
BDE IAE
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The IAE Montpellier Student Union organizes several events and offers a variety of services. We participate in one-time events such as the Orientation Day organized by the IAE. We also organize events such as parties, breakfasts, and the Gala. To promote the #EspritIAE, we also participate in the IAE French Cup (CDF) to proudly represent Montpellier. And every day (or almost every day), we’re at La Bulle to answer your questions or grab a coffee.

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. This choir is composed primarily of students and staff from the universities of Montpellier. Everyone has the opportunity to find their place, based on their own learning pace and personal experience, by joining Ecume’s choral workshop, choir, or vocal ensemble. Executive Board President: Florence Loubet

A Glimpse of the Forest
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Brin de Forêt is an association whose mission is to organize scientific events on current issues in ecology and biodiversity conservation. The association fosters a network for exchange among researchers, students, and individuals interested in ecological issues. By bringing together the general public, researchers, professionals, and students, we aim to promote the dissemination of knowledge about ecology and humanity’s place in ecosystems through a conference and various 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. As part of this initiative, 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 People, 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 role of human societies in tropical ecosystems. Speakers from various disciplines will take the stage to contribute to 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 numerous 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 tit populations; workshops, inventories, and field trips led by our eight nature groups, inviting you to explore the areas around Montpellier.

Montpellier Science Students' Association
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The BDE Sciences is an association whose purpose is to assist and support students in all science majors throughout their academic careers and projects. The association contributes to student life through various types of events. These include social events, charitable projects, and scientific conferences supported by its new science division, as well as more recreational activities such as sports tournaments. All of these activities help students integrate not only within their academic programs but also within their graduating classes. To ensure personalized, human-centered support, the mentoring program is a key tool. It helps strengthen 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, doctoral candidates, and others to explore the underground world and pursue their passion. The GSUM is an association where students, PhD students, and others can explore the underground world and pursue their hobby.

Association for Chemical and Biological Sciences in Health (CBS²)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The CBS2 Association’s primary objective 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!

La Parenthèse
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The missions of the La ParenThèse association, established under the French Law of 1901, 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 social and 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 about 40 students (online). These events are linked to the academic writing process: writing sessions (one-day workshops, writing retreats, and mini-ParenThèses); support and exchange sessions (Plume Doc workshops, Master Classes); relaxation sessions (AfterThèse nature retreats).

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 worlds of electronics, robotics, and space technology. To give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world projects. To design and carry out projects from start to finish related to electronics, robotics, and/or space technology. To propose and support association-led or personal projects. To 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 that each and every person plays in society, Ouvre-Tête works every day to empower everyone to shape the future they desire. Today, the association brings together people from diverse backgrounds: students from all universities, employees, recipients of RSA benefits, volunteers… Far from any particular doctrine, we aim to get minds working. We want information to flow and reflection to take place. Opening minds means, above all, enabling people to come together 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 focus are raising awareness about social and environmental issues. We strive to address these issues from various 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, assistance with entering the workforce, and opportunities for social cohesion. Our objectives: tutoring sessions, mock exams, and the creation of booklets compiling past exam questions; organizing 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 participate in its concerts. A meeting (in October) brings members together to form a band. The association also accepts already-formed bands. A team spirit is essential to join MUST!

Ma’LICE – Chemistry Division
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The Ma’LICE Association brings together all chemistry students at the University of Montpellier, as well as alumni. As a true professional network, the association helps chemists in their search for jobs, internships, or thesis opportunities. Ma’LICE offers the following services to all members: access to past exam papers; an educational resource center; 50 free printouts; and the sale of professional equipment (lab coats, safety goggles, etc.). Membership is free for everyone.

Montpellier University Symphony Orchestra (OSUM)
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Do you play music? Do you enjoy social gatherings? Come join the Montpellier University Symphony Orchestra! This orchestra is made up of about 60 musicians and welcomes students, faculty, researchers, as well as amateur musicians from outside the academic community. The OSUM performs about ten concerts a year, both in the city and throughout the region. The highlight concert of the year takes place at the Opéra Comédie, with proceeds benefiting La Ligue contre le cancer. The symphony orchestra rehearses every Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall 5.06 of the Faculty of Sciences, as well as on select Saturday mornings. We’re recruiting woodwind and string players—feel free to visit the OSUM website for more information. We’ll be there during the new student orientation day and at the Antigone student club fair. Executive Board President: Vitalie Arcq Music Director: René Vacher

Focus on Earth
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The Objectif Terre association brings together undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in earth and water sciences at the University of Montpellier. Objectif Terre supports students in their academic lives through group purchases of supplies and by providing past exam questions. The association also organizes various events, such as parties, happy hours, and trips. To foster a strong sense of community among its members, the association publishes a newsletter called “Géoscoop” and designs a T-shirt each year.

Pen!
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Activities and Objectives of the Association Plume! is a student organization that produces and disseminates scientific culture to the general public. Its approaches are complementary: to inspire, promote, and highlight the dissemination of knowledge among young scientists. To this end, the association publishes the monthly magazine *Plume!*, which discusses science in language that everyone can understand. It also organizes training sessions for undergraduate and graduate students to introduce them to the art of communicating their research to a general audience. Executive Board President: Vincent Bonhomme