International Partnerships 4 - University of Montpellier

Tawana Kupe, charisma in the service of African universities

On 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 has enjoyed a brilliant career in South Africa, culminating in his current position as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria.

Chipepo Kankasa, “the obsession with transmission”

It was on the recommendation of Montpellier professor Philippe Vande Perre that the University of Montpellier awarded an honorary doctorate to Zambian pediatrician Chipepo Kankasa last October. Unanimously recognized for her research on mother-to-child transmission of HIV, she is also the initiator of access to antiretroviral treatment for African children and prevention strategies in Zambia to combat HIV transmission through breastfeeding.

Denis Mukwege, honorary doctorate

Winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for his fight against mass rape and sexual violence against women in his country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the man many call "the man who repairs women" has once again called for changes to international criminal law and for gender equality.

UM hosts IPBES technical support unit

Published on: October 5 , 2021

The University of Montpellier has been chosen to host the technical support unit for...

Doctoral program between the University of Montpellier (UM) and the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan (ANAS)

for projects

Published on: April 13 , 2021

The University of Montpellier (UM) and the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan...

Policymakers and scientists united for the transformation of food systems

Published on: March 2 , 2021

True to its threefold mission of "nourishing, caring for, and protecting," Muse has established itself as a stronghold of...

Global thematic initiatives on the agenda of the second MIAB Council meeting

Published on: January 15 , 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the second meeting of the Montpellier International Advisory Board (MIAB)...

Louise 0. Fresco, Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montpellier

During her visit to the University of Montpellier for a conference in March 2020, where she "revisited the intertwined destinies of agriculture and food," Louise O. Fresco, professor and president of Wageningen University & Research, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier by Philippe Augé, president of the University of Montpellier.