
AQUASSO
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Activities and Objectives of the Association AQUASSO is an association of current students and alumni of the BAEMT (Aquatic Bioresources in the Mediterranean and Tropical Environments) specialization within the BGAE (Biology, Geosciences, Agroresources, and Environment) Master’s program at the University of Montpellier. It aims to create a network for exchange between current students and alumni to promote education and facilitate career integration. AQUASSO organizes an annual scientific conference dedicated to issues related to aquatic resources. This event is open to all students and is also accessible to the general public thanks to the outreach efforts of the speakers and organizers.

PESAP Health: The Movement
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Activities and Objectives of the Association PESAP Santé: The Movement brings together students in the PESAP master’s program with the goal of promoting the program and supporting students’ professional development. Our Projects: Annual meetings for the PESAP program; Implementation of health prevention and promotion initiatives within the STAPS Department; establishing a connection between the association and alumni of the master’s program. Executive Board President: Claudine SAUZEDDE Vice President: Bryan WALTER Secretary: Jonathan BAZARD Vice Secretary: Hélène HAMON Treasurer: Julie RUIZ Vice Treasurer: Agathe LANSADE

D’Clic
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Activities and Goals of the Association If you’re passionate about photography, D’Clic is for you! We want to share our unique photographic vision of the world with a wide audience. By joining D’Clic, you’ll have access to our darkroom throughout the academic year. There, you can print black-and-white film prints and develop film. Our space is located on the Triolet campus, accessible during the day and early evening, near the classrooms. We do not offer formal classes but rather learning through observation and group critique of photos over coffee. We also seek to promote everyone’s work through exhibitions on campus.

ARTIO
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Artio is a unique association in that it is exclusively for students in the IEGB Master’s program and offers lifetime membership. It aims to foster a sense of community within the IEGB Master’s program to create a pleasant atmosphere that encourages mutual support and the sharing of knowledge and skills among students. Artio lends naturalist equipment to students and supports course units that include fieldwork; it also organizes nature outings and lectures. The association also supports individual and/or group projects by Master’s students. Furthermore, it ensures continuity between the different cohorts of the Master’s program, thereby fostering the creation of a broad network of alumni, which is particularly helpful for professional integration.

Pro STAPS Association
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The Pro STAPS Association brings together students in the DEUST ACSS vocational program and the professional bachelor’s degree programs at the UFR STAPS. It facilitates student initiatives, including: the development of an alumni network; support for the creation of events: Start-up Marathon (an annual competition for innovative start-ups related to sports); the Sport Challenge (an annual event designed by DEUST students for students). This association serves as a forum for discussion on innovation and the philosophy of the programs. communication and promotion of the programs; creation of website content and social media posts.

Montpellier University Choir (ECUME)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association ECUME is a choir that offers a unique approach at the intersection of various artistic fields, including theater, poetry, and dance. Here, singers express themselves not only with their voices but also with their bodies. The choir is composed primarily of students and staff from the universities of Montpellier. Everyone has the opportunity to find their place, according to their learning pace and personal experience, by joining Ecume’s choral workshop, choir, or vocal ensemble. Board President: Florence Loubet

Forest Glimmer
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Brin de Forêt is an association dedicated to organizing scientific events on current issues in ecology and biodiversity conservation. The association aims to create a network for exchange among researchers, students, and others interested in ecological issues. By bringing together the general public, researchers, professionals, and students, we aim to promote the dissemination of knowledge regarding ecology and humanity’s place within ecosystems through conferences and cultural and educational projects. The association is run by students in the BioGET (Plant Biology and Tropical Ecosystem Management) track of the B2E Master’s program at the University of Montpellier. In this context, a conference on a current topic related to tropical ecosystems is organized each year. Since 2014, the association has addressed the themes of “Payments for Environmental Services,” “Climate Change and Its Impacts on Tropical Ecosystems,” “Biodiversity Loss,” “Ecological Engineering in the Tropics,” “Ethnobotany: Plants and Humans, Intertwined Destinies in the Tropics,” and “Do Women and Men Have the Same Relationship with Tropical Ecosystems?” This year, the conference will focus on the myth of the virgin forest, accompanied by a reflection on the place of human societies within tropical ecosystems. Speakers from various disciplines will take the stage to fuel the debate on this topic. Executive Committee: President: Charlotte Guichard Secretary: Julia Hégédus Treasurer: Germain Vital

