Research - University of Montpellier

Philippe Dubois: under the banner of 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. His 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.

“From the lab to classroom 2, health ecology”

Published on: February 2 , 2024

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

Science at UM [S03-ep16]: Postillons under the microscope

Published on: February 1 , 2024

This week on Science at UM, Ashley Nord, researcher at the Center for Structural Biology,...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

15 Feb 2024

Triolet , lecture hall 5.03 (Building 5) - Place Eugène Bataillon, Montpellier

A new mechanism of action for the antipsychotics of tomorrow

Press

Published on: January 29 , 2024

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

Science at UM [S03-ep15]: Diet and cancer

Published on: January 25 , 2024

This week on A l’UM la science, Sophie Tissot, a doctoral student at the Mivegec laboratory, tells us...

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

conversation

Published on: January 24 , 2024

If someone mentions predation, you probably think of a lion chasing a gazelle or...

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

LUM

Published on: January 23 , 2024

Arthur, 11 years old. Future choreographer. We know that playing sports is good for your health. But...

“The term carbon offset is scientifically absurd.”

Published on: January 22 , 2024

To stabilize global temperatures, the Paris Agreement promised a transition to a...

Science at UM [S03-ep14]: The bumblebee and thought

Published on: January 18 , 2024

This week on Science at UM, Samson Acoca-Pidolle and Pierre-Olivier Cheptou from Cefe tell us...

Call for proposals ExposUM FELLOWSHIPS 2024

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

, LUM Magazine

Published on: January 16 , 2024

While the benefits of physical activity are widely recognized, it is not always easy...

Big data, AI, ChatGPT... Data has become essential in SMEs too.

conversation

Published on: January 15 , 2024

With the massive influx of data into society at the turn of the 2010s, the...

New service for the Science Bar

Published on: January 12 , 2024

A flagship event for scientific culture in Montpellier, the Science Bar, organized by...

Science at UM [S03-ep13]: The food landscape in Montpellier

Published on: January 11 , 2024

This week in Science at UM Caroline Méjean, epidemiologist at the Moisa laboratory,...

Milena Dragicevic Sesic: a peaceful fight for culture

She is a remarkable figure who received an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier at the end of December 2023. A leading Serbian teacher who is deeply committed to research in her field of expertise, Milena Dragićević Šešić has helped to develop cultural policy studies around the world, notably through the UNESCO Chair she has held since 2004.