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    Live: “Myths About the Doctorate: True or False?”
    Does a PhD seem vague to you? Too long? Out of touch? Reserved for an elite few? Join us on May 13 at 6 p.m. to debunk all these myths!
    • Research
    [Publication] When Small Tremors Trigger Major Earthquakes
    An international team of researchers from Geoazur, École des Ponts ParisTech, and Dalhousie University has just taken a significant step forward in understanding how earthquakes are triggered. Their work, published in the journal *Nature* on May 6, 2026, offers new insights into the physical mechanisms behind earthquakes.
    • International
    • Education
    A summer to learn French: join the International Summer University of Nice
    This summer, join the 2026 Summer University and enjoy a unique experience combining French as a Foreign Language (FLE) instruction, cultural exploration, and sports activities in the stunning setting of Nice. Sign up now !
    • Institutional
    Université Côte d’Azur is hosting the annual gala of the Alpes-Maritimes Press Club
    A partner of the Alpes-Maritimes Press Club for over 10 years, Université Côte d’Azur hosted the annual launch event for its directory on April 29. This is a must-attend event that brings together journalists and communications professionals from the region.
    • Education
    • International
    Spotlight on the European InterMaths Diploma: Bridging Mathematics and Life Sciences
    To mark Europe Day, Université Côte d'Azur is highlighting the European InterMaths – Interdisciplinary Mathematics program, an Erasmus Mundus degree of excellence that combines applied mathematics, modeling, and life sciences.
    • International
    • Research
    • Award
    The TASTADE Project: Rethinking European History!
    Université Côte d’Azur at the heart of European research: the TASTADE project has received a €10 million ERC Synergy Grant.
    • IDEX
    • International
    Europe: A dynamic initiative supported and shared by Université Côte d'Azur and research organizations in the region
    Since 2016, the Côte d’Azur site has seen a steady increase in its ability to attract European funding, including grants from the highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC), a benchmark of scientific excellence on an international scale.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    Podcast "Working Differently: Are We Really More Free?"
    Check out the 10th episode of INTERVALLE, the Université Côte d'Azur podcast, featuring Professor Anthony Hussenot, on the topic of work.
    • Innovation
    • IDEX
    µNageMautt, the latest winner of the IdEx DeepTech Startup Call for Proposals
    The µNageMautt project has been selected as a winner of the Deeptech Startup Call for Projects, organized by the Innovation Program of the Initiative of Excellence (IdEx) at Université Côte d’Azur.
  • The University Honored at Azur ProCom’s 50th Anniversary
    To mark the 50th anniversary of the Côte d’Azur communications association AzurProCom, an exhibition is being held to celebrate the various communications campaigns that have left their mark on the region, with a special focus on Université Côte d’Azur and its “Change the Future” campaign and its signature scent, “Dare to Create.”
    • Alumni
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    Alumni Interview #23: Michel Tschann, President of SHIN HOTELS Nice
    From law school to hotel management, Michel Tschann, a graduate in public law, has successfully combined academic rigor with an open-minded approach to the world. Through teaching, business management, and a passion for working with people, he brings a demanding yet curious perspective to his profession, characterized by adaptability and perseverance. Discover his journey.
    • IDEX
    Special Edition of INSIGHTS Magazine
    To mark the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Université Côte d’Azur and Université Laval, IdEx is publishing a special issue of its magazine INSIGHTS.
    • Partnerships
    • Research
    • IDEX
    10 Years of Partnership Between Université Côte d’Azur and Université Laval: A Video Look Back at an Alliance of Excellence
    Relive the highlights of the anniversary event, which celebrated our shared achievements and opened up new, ambitious horizons.
    • International
    • IDEX
    • Research
    Université Côte d’Azur – Laval University: A Historic Partnership Looking Toward the Future
    The week of April 20, 2026, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the partnership and the presentation of the strategic plan, marked an important milestone in the unique partnership between Université Côte d’Azur and Université Laval.
    • Student life
    • University life
    Studio Fleuve: From Live Mate to Cannes—The Journey of a Rising Studio
    Studio Fleuve was founded by a small team of three computer enthusiasts, brought together by a shared passion: creating, testing, and bringing digital projects to life.
    • Award
    • Partnerships
    • Research
    Awarding of an honorary doctorate to Michel Lazdunski
    Awarded by Laval University at the Valrose campus, this honor recognizes an outstanding scientific achievement that has helped shape modern research on ion channels and their therapeutic applications.