Naturalist Group of the University of Montpellier (GNAUM)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association For over 18 years, GNAUM has offered its members a wide range of activities designed to foster discovery and raise awareness about environmental conservation and biodiversity through: weekly lectures on a variety of topics (animal emotions, trees and buds, the collapse…); scientific projects, conducted with our partners (Jardin des Plantes, CEFE, Marbec, etc.) and including beehive management and monitoring of great tits; workshops, inventories, and field trips led by our eight nature groups, inviting you to explore the Montpellier area.

Montpellier Science Students' Association
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The BDE Sciences is an association dedicated to assisting and supporting students in all science-related fields throughout their academic careers and projects. The association contributes to student life by organizing a variety of events. These include social events, charitable projects, scientific conferences supported by its new science division, as well as more recreational activities such as sports tournaments. All of this helps students integrate not only within their academic programs but also within their graduating classes. To ensure personalized, human-centered support, mentoring is a key tool. This system strengthens the support provided to students throughout the year.

Montpellier University Caving Club (GSUM)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The GSUM is an association that allows students, PhD students, and others to explore the underground world and pursue their passion.

Association for Chemical and Biological Sciences in Health (CBS²)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The primary objective of the CBS2 Association is to bring together students from the CBS2 Doctoral School. It works to support students’ career development and to promote the work of the laboratories. In general, this association is run by and for the doctoral students of the CBS2 Doctoral School and is open to any suggestions and partnership proposals for organizing events that are important to you!

The Interlude
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The missions of the non-profit association La ParenThèse are: to combat student dropout rates and isolation during the process of writing academic papers (master’s theses, doctoral dissertations); to help students graduate more quickly; to enhance their employability, particularly by creating an interdisciplinary socio-professional network during the writing process. To achieve this, team members organize three types of events that bring together between 10 and 15 student participants (in-person) and approximately 40 students (online). These events are linked to a scientific production process: writing events (writing days, writing retreats, and mini-ParenThèses); support and exchange events (Plume Doc workshops, Master Classes); relaxation events (AfterThèse days in the great outdoors).

Group for Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation in Robotics and Space (GEEARS)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Founded in 2017, the GEEARS association (Group for Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation in Robotics and Space) aims to provide students at the University of Montpellier with access to facilities and tools that enable them to carry out projects. Our objectives: To introduce students to the world of electronics, robotics, and space technology. To give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world projects. Design and carry out projects from start to finish related to electronics, robotics, and/or space. Propose and support group or personal projects. Welcome and introduce students from diverse backgrounds—such as mechanical engineering, biology, computer science, and environmental studies—to electronics and embedded system programming.

The Head Opener
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Founded in 2006 by a group of students convinced of the fundamental role each and every person plays in society, Ouvre-Tête is committed to empowering everyone to shape the future they desire. Today, the association brings together people from diverse backgrounds: students from all universities, employees, recipients of income support, volunteers… Far from any dogma, we aim to get minds thinking. Let information flow, and let reflection take place. Opening minds means, above all, enabling people to meet and exchange ideas so that everyone can form their own opinions. It means fighting against indifference and resignation. To this end, our main areas of action are raising awareness around social and environmental issues. We try to approach these issues from different perspectives: scientific, sociological, political, educational… Through practical actions, we also advocate for certain values such as empowerment, non-commercial or solidarity-based exchange, and the promotion of agriculture that respects nature…

Hello, world
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Founded in 2015, the Hello World Association aims to provide undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in computer science, mathematics, and related fields at the University of Montpellier with support, career guidance, professional integration, and social cohesion. Our objectives: tutoring sessions, mock exams, and the creation of booklets containing past exam questions; organization of events (student fairs, conferences, film screenings and discussions, computer workshops, etc.); inter-association projects (social events, happy hours, orientation weekends, fairs, etc.); administrative and financial support for student projects; student representation and mediation.

Music at the University of Science and Technology (MUST)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The MUST association is open to all student musicians. It offers rehearsal space at its facilities and provides opportunities to perform in its concerts. A meeting (in October) brings members together to form new groups. The association also welcomes established groups. A team spirit is essential to join MUST!