University Organization, Governance, and Governing Bodies

Philippe Augé, 58, is a professor of public law specializing in tax law, tax procedures, and public finance.

After leading the merger of two universities in Montpellier in 2015 to create the University of Montpellier, Philippe Augé worked to secure I-SITE accreditation through the “Montpellier University of Excellence” project, which involved 15 local partners. This momentum was reinforced by numerous successes in national programs such as the “Structuring of Training through Research Initiatives of Excellence (SFRI),” “Integration and Development of IdEx and I-SITE (IDéES),” and “ExcellenceS.”

Designated a “University Innovation Hub” in 2021 and a “Sciences with and for Society (SAPS)” institution in 2024, the University of Montpellier has also been awarded grants for projects under the “Skills and Professions of the Future (CMA)” program. Philippe Augé also led the university’s transformation into an experimental public institution effective January¹, 2022.

Mandates:

• Re-elections for the presidency of the University of Montpellier (January 2019, January 2022, December 2025),
• Election for the presidency of the University of Montpellier (January 2015),
• Election as head of PRES Sud de France (January 2012 – December 2014),
• Chair of the CPU's Legal Committee (2012–2014)
• Re-elected as president of UM1 (March 2012),
• Election for the presidency of UM1 (March 2009),
• Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier 1 (April 2004 – March 2009),
• Director of the Joint University Service for Information, Career Guidance, and Professional Integration (SCUIO-IP) (2002–April 2009),
• Chair of the National Conference of SCUIO-IP Directors (July 2007 to June 2009),
• Director of the DESS program and later of the Professional Master’s program in Public Financial Law (2003–2006),
• Member of the National Council of Universities – Section 2: Public Law (October 2005 – December 2008),
• Director of Academic Affairs at IPAG (2002–2007),
• Associate Dean of the School of Law (2001–2003),
• Deputy Director of the Institute of Overseas Law (IDOM) (1999–2005),
• Member of the Montpellier Center for Administrative Research and Studies (CREAM) since
  1990.

Professional background:

• Master's degree in Public Law (1990),
• Ph.D. in Public Law (1997),
• Qualification to supervise research (2007),
• Lecturer in Public Law (1997),
• Professor of Public Law (2009).

Honors and awards:

• Knight of the Legion of Honor,
• Knight of the National Order of Merit,
• Commander of the Order of Academic Palms.

Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier
(elected on December 17, 2025)

Nicolas Marty, 46, is an associate professor of public law at the Institut de Préparation à l’Administration générale (IPAG) in Montpellier, where he has also served as director since January 2020 (re-elected for a second term in January 2025).

Nicolas Marty specializes in administrative law and, as such, has been a member of the Montpellier Center for Administrative Research and Studies (CREAM) since 2002. Through his affiliation with IPAG, he is involved in preparing students for various civil service exams across all three branches of the civil service, has contributed to the writing of several exam preparation books, and has served on various exam boards, particularly for local government positions.

He has also served as vice president of the National Conference of Directors of Institutes and Centers for Civil Service Preparation (IPAG-CPAG), overseeing bylaws and research, since 2020.

Career and Positions Held:

• Since January 2025: Re-elected as director of IPAG in Montpellier
• Since 2020: Vice President of the National Conference of IPAG-CPAG Directors, responsible for bylaws and research
• 2020: Election for the leadership of the IPAG in Montpellier
• 2018–2020: Director of Studies at IPAG Montpellier
• 2017–2023: Co-director of the Master’s Program in Applied Public Law (Faculty of Law and Political Science, Montpellier)
• Since 2012: Member of the IPAG Management Board
• Since 2009: Associate Professor at the University of Montpellier
• 2007: Doctorate in Public Law
• 2005–2007: Assistant Professor (full-time)
• 2002–2005: Research Fellow – Teaching Assistant
• 2002: Master's degree in general public law

Bruno Fabre, 54, is a professor of management science and a specialist in finance.