    • Institutional
    • Health
    • Innovation
    Launch of the Institute for Innovation and Partnerships on Ageing and Well-being
    On April 22, 2026, Université Côte d’Azur officially launched the Institute for Innovation and Partnerships (2IP) on Ageing and Well-being. This event marks the creation of a fully structured institute dedicated to addressing the societal challenges of aging and well-being through a transdisciplinary approach.
    • Research
    • Innovation
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    Launch of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Area Research and Innovation Awards
    As part of its policy to support research and innovation, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Area is offering two awards and one competition to help you promote your thesis or project. The deadline for applications is June 15.
    • Sustainable Development
    Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Nature Day
    From May 20 to 22, 2026, come and (re)discover the University’s biodiversity through a series of activities organized for the annual celebration of biodiversity: Nature Day.
    • Science and society
    Electric currents, pathways, and migraines: The electrical journey of our neurons
    For more than two centuries, scientists have been studying an astonishing phenomenon: our bodies generate electricity, and our neurons use it to communicate at high speeds.
    • Institutional
    Meeting between the President of the Republic and the U7+ Alliance: Université Côte d’Azur consolidates its role at the heart of international academic developments
    As Secretary General of the U7+ Alliance, Université Côte d’Azur was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron to the Élysée Palace to discuss the social role of universities.
    • Institutional
    • International
    • Research
    Establishment of a Franco-Canadian Observatory and a Joint Chair in Research Security
    On April 13, 2026, at France Universités, Université Côte d’Azur and the University of Ottawa formally announced the creation of a Franco-Canadian Observatory and a joint chair in research security, with the aim of fostering responsible international scientific cooperation in response to growing security challenges, while strengthening Université Côte d’Azur’s strategic role in this field.
    • Student life
    Explore your intranet in English
    Designed specifically for international students, this resource center supports you throughout your academic life and helps make your day-to-day tasks easier.
    • Education
    • Student life
    Need to improve your French? Sign up for French classes at the University
    French courses, language support, and cultural immersion: CUEFLE offers courses tailored to all levels to help you improve your French in an international academic setting.
    • Research
    Sugars from space: a meteorite sheds light on the origin of life
    A research team led by Cornelia Meinert at the Nice Institute of Chemistry (CNRS/Université Côte d’Azur) has identified several sugars essential to life in a primitive meteorite. Published in March 2026 in *Nature Communications*, this research supports the hypothesis that the building blocks of life may have been brought to Earth from space.
    • International
    • Research
    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Université Côte d’Azur Strengthens Its Position
    In the 2026 edition of the QS subject rankings, Université Côte d’Azur has reaffirmed its international standing with a stronger showing across the rankings. The university has moved up in the natural sciences and gained visibility in the life sciences and medicine.
    • Science and society
    Reinventing the antibiotic against Staphylococcus aureus
    Every year, bacteria become more resistant to our medications.At the Institute of Chemistry in Nice, researcher Cyril Ronco is taking on a formidable foe: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). His team is developing new molecules to prevent the therapeutic deadlock that is already threatening hospitals.
    • Science and society
    Currents, channels, and migraines: The electrical journey of our neurons
    For more than two centuries, scientists have been investigating an astonishing phenomenon: our bodies generate electricity, and our neurons use it to communicate at high speeds.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    The Conversation: Should we devalue public debt?
    Since the 1970s, government debt has no longer been merely a response to crises: it now shapes our economies, our policies… and even (and perhaps above all?) our imaginations.
    • University life
    • Staff life
    • Student life
    Insufficient government funding: The University sounds the alarm with a public awareness campaign
    Following the vote on the motion condemning the university’s chronic underfunding and calling on the government to make a sustained investment in higher education and research, Université Côte d'Azur launched a communication campaign featuring nine visuals, each conveying a powerful message to raise awareness about the importance of investing in the university.
    • Education
    • Innovation
    Festival of Active Teaching Methods – High & Low Tech: Challenging Our Assumptions in Education?
    What if the rise of AI tools in higher education were an opportunity to fundamentally rethink the way we teach and assess?
  • April in Nice: Focus on Health Sciences!
    In celebration of World Health Day, immerse yourself in the world of medical research and well-being through the exhibition “We Care for You,” an invitation to discover the scientific advancements that are transforming our daily lives.
    • Research
    mRNA Vaccines: A New Defense Strategy Based on Disease Tolerance
    A research team led by Dmitry Bulavin, an Inserm researcher at the Institute for Research on Cancer and Aging (Inserm/CNRS/Université Côte d’Azur), has identified a previously unknown mechanism triggered by mRNA vaccines. This research demonstrates how the immune system can develop a form of tolerance to diseases, opening up new avenues in immunology.
