Student life
In addition to the student life facilities in each UFR, school and institute, two student residences (MDE) and the (S)pace, located on the Richter and Triolet campuses, provide students with access to cultural, sports and community activities.
MDE Aimé Schoenig (Richter site)
Inaugurated in December 2006, the Aimé Schoenig MDE is located on the Richter campus south of Montpellier. It is named after Aimé Schoenig, a medical student who died heroically in 1944.
The MDE Aimé Schoenig is home to other student facilities(Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives (SUAPS), Service Commun de Médecine Préventive et de Promotion de la Santé (SCMPPS)).
Spaces at your disposal
- A 250-seat auditorium;
- An exhibition hall with free piano access;
- A music room and recording studio;
- A modular meeting room ;
- A gym and a dance hall;
The Richter MDE also houses an annex of the preventive medicine service and the office of the CROUS social service assistant.
A wide range of activities accessible to all
- Free movie screenings two Wednesdays a month;
- Concerts, theatre performances, conferences, etc. ;
- Workshops (sewing, public speaking, etc.);
- Food distribution
- Etc.
Reservation request
To reserve an individual room, a group room or the recording studio, you can send your request by email. Please specify your requirements (type of room, desired time slot, number of people) to facilitate reservation management.
MDE Françoise Barré-Sinoussi (Triolet site)
Opened in February 1998, the MDE is located on the Triolet Campus.
It is named after Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, a French researcher famous for her discovery of the retrovirus responsible for AIDS, HIV, in 1983. This major breakthrough in the understanding of the virus earned her the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2008. Screenings, concerts, exhibitions and conferences are organized by student associations throughout the academic year at the MDE Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. The MDE is also open to UM staff. These spaces can be reserved or rented.
Spaces at your disposal
- Two music rooms with musical instruments;
- A meeting room available on reservation;
- A fully-equipped multi-purpose hall.
hosting varied activities accessible to all
- Concerts, theatrical performances, shows, lectures, film screenings (every month), debates;
- Association events ;
- Workshops organized by the student life department and student associations (sewing workshop, theater (Taust), orchestra (Osem), etc.);
- Board games and role-playing with the Unicorns association;
- Free access to table soccer to relax between classes;
- Food distributions;
- Etc...
Reservation request
To reserve a space at the MDE, send your request by email. To facilitate reservation management, please specify your requirements (space and time slot required, number of people expected).
(S)pace
Located on the Triolet campus, the (S)pace includes a fast-food restaurant run by the CROUS. You can relax, work or socialize indoors or on the terrace. It also hosts workshops, exhibitions and events.
The second floor houses part of the student life department (including the Social and Family Economy Advisor), the Student Life Office, CROUS social worker offices, Mission Locale offices and student association offices.
