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Anne Charmantier: charcoal on chickadees

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In charge of a long-term study program on chickadees, Anne Charmantier is interested in the adaptation of these passerines to climate change and the urban environment. Director of research in evolutionary ecology at CEFE, she is a 2024 CNRS silver medalist.

Philippe Dubois: under the sign of green chemistry

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An advocate of green, responsible chemistry, Professor Philippe Dubois is an internationally renowned researcher in chemistry and materials science, notably for his cutting-edge research into bioplastics. These innovative processes have led to numerous patented applications in industry, highlighting the essential role of chemistry in the ecological transition. As President and Rector of the University of Mons (UMons), located in French-speaking Belgium, he attaches as much importance to the international reputation of his institution as to the well-being of its students, teachers and researchers. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier on January 31, 2024.

Milena Dragicevic Sesic: a peaceful struggle for culture

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It was a singular personality who received the title of honorary doctor from the University of Montpellier at the end of December 2023. A leading Serbian teacher, deeply committed to the involvement of research in her field of expertise, Milena Dragićević Šešić has contributed to the development of cultural policy studies worldwide, notably through the Unesco Chair she has held since 2004.

Oriol Amat: Good accounts make good ethics

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Oriol Amat is Professor of Economics at Barcelona's Pompeu Fabra University, of which he was also Rector. He is considered an expert in financial accounting, management control and corporate fraud. On September 20, the University of Montpellier had the pleasure of awarding him an honorary doctorate.

Solidarity with Morocco

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September 11, 2023

Following the earthquake on the night of September 8-9, the University of Montpellier...

Michel Bouvier: a "school" for medicine

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A world-renowned researcher in the field of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), Michel Bouvier has contributed to numerous fundamental and therapeutic discoveries on these proteins, which are the target of over 30% of drugs on the market. Many Montpellier researchers have trained with this professor from the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal. In 2023, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Montpellier.