Previously, he served as vice president of the Board of Trustees at the University of Montpellier in 2015; he was reelected on January 7, 2019; and he served as executive vice president in charge of the budget, administrative and technical staff, and real estate at the University of Montpellier 2 (2012–2015).

mandates:

• 2022: Appointed Director General of Services at the University of Montpellier
• 2019: Re-elected Vice Chair of the UM Board of Directors
• 2018: Appointed interim dean of the School of Law and Political Science
• 2016: Appointed interim director of the Montpellier Management Institute (MOMA), formed from the merger of ISEM and the Faculty of Economics and Management
• 2015: Elected Vice Chair of the UM Board of Directors
• 2012: Elected Deputy Vice President of UM2, responsible for the budget, administrative and technical staff, and real estate assets
• 2009: Elected to the Board of the Montpellier Institute of Business Administration
• 2008: Elected to the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier 2
• 2007: Appointed interim director of the Béziers University Institute of Technology, which had become an independent institution
• 2002: Elected to the administration of the Department of Business and Public Administration (GEA) at the Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology

Professional background:

• 2009: Certified University Lecturer in Management Sciences
• 1999: Ph.D. in Management
• 1996: Certified Teacher of Economics and Management (High School Teaching Certification)
• 1995: Master's degree in Management Sciences

Sébastien PONS

Deputy Director General of Services in Charge of Resources and Oversight

Yves CORREC

Deputy Director General of Services in charge of Real Estate, Logistics, and Health and Safety

Agnès Mignot, Vice President for Research

University professor and member of the Montpellier Institute of Evolutionary Sciences (ISEM). During her previous term, Agnès MIGNOT served as Vice President for Research Streamlining and Oversight of National Programs.

Agnès Fichard-Carroll, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Life

Professor in the Faculty of Sciences and a member of the Montpellier Institute of Neuroscience (University of Montpellier, INSERM). A specialist in neuroscience, she has been teaching in Montpellier since 2001. Agnès Fichard-Carroll has served as Vice President for Education and University Life since 2022. She was Vice President for Social Responsibility at the University of Montpellier from 2015 to 2021. She has served as the institution’s Special Advisor for Gender Equality since 2015, a role she previously held while serving as Vice President for Social and Cultural Affairs at the University of Montpellier 2 from 2013 to 2015.

Alexane Lequart, Student Vice President

Master's student in Public Management at Montpellier Management

François Pierrot, Vice President for International Relations

Director of Research ,
, Laboratory of Computer Science, Robotics, and Microelectronics in Montpellier.

Philippe Combette, Vice President for Partnerships and Innovation

Professor at the Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT),
Institute of Electronics and Systems.

Séverine Boulon, Vice President for Social Responsibility and Campus Life

Lecturer at the Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT), Institute of Human Genetics (IGH)

Frédérique Carcaillet, Vice President for Environmental Affairs

University Lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences, MARBEC (University of Montpellier, IRD, Ifremer, CNRS)

Bernard Maurin, Executive Vice President of Real Estate

University Professor, University Institute of Technology of Nîmes; Member of the Laboratory of Mechanics and Civil Engineering (University of Montpellier, CNRS)

Jacques Mercier, Vice President in charge of developing the research component of the 2027–2031 five-year contract

University Professor and Hospital Physician at the Faculty of Medicine,
Laboratory of Cardiac and Muscle Physiology and Experimental Medicine.

David Cassagne, Executive Vice President of Digital and AI for Training

Professor in the Faculty of Science, member of the Charles Coulomb Laboratory (University of Montpellier, CNRS)

Anne Laurent, Executive Vice President for Open Science and Research Data

Professor at Polytech, member of the Montpellier Laboratory of Computer Science, Robotics, and Microelectronics (University of Montpellier, CNRS)

Jean-Paul Cristol, Executive Vice President for Research Relations with Health Care Institutions and Organizations

University Professor and Hospital Physician at the Faculty of Medicine, Laboratory of Cardiac and Muscle Physiology and Experimental Medicine – PhyMedExp

Isabelle Parrot, Executive Vice President for Science-Society Relations

Associate Professor in the Faculty of Sciences, member of the Max Mousseron Institute of Biomolecules (University of Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM)

Marie-Christine Sordino, Executive Vice President for Ethics and Professional Conduct

Professor in the Faculty of Law and Political Science, member of the Dynamiques du droit research group (University of Montpellier, CNRS)

Gérald Chanques, Executive Vice President for Historic Heritage

University Professor and Hospital Practitioner, Associate Dean for General Affairs, Heritage, and Heritage Promotion, and Campus Life; Member of the Faculty of Medicine, Montpellier University Hospital; Laboratory of Cardiac and Muscle Physiology and Experimental Medicine (PhyMedExp / Inserm, CNRS, University of Montpellier)

2024–2025 Annual Report

(2024 Review / 2025 Projects)

In 2024, the University of Montpellier once again distinguished itself through its dynamism, its capacity for innovation, and its commitment to addressing contemporary societal challenges. Through transformative projects led by a highly engaged academic community—despite a fragile political and budgetary climate—the University of Montpellier continues to assert its position among research-intensive universities, both nationally and internationally.

