Research 17 - University of Montpellier

Philippe Dubois: under the sign of green chemistry

Portrait

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.

15th Vine & Wine Scientific Day

Agenda

07 Mar 2024

Institut Agro Montpellier - Campus de La Gaillarde - Amphi Philippe Lamour - 2 place Viala, 34060 Montpellier

"From lab to classroom 2, health ecology".

Article

Published on: February 02, 2024

After more than three years' work, 89 teachers and researchers were able to receive...

A l'UM la science [S03-ep16]: Sputters under the microscope

Podcast

Published on: February 01, 2024

This week on A l'UM la science, Ashley Nord, a researcher at the Center for Structural Biology,...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Agenda

15 Feb 2024

Triolet Campus, amphi 5.03 (Building 5) - place Eugène Bataillon, Montpellier

A new mechanism of action for tomorrow's antipsychotics

Press release

Published on: January 29, 2024

In a groundbreaking scientific paper published in Science Advances, biologist Franck Vandermoere...

A l'UM la science [S03-ep15]: Food and cancer

Podcast

Published on: January 25, 2024

This week in A l'UM la science, Sophie Tissot, doctoral student at the Mivegec laboratory,...

In bacteria, prey become predators... of their predators

The conversation

Published on: January 24, 2024

When you think of predation, you probably think of a lion chasing a gazelle or...

[LUM#20] Arthur, age 11: "If I play sports, am I better at school and work?"

LUM magazine

Published on: January 23, 2024

Arthur, 11 years old. Future choreographer. We all know that sport is good for your health. But what about...

"The term carbon offset is scientifically absurd".

Article

Published on: January 22, 2024

To stabilize global temperatures, the Paris agreements promised a transition to a more stable...

A l'UM la science [S03-ep14] : The bumblebee and thought

Podcast

Published on: January 18, 2024

This week on A l'UM la science, Cefe's Samson Acoca-Pidolle and Pierre-Olivier Cheptou...

Call for projects ExposUM FELLOWSHIPS 2024

Call for projects

Published on: January 18, 2024

ExposUM is an initiative of the University of Montpellier and its partners, aimed at...

[LUM#20] A new lease of life for rehabilitation

Podcast, LUM Magazine

Published on: January 16, 2024

While the benefits of physical activity are universally recognized, it's not always easy...

Big data, AI, ChatGPT... In SMEs too, data has become indispensable

The conversation

Published on: January 15, 2024

Since the massive irruption of data into society at the turn of the 2010s, the...

New service for the Science Bar

Article

Published on: January 12, 2024

Montpellier's flagship event for scientific culture, the Bar des Sciences, organized by the...

A l'UM la science [S03-ep13]: Montpellier's food landscape

Podcast

Published on: January 11, 2024

This week in A l'UM la science, Caroline Méjean, epidemiologist at the Moisa laboratory,...