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Student life

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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. Student guideDownload MDE Aimé Schoenig (Richter site) Inaugurated in December 2006, the MDE "Aimé Schoenig" 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 also home to other student services (Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives (SUAPS), Service Commun de Médecine Préventive et de Promotion de la Santé (SCMPPS)). Virtual tour 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 sports hall and a dance hall; the MDE Richter also houses an annex of the preventive medicine service and the office of the CROUS social service assistant. A wide range of activities open to all Free film screenings on two Wednesdays a month; Concerts, theatre performances, lectures, etc.; Workshops (sewing, public speaking, etc.); Food distributions 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. Rules and regulations MDE Françoise Barré-Sinoussi (Triolet site) Opened in February 1998, this 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; An equipped multi-purpose room. hosting a variety of activities accessible to all Concerts, theatre 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 games of chance.); board and role-playing games with the Unicorns association; free access to table soccer to relax between classes; food distributions; etc... Reservation request To reserve one of the MDE's spaces, 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 Conseiller en Economie Sociale et Familiale), the Bureau de la Vie Etudiante, CROUS social workers, the Mission Locale and student association offices.

Student life

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Student life at university offers a multitude of enriching experiences and opportunities. It's a privileged time to blossom, forge links, get to know each other better and grow in maturity. The University of Montpellier is fully committed to this dynamic. On all campuses and in places dedicated to student life, numerous initiatives enable students to enjoy themselves, relax, meet other people and also develop cross-disciplinary skills, useful for academic success. The University of Montpellier also welcomes a large number of international students, who contribute to the richness and diversity of university life. Cultural and sporting activities, community life and festive events: everything is designed to foster social ties and personal fulfillment, and to enable students to progress serenely throughout their studies. For example... ... a specific and innovative annual program, entitled "Boost your English", is offered to all students. The program includes a variety of activities with English-speaking speakers, enabling students to practice their English in a free and fun way (visits to Montpellier, weekends, pottery workshops, etc.). Artistic workshops are regularly organized, especially during vacation periods: computer-assisted music, poster design, botanical drawing, for beginners or advanced students. The university also provides essential support for students experiencing difficulties. Whether it's a question of breaking the isolation, coping with a precarious situation or benefiting from psychological or social support, several services are mobilized to listen and support them. The Bureau de la Vie Étudiante (BVE), the driving force behind campus life, coordinates, coordinates and supports a wide range of activities at the university. All these initiatives are largely made possible by the Contribution de Vie Étudiante et de Campus (CVEC), which finances numerous projects and initiatives. Last but not least, the Fonds de Solidarité et de Développement des Initiatives Étudiantes (FSDIE) supports student association initiatives and students in difficulty. Student guideDownload

Open doors at the University of Montpellier

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Date: 08 Feb 2025
Location: Various UM campuses

The Jane, the key to successful integration

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Published on: September 25, 2024

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Published on: March 14, 2024

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Alexane Lequart, new UM student vice-president

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Published on: February 05, 2024

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Published on: September 26, 2023

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Student Life Office (BVE)

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The BVE, or Bureau de la Vie Étudiante, is a key player in student life at the University of Montpellier, run BY and FOR students. It is currently made up of the student vice-president, a student life officer and several student representatives. The BVE works closely with the University's various departments and divisions, as well as with student associations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9JfgEufC20 The BVE's missions Make proposals to improve living and studying conditions (e.g.: adapted diets for salaried students, organization of food distributions, etc.). Organize various events and actions (examples below); Coordinate and support the University's student associations and tutorates; Support student projects and their funding applications (FSDIE projects); Help run student life centers (MDEs, (S)PACE); Organize campus events in conjunction with the University's various departments; Help create the University's student guide; In addition, the Student Vice-President participates in social aid allocation commissions (FSDIE social). In partnership with the Linkee association, the BVE organizes food distributions every other Monday at the Triolet and Richter MDEs. Bureau de la Vie Étudiante - Linktree Welcome days for new students The BVE, together with the University's associations, services and cultural and institutional partners, welcomes students to the Jardin des Plantes every September for the start of the academic year. Every year, the BVE organizes the Village du Sport & du Bien-Être at the Centre Sportif Universitaire a few days after the welcome days. On the program: a range of sporting activities (bubble soccer, sport-health courses, tournaments, etc.), cardiac massage introductions, a bike-smoothie and much more. The BVE, in partnership with l'Ile des Possibles, offers a range of DIY workshops, resourceries and conferences on the theme of ecological transition. Welcome evening for international students The welcome evening for international students is held every year in February to welcome new international arrivals in the second semester, and to facilitate their integration into the UM. Every year, at the beginning of June in the Jardin des Plantes, the BVE honors the commitment of tutors from the University's associations and UEI (UFR, Schools and Institutes). Training & Association Cafés Twice a year, the BVE organizes a training session for the University's student associations. The aim of this event is to inform them about the facilities and services available to them, and to train them on certain topics (project management, prevention of sexist and sexual violence, disability, organization of festive events, the fight against discrimination, etc.). The "Cafés des associations" are convivial evenings for exchanges between the University's associations. Arts and Culture Week In April, the BVE celebrates arts and culture with a week-long program of events including a writing evening, an eloquence contest, screenings, concerts and theater. The event closes with the Village des Arts et des Cultures on the Triolet campus, where the University's cultural associations and services offer workshops and concerts. Doctoral student cafés The aim of the doctoral student cafés is to combat the social isolation of doctoral students by offering them regular, convivial get-togethers. The BVE is the link for students to actively participate in the management of university life and the improvement of student life. Don't hesitate to get in touch with these committed students! BVET statutesDownload

Student Solidarity and Initiative Development Fund (FSDIE)

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 The FSDIE is a fund financed by the CVEC (Contribution Vie Étudiante et de Campus) paid by students when they register. The FSDIE has two objectives: To encourage student involvement, the FSDIE project supports projects run by student associations in a variety of fields (culture, humanitarian aid, sport, solidarity, environment, civic engagement, etc.) in the form of grants. The Social FSDIE provides financial support for students in serious difficulty or in precarious situations, in conjunction with CROUS social workers. FSDIE Projects Provisional timetable for allocation commissions (projects / collective initiatives) : FSDIEDate limite de dépôt des dossiers27/01/202515/01/2025 14h25/03/202511/03/2025 14h05/06/202522/05/2025 14h ATTENTION : before making any FSDIE request, you must contact the Student Life Department by e-mail or by telephone on 04 67 14 36 77 / 04 67 14 46 58, before the deadline for submitting applications. How does it work? The allocation committee meets on average six times a year. Its recommendations are forwarded to the Training and University Life Commission (CFVU), which makes the final decision on credit allocation. How to apply? For projects and collective initiatives: Check that your project can be financed by the FSDIE by consulting the charter, Discover the FSDIE in 6 steps, Access the "Dossier unique / FSDIE" application and follow the instructions. Contact: e-mail FSDIE social The student life department works with the CROUS social service to help students in financial or social difficulty. To find out more

Meet Amal Qobaa, student vice-president

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Published on: March 30, 2022

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Published on: June 23, 2021

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Back to school: 51,000 students at the University of Montpellier

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Published on: September 01, 2020

After the obligatory registration phase, some 51,000 students are joining the...

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Published on: September 14, 2019

A multi-disciplinary, research-intensive university, the University of Montpellier brings together a...

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Published on: May 30, 2017

They are 6 nature and ecology enthusiasts. The project of these UM students:...

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