    • Education
    • Student life
    Exam cheating: The University launches an awareness campaign
    As exam periods approach, it is important to remember that certain practices constitute academic dishonesty. Committed to the principles of integrity, fairness, and academic excellence, Université Côte d'Azur is raising awareness among all its students through a campaign shared across its communication channels, aimed at preventing academic dishonesty and highlighting its risks and consequences.
    • IDEX
    Understanding the Sea: A Survey for All Audiences
    Taking part in the survey “Broadening Horizons – Exploring communication methods in marine science” will help us understand how to best share the wonders and challenges facing our oceans.
    • Student life
    • Staff life
    Improve your business English: TOEIC prep course
    Prepare for the TOEIC with intensive, practical, and structured support. A comprehensive course designed to help you gain fluency, develop effective study habits, and build confidence for the exam.
    • Research
    Tribute to Alain Brillet, physicist and pioneer in the detection of gravitational waves
    Université Côte d’Azur was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alain Brillet, an internationally renowned physicist, emeritus research director at the CNRS, member of the ARTEMIS laboratory, and a leading figure in the scientific community of the Côte d’Azur.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    How is memory formed, whether human, collective, or digital?
    Check out the latest issue of INTERVALLE magazine, featuring a special section that explores the many facets of memory through research conducted at Université Côte d’Azur.
    • Research
    • Science and society
    • Health
    INTERVALLE podcast: Understanding Obesity Better
    The fifth episode of the INTERVALLE podcast is now available, focusing on obesity and featuring three researchers from the University of Côte d'Azur who specialize in the topic.
    • Research
    • Education
    • Science and society
    Check out the list of winners from the 2026 Côte d'Azur final "My Thesis in 180 Seconds"
    The 13th edition of the Côte d’Azur final of the “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” competition, organized by Université Côte d’Azur, was held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Théâtre des Franciscains in Nice. Following this event, four doctoral students will represent Université Côte d’Azur at the regional final to be held on April 28 in Marseille.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    The Conversation: Anti-tax avoidance measures: What is the outcome ten years after the OECD’s action plan?
    In 2015, OECD countries adopted an action plan (BEPS) to combat base erosion and profit shifting. Has BEPS truly succeeded in curbing these practices?
    • Science and society
    • Research
    How is memory formed, whether human, collective, or digital?
    Check out the latest issue of INTERVALLE magazine, featuring a special section that explores the many facets of memory through research conducted at Université Côte d’Azur.
    • Student life
    • Culture
    Paul, Information & Communication Student and Poet
    Watch a video of a poem by Paul Der-Ohanessian, a second-year Information & Communication student at the Carlone campus
    • Science and society
    • Research
    Does sugar boost your mood? Not exactly!
    A new video debunking fake news is now online!
    • Partnerships
    • Innovation
    • Research
    The Université Côte d’Azur Foundation launches "Le Cercle" a strategic platform bringing together research, business, and policy-making
    On March 9, 2026, Université Côte d’Azur, through its Foundation, will launch Le Cercle, an initiative designed to bring together—in a deliberately exclusive and demanding setting—business leaders, academics, patrons, and institutional stakeholders around a common goal: to strengthen the strategic dialogue between knowledge, innovation, and action in order to amplify the collective’s impact on the region.
    • Institutional
    Université Côte d’Azur warns of insufficient government funding and its impact on its core missions
    At its meeting on March 16, 2026, the Board of Trustees of Université Côte d’Azur adopted a resolution condemning the institution’s chronic underfunding and calling on the government to make a sustained investment in higher education and research.
    • Education
    Art schools at the heart of Université Côte d’Azur’s creative energy
    On March 10, the College of Art and Design Schools at Université Côte d’Azur convened at the Valrose campus to bring together the heads of the university’s art schools and engage in a collective discussion on potential directions for an action plan for 2026.
    • Culture
    • Education
    • Research
    ProPhilia Festival: Highlighting the Diversity of Philosophical Thought
    The ProPhilia Festival returns for its second edition from March 24 to April 1, 2026, in Nice. Concerts, exhibitions, dance performances, lectures, and academic events will highlight this new edition, which is dedicated to the relevance, importance, and diversity of philosophical thought.
    • Education
    • Institutional
    • Research
    Celebrating Université Côte d’Azur’s New PhD Graduates
    On March 13, 2026, Université Côte d’Azur brought together its PhD graduates at the Antipolis Convention Center in Antibes Juan