doctoral Degree Conferment 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, a central part of the academic calendar, brought together all doctoral students in the Pasteur Auditorium before the traditional hat-tossing and the procession through the streets of Montpellier (from the Corum to the Arc de Triomphe).
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In this Editorial Magazine issue dated June 20, 2023, Gilles SUBRA, Khaled BOUBDALLAH, and Mary ROBLES speak at the UM doctoral graduation ceremony held at the Corum in Montpellier.
ceremony program
Doors open at 3:00 p.m. with coffee and refreshments in the Pasteur Foyer.
The formal ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m., featuring speeches by officials, the presentation of interdisciplinary awards, and the ceremony by doctoral school, and will continue until 6:30 p.m.
After the graduation ceremony, the traditional tossing of caps took place on the plaza in front of the Corum. The procession of doctoral students then made its way to the Jardin des Plantes, passing through 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 PhD Students” gave visitors the opportunity to meet several young doctoral candidates who successfully defended their dissertations 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.
Introduction to the Sud de Sciences Science Film Festival
November 22, 2022
Radio Aviva · CULTURE AND COMPANY – A PESENTI, MTP UNIVERSITY, SOUTH SCIENCE FESTIVAL, SCIENCE FILM – 11/22/21
Jean Michel Marin, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Montpellier
October 3, 2022
Radio Aviva · J-M MARIN, DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AT MTP UNIVERSITY – IESF AWARD CEREMONY AT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE, POLYTECH – 10/03/2022
Inaugural Ceremony of the Faculty of Law and Political Science with Guylain Clamour
September 30, 2022
Radio Aviva · G CLAMOUR, DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF LAW AND POLITICAL SCIENCE – FALL SEMESTER OPENING CEREMONY – 9/30/22
Eric Servat, from the UNESCO International Centre on Water at the University of Montpellier, and engineering students from the STE program at the UM Polytech School
April 12, 2022
Eric Servat, from the UNESCO International Centre for Water at the University of Montpellier, and engineering students Evalie Goudard and Coline Massuel from the University of Montpellier’s Polytech School, accompanied by their professor Chrystelle Montigny, head of the Department of Water Sciences and Technologies at Polytech.
Radio Aviva · SERVAT, UNESCO UAE, MONTIGNY, POLYTECH, GOUDARD, MASSUEL, STUDENTS – FUTURAPOLIS – 12/10/22
Agnès Pesenti, Director of Science Communication at the University of Montpellier
September 27, 2021
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S GUEST – AGNES PESENTI, HEAD OF SCIENTIFIC CULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF MONTPELLIER – 09/27/2021
30th edition of the Science Festival
September 13, 2021
Radio Aviva · CAMPUS – SCIENCE FESTIVAL, WITH LILIANE DRAY – 9/21/13
Bernard Maurin, Vice President of the University of Montreal, responsible for the university’s real estate portfolio and sustainable development
September 6, 2021
Bernard Maurin, Vice President of the University of Marseille (UM), responsible for the university’s real estate portfolio and sustainable development, and Christophe Ramonatxo, architect and project manager for the renovation of this building on the Triolet campus.
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S PICK – B. Maurin, C. Ramonatxo, Triolet Campus – 8/21/2030
Inauguration of the restoration of the area surrounding the Orangery and the launch of the endowment fund for the renovation of the steward’s quarters
July 1, 2021
Inauguration of the restoration of the area surrounding the Orangery and the launch of the endowment fund for the renovation of the steward’s quarters, featuring:
- Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand, Vice President for Historical Heritage at the University of Montpellier and Director of the Montpellier Botanical Garden;
- Agnès Robin, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier in charge of science education;
- Claude Cazes, president of the Montpellier Jardin des Plantes Corporate Foundation;
- Françoise Panthène, President of the Endowment Fund for the Jardin des Plantes.
Radio Aviva · EDITORIAL MAGAZINE – THIERRY L B, A ROBIN, C CAZES, F PANTHENE, JARDIN DES PLANTES – 07/21/2021
Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, and Guylain Clamour, Dean of the Montpellier School of Law
June 21, 2021
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S PICK – P AUGE, G CLAMOUR, FACULTY REGISTER, SIGNED BY JEAN MOULIN – 210621
Nicolas Marty, Director of the IPAG at the University of Montpellier
June 4, 2021
On the occasion of the presentation of the Prépas Talents program.
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S GUEST – NICOLAS MARTY, DIRECTOR OF IPAG, PREPAS TALENTS – 06/07/2021
Agnès Fichard-Carroll – LGBT+ Phobia Awareness Week at UM
May 17, 2021
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S GUEST – AGNES FICHARD CARROLL, ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTPELLIER – 05/12/2021
Milla Esclafit, President of the Montpellier Health Mentoring Association
April 4, 2021
For High School Students' Week.
Radio Aviva · Morning Show Guest – Milla Esclafit, High School Students’ Week – 04/21/19
UM: New European Master’s Program, the First European University Program Recognized in France
April 1, 2021
Radio Aviva · CAMPUS – WITH LILIANE DRAY – 04/21/2020 (Part 2)
Agnès Fichard-Carroll – Anti-Homophobia Week
December 7, 2020
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S GUEST – A Fichard Carroll, VP of UNI MTP, Anti-Homophobia Week – 12/07/20
Culture & Company – Agnès Pesenti, Sud de Sciences Festival
November 23, 2020
Radio Aviva · CULTURE & COMPANY – AGNES PESENTI, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, SUD DE SCIENCES FESTIVAL – 11/23/20
Philippe Augé, Isabelle Parot – Season of Culture and Scientific Heritage
September 15, 2020
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S PICK – P AUGE, PDT UM, I PARROT, VPUM CULT SCIENTIFIQUE, CULTURAL AND HERITAGE SEASON
August 25, 2020
Radio Aviva · EDITORIAL MAGAZINE – MONDAIN, AUGE, LAVABRE BERTRAND, DELAFOSSE, 800 YEARS OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL – 250820
Editor's Guest: Philippe Augé
June 30, 2020
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S CHOICE – PHILIPPE AUGE, UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT – 6/30/20
800th Anniversary of the School of Medicine: The Commemorative Stamp
June 12, 2020
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S PICK – G. Chanques, M. Mondain, J. Gioanni, 800th Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine – 06/12/2012
Frédérique Vidal, Minister of Higher Education, Research Innovation, at the launch of MAK’IT
March 8, 2019
Radio Aviva · EDITOR'S GUEST – FREDERIQUE VIDAL – 03/07/19