
The UM reaffirms its commitment to the inclusion of LGBT+ individuals in higher education
Published on: November 17 , 2025
A pioneer in the field of inclusion, the University of Montpellier; the first university…

Science at UM [S05-ep01]: Teaching Mathematics: The Challenge of Meaning
Published on: November 14 , 2025
It’s back-to-school time for “A l’UM à la science,” and we’re joined by Aurélie Chesnais from Lirdef…

LGBT+ Phobia Awareness Week at UM
Published on: November 10 , 2025
As it does every fall, the University of Montpellier is organizing a week of…

Fishing and Climate Change: What Are the Impacts on Carbon Sequestration in the Ocean?
Published on: October 30 , 2025
An international team led by researchers from the University of Montpellier, the CNRS, and…

A cool little thing
Published on: October 13 , 2025
Highlighting ANR-funded research to promote the sciences of…

34th Science Festival: The University of Montpellier Celebrates "Intelligence(s)"
Published on: September 26 , 2025
From October 3 to 13, the Hérault region will come alive with the Fête de la Science, an event…

Depending on the sport they play, athletes may not have the same likelihood of giving birth to a girl or a boy
Published on: September 18 , 2025
A recent study has found that, for elite athletes, their sport can…

Suicide Prevention: Understanding, Taking Action, Providing Support
Published on: September 12 , 2025
Every year in France, nearly 10,000 people die by suicide, or 27 deaths per…

Is “Let’s Block Everything” really the second season of the Yellow Vests movement?
Published on: September 7 , 2025
Social unrest and political crisis. Between echoes of recent struggles and growing tensions…

The schoolbag: a reflection of school life and its contradictions
Published on: August 27 , 2025
From the moment it first appeared, the schoolbag has taken on a symbolic role that goes far beyond its…

Spirus Gay, the anarchist acrobat who turned his life and body into a political statement
Published on: August 18 , 2025
Spirus Gay (1865–1938), a circus performer and anarchist activist, was a rare figure in the…

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…

A new pathogenic fungus is threatening bats
Published on: June 17 , 2025
An international team led by scientists from the University of Montpellier, in…

"No Kids" Zones: Is This Discrimination That Undermines Social Cohesion?
Published on: June 15 , 2025
Since the 2000s, there has been a growing range of vacation packages, tourist attractions, and…

The movements of a crowd are not chaotic but predictable
Published on: June 11 , 2025
Crowds can be intimidating or even terrifying for some people. Their movements can lead to…

“AI, Ethics, and Data: What Level(s) of Consciousness?” will be the theme of the next Science Bar
Published on: June 5 , 2025
On Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m., the University of Montpellier is hosting another edition of the Bar des…