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Joan Guàrdia i Olmos: Education at the Heart of Europe

Joan Guàrdia i Olmo, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Montpellier, is a professor of behavioral science methodology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Barcelona (UB). Since 2020, he has also served as the university’s rector. He is committed to promoting a Europe of education and research based on shared values.

Philippe Dubois: A Focus on Green Chemistry

An advocate for green and responsible chemistry, Professor Philippe Dubois is an internationally renowned researcher in chemistry and materials science, particularly for his cutting-edge research on bioplastics. These innovative processes have led to numerous patented industrial applications, 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 places equal importance on his institution’s international reputation and the well-being of its students, faculty, 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

A remarkable individual was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier in late December 2023. A leading Serbian scholar deeply committed to advancing research in her field of expertise, Milena Dragićević Šešić has helped develop cultural policy studies around the world, notably through the UNESCO Chair she has held since 2004.

Oriol Amat: Sound Financial Management Leads to Sound Ethics

Oriol Amat is a professor of economics at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, where he also served as rector. He is considered an expert in financial accounting, management accounting, and corporate fraud. On September 20, the University of Montpellier was pleased to award him an honorary doctorate.

Solidarity with Morocco

September , 2023

Following the earthquake that occurred on the night of September 8–9, the University of Montpellier…

Michel Bouvier: A Medical Approach That Sets a Standard

A world-renowned researcher in the field of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), Michel Bouvier has contributed to numerous fundamental and therapeutic discoveries regarding these proteins, which are the targets of more than 30% of the drugs on the market. Many researchers from Montpellier trained under Professor Bouvier at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal. In 2023, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier.

Montpellier-Sherbrooke, as a pair

April 24 - April 28, 2023
Triolet , Polytech, Building 31 - Place Eugène Bataillon, Montpellier

Oussama Khatib: A Deep Dive into Robotics

With his Ocean One diving-archaeologist robot, Oussama Khatib—director of the Stanford Robotics Lab and a world-renowned researcher—is shining a spotlight on the mysteries of the deep sea and robotics. On February 20, based on the recommendations of his French peers Philippe Poignet, Vincent Creuze, and Philippe Fraisse—all three robotics researchers at LIRMM—the Franco-American was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier.