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Tawana Kupe: Charisma in the Service of African Higher Education

Following the recommendation of Patrick Caron, Vice President for International Relations, the University of Montpellier awarded Professor Tawana Kupe an honorary doctorate last October. A native of Zimbabwe, this media specialist built a distinguished career in South Africa, culminating in his current position as vice-chancellor of the University of Pretoria.

Chipepo Kankasa, “The Obsession with Transmission”

Following the recommendation of Montpellier professor Philippe Vande Perre, the University of Montpellier awarded an honorary doctorate to Zambian pediatrician Chipepo Kankasa last October. Widely recognized for her research on mother-to-child transmission of HIV, she is also a pioneer in providing African children with access to antiretroviral treatments and in implementing prevention strategies in Zambia to combat HIV transmission through breastfeeding.

Denis Mukwege, Honorary Doctorate

A 2018 Nobel Prize laureate for his fight against mass rape and sexual violence against women in his home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the man many call “the man who heals women” has once again called for reforms in international criminal law and for gender equality.

Africa, one of our priorities

October , 2021

Among the major events of 2021 was the hosting of the Nouveau Sommet in Montpellier…