
Is hosting the Games enough to make a nation more athletic?
Published on: November 21 , 2019
Paris just unveiled the logo for the Olympic and Paralympic Games on Monday, October 21…

UM AthletesUM the Top!
Published on: October 8 , 2019
The University of Montpellier is honoring its medalists at the University Championships…

[LUM#9] Exercising to Preserve Your Personality
Published on: July 9 , 2019
Physical activity doesn't just sculpt your figure—it also shapes your…

Is stimulating the brain to improve performance actually effective?
Published on: March 14 , 2019
Fatigue, in the common sense, is a sensation of physical or cognitive weakness, and is…

UM the Summit of Mont Blanc
Published on: February 20 , 2019
Taking the University of Montpellier to the top of Europe—that is the project that has been accomplished…

Science Makes Its Way into the World of Soccer
Published on: June 20 , 2018
Soccer is a high-intensity sport: generally, soccer players cover 8 to 12 km…

A “gay game”: everyday homophobia and imposed heterosexuality
Published on: June 12 , 2018
Do you know how many soccer players around the world are openly gay? And how did they…

Exercise doesn't cure cancer, but it can help
Published on: March 26 , 2018
These days, everyone is talking and writing about the benefits of exercise in the fight against cancer—…

STAPS: A Guaranteed Path to a Career!
Published on: February 24 , 2018
With 700 first-year students enrolled for the 2017–2018 academic year, STAPS…

To combat back pain, simply moving more isn't enough
Published on: December 11 , 2017
“Back pain? The best treatment is movement.” This slogan has been repeated over and over since…

[LUM#5] My Teacher, That Champion
Published on: May 9 , 2017
Romain Barras, the 2010 European decathlon champion, is enjoying a newfound sense of peace, far from…

[LUM#4] Lifeguard for Fun
Published on: February 21 , 2017
Combining fun activities with life-saving techniques—that’s the concept behind sports first aid. Dive into…

College Sports: A Golden Season forUM
Published on: November 15 , 2016
At the Champions Trophy, held last night at the School of Pharmacy,…

Student of the Week // Thomas RIGAL
Published on: January 25 , 2016
Thomas RIGAL, 24 years old. Originally from Béziers; has lived in Montpellier for 7 years. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Law…

Audrey Merle, student and world champion
Published on: November 27 , 2015
Pain and tears… of joy. In 2015, Audrey Merle experienced the full range of emotions…

A World Karate Champion at the University of Montpellier
Published on: November 23 , 2015
At the most recent World Junior Karate Championships, which took place from the 12th to the 15th…