
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, with 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 students’ knowledge and skills. 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 professional degree 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 organizing events, such as: the Startup Marathon (an annual competition for innovative startups 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 behind 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. This choir is composed primarily of students and staff from the universities of Montpellier. Everyone has the opportunity to find their place, according to their own learning pace and personal experience, by joining Ecume’s choral workshop, choir, or vocal ensemble. Board of Directors 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 others 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 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, carried out 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 areas around Montpellier.

Montpellier Science Students' Association
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Activities and Objectives of the Association The BDE Sciences is an association dedicated to helping and supporting students in all science-related fields throughout their academic careers and projects. The association contributes to student life through 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 these initiatives 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 an essential 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 association “La ParenThèse,” 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 events (writing days, writing retreats, and mini-ParenThèses); support and exchange events (Plume Doc workshops, Master Classes); relaxation events (AfterThèse days in nature).

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 is committed to helping everyone take an active role in shaping 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 ideology, we aim to get minds thinking. We want information to circulate and reflection to 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 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 containing past exam questions; organizing events (student fairs, conferences, film screenings and discussions, computer workshops, etc.); inter-association projects (social evenings, 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 welcomes 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 going to 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 check out 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 papers. 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 every year.