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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.

The France 2030 UM2030-IDeES program, which stands for "Integration and Development of IdEx and ISITE," aims to strengthen the central role played by the University of Montpellier by bringing together all the partners of the I-SITE consortium in a shared approach. Funded by the French National Research Agency, IDéES, led by François Pierrot, Vice President of International Relations, proposes to develop large-scale actions responding to the three major challenges of "Feeding-Caring-Protecting" in three areas: Strategic international partnerships Data science for all sciences Campus of innovation Program components International and strategic partnerships The Strategic International Partnerships component aims to increase the site's international visibility through international initiatives that respond to the priorities of UM and its partners, as well as the challenges of Feeding-Caring-Protecting. Its ambition is to strengthen the Montpellier site's capacity to serve as a gateway to/from abroad with a focus on Southern countries, and to facilitate synergy among I-SITE consortium members and the complementarity of their tools and platforms internationally. Founding principles Strengthen international relations around the strengths of the Montpellier site. Build alliances and develop action programs. Three key international thematic initiatives (Key World Initiatives) are being developed to stimulate exchanges and collaborations in a dynamic of open science: FOODS (Food Systems) WATERS (Water) VECT-OH (Vector-Borne Diseases) Data science for all sciences Sub-program leader: Anne Laurent, Vice President for Open Science and Data at Research "Data science for all sciences" component aims to transform practices and guide all stakeholders towards data science by building an effective and sustainable environment. The activities of this project are led by the Montpellier Institute of Data Science (ISDM) and are organized into sub-axes to promote best practices in data management and exploitation: Support – Training – Data Services. A cross-cutting focus on activities and events is carried out as part of the AI Market. Learn more Innovation Campus Sub-program leader: Philippe Combette, Vice President in charge of partnerships and innovation The "Innovation Campus" component, which is part of the Montpellier University Innovation Cluster (PUI de Montpellier), offers a comprehensive innovation pipeline and strengthens the University's ability to raise funds from the private sector. The general framework of the Innovation Campus component is part of the innovation strategy of the site led by the Montpellier PUI, a structuring project led by the University of Montpellier and implemented in close collaboration with 13 institutional partners. This project was designed in early 2022 in line with the MUSE Initiative of Excellence, which is now ongoing, and was one of five pilot sites selected by the MESR at the national level. This strategy is thus a place where several areas of focus converge, particularly that related to the creation of start-ups. The Innovation Campus component of the UM2030 project aims in particular to strengthen the support system for entrepreneurship through the creation of a dedicated team within the INITIUM Incubator and the creation of a "PEPITE DeepTech incubation program" at the PUI level. It also provides for the financing of innovative projects selected by the Montpellier Innovation Booster Program (BIM).