Johanna Calderon: from Harvard University to UM
In January 2021, Johanna Calderon, a researcher in neuropsychology and psychiatry at Harvard University, will head up an attractive chair at the University of Montpellier in the neurodevelopment of congenital heart pathologies. A first in France.
Georges Frêche, a Monday in Amphi A
On October 22, the University of Montpellier, and more specifically the Faculty of Law and Political Science, paid tribute to Professor Georges Frêche, who passed away ten years ago. A look back at the career of an outstanding academic and political figure who didn't wait for posterity to build his own legend.
André Neveu: first of the rope
André Neveu was awarded a major distinction in the field of theoretical physics and mathematics by the International Centre for Theoritical Physics (ICTP) on August 10. The 2020 Dirac Medal rewards the Emeritus Research Director of the Charles Coulomb Laboratory - along with two other eminent physicists - "for their pioneering contributions to the creation and formulation of string theory".
Véronique Lecointe: Benevolence as a standard
Véronique Lecointe, Director of the Maieutics Department at the University of Montpellier, has been awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur for her career. A distinction that crowns a rich career and highlights an essential profession: midwifery. Portrait.
Andrea Tomassi: A grant to revolutionize geodynamics
April also saw the success of Andréa Tommasi, Director of Research at the Geosciences laboratory of the University of Montpellier, winner of a European Research Council grant for her RhEoVOLUTION project. A good start to the year for this specialist in terrestrial deformation, who was also awarded the CNRS silver medal in 2020.
Louise 0. Fresco, Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Montpellier
Louise O. Fresco, Professor and President of Wageningen University & Reseach, was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by Philippe Augé, President of the Université de Montpellier, on the occasion of her visit to the Université de Montpellier for a conference on "revisiting the linked destinies of agriculture and food" in March 2020. Fresco, Professor and President of Wageningen University & Reseach, was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Montpellier by Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier.