Our membership in the UDICE alliance, our success in European Research Council calls for proposals, and the inauguration of the Immun4Cure IHU, dedicated to autoimmune diseases, all reflect this strong scientific ambition. The reach of our research also extends to major themes such as the exposome, artificial intelligence, and marine renewable energy, confirming our leading role in the ecological and technological transition.

In terms of education, UM has taken a significant step forward with the adoption of its first academic regulations (R3E) and the establishment of a framework for micro-certifications. The transformation of teaching practices, particularly through the integration of generative artificial intelligence, demonstrates our ability to anticipate and support changes in higher education. The past year also saw the strengthening of our initiatives to support student success and campus life. From JANE to community food distributions, including the implementation of new study programs and the expansion of sports and cultural activities, we make inclusion, solidarity, and well-being the pillars of our work.

International expansion remains a key focus of our strategy. Our involvement in the CHARM-EU alliance, our increased participation in major European events, and the development of bilateral partnerships are strengthening our presence in the global higher education and research community.

In 2025, we will resolutely continue the momentum we have built. The Hcéres evaluation of our research structures, academic programs, and the institution itself; the implementation of the new Long-Term Thematic Programs (PTL); the ramp-up of the University Innovation Hub; and the modernization of our infrastructure are all challenges we will tackle together.

This report provides an overview of the key events of 2024, and also outlines the initiatives currently being developed in 2025.

Previous editions:

Training Management

The document presented here is intended to clarify how the training policy is implemented and managed at the central level in coordination with teaching and research units and our partners, to outline the responsibilities of the various bodies involved in its development, and to describe the administrative and technical resources that enable its implementation.

2025 MASTER PLAN FOR HISTORIC HERITAGE AND COLLECTIONS

On July 10, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier approved its master plan for historical heritage and collections. As part of the 2021–2026 multi-year agreement signed with the government, this master plan addresses key challenges: making this exceptional heritage accessible to the entire university community, school groups, and the general public; optimizing the resources—particularly human resources—already mobilized within the university; and developing a coherent, overarching vision for the management of historical heritage and collections.

Digital Master Plan 2024–2028

On June 10, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier approved its digital master plan. Structured around nine key priorities, the plan aims to evolve digital tools to adapt to the institution’s new educational, administrative, and research needs and practices, and to take a significant step forward in the digitization of its activities. The result of several months of consultation and deliberation, this plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap for the 2024–2028 period.

2023–2026 Green Transition Master Plan

On November 20, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier approved its master plan for ecological transition. The plan outlines four key areas and 48 specific actions designed to reinforce the measures already implemented at the University of Montpellier in recent years and to initiate and coordinate the implementation at each campus of an ecological transition policy that matches its ambitions.

2023–2025 Disability Policy Framework

On November 20, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier approved the new Disability Master Plan (DMP). While 43 of the 45 actions planned in the previous SDH have been implemented and the success of students with disabilities has been included in the 2023–2025 Objectives, Resources, and Performance Agreement (COMP), UM remains committed to improving the inclusion of staff and students with disabilities.

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Student Life Master Plan 2021–2026

On November 18, 2021, the University of Montpellier’s Board of Trustees approved the new student life master plan, the culmination of a broad consultation process led by the Vice President for Student Affairs in collaboration with the Student Life Office, focusing on key areas: sports, culture, campus life, health, social services, and student engagement.  

University of Montpellier Charter on Academic Freedom

On February 3, 2025, the members of the Board of Trustees approved the University of Montpellier’s charter on academic freedom.

Guidelines for the Use of AI in Education at the University of Montpellier

On January 28, 2025, the Committee on Education and University Life approved the guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in education at the University of Montpellier. These guidelines were presented to the Board of Trustees on February 3, 2025.

• Framework for Information Literacy Competencies