
UM Goes Solar
Published on: February 25 , 2026
The University of Montpellier, which has long been committed to the energy transition…

How can we clean up brownfields in the face of residents' skepticism?
Published on: January 22 , 2026
Nearly eight out of ten French people live near a contaminated brownfield site. Despite the…

Chikungunya, dengue, West Nile virus: In 2025, France faces an unprecedented viral outbreak
Published on: November 5 , 2025
Once numbered on the fingers of one hand each year, then by the dozens, it is…

Most industrial fishing in marine protected areas goes unmonitored
Published on: July 24 , 2025
Are marine protected areas really effective at protecting marine life and…

PFAS and Water Remediation: Current Approaches to Treating These "Forever Chemicals"
Published on: July 16 , 2025
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as “pollutants…”

Climate warming 56 million years ago: Can the biodiversity of the past help us predict the future?
Published on: July 9 , 2025
In light of the major climate changes we are currently experiencing, a key question arises:…

Wings and Networks: How Does Boeing Stay in the Air?
Published on: June 29 , 2025
But what’s going on with Boeing? The aircraft manufacturer, a symbol of the power of…

May on a Bike
Published on: June 12 , 2025
Congratulations to the entire Montpellier academic community! Thanks to your dedication…

Financing the green transition through public debt is possible
Published on: June 8 , 2025
It’s the economic version of squaring the circle: how to both invest…

The Ocean and Climate: What Are the Options for the Future? A Look at Research in France
Published on: June 2 , 2025
In a few days, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will…

YouTuber Vinz Kanté speaks at the University of Montpellier to address eco-anxiety
Published on: May 5 , 2025
On Wednesday, April 2, Vinz Kanté, the YouTuber behind the Limit channel, was invited by…

An international platform for doctoral students working on water issues
Published on: April 11 , 2025
A platform for collaboration on major water-related issues The key initiative…

EcoN’UM: The University of Montpellier is committed to more responsible digital practices
Published on: April 11 , 2025
From March 4 to 11, the first edition of EcoN’UM, the week of…

Are consumers willing to eat products made from food waste?
Published on: March 31 , 2025
New startups are emerging to repurpose edible waste into…

Science at UM [S04-ep22]: The Migration Routes of Seabirds
Published on: March 27 , 2025
This week on "Science at UM," Marie-Morgane Rouyer, a doctoral student at Cefe, reveals the…

Mayotte Diary: Life in France's Largest Slum in the Wake of the Cyclone
Published on: February 5 , 2025
**Fahad Idaroussi Tsimanda, a geographer specializing in “informal” neighborhoods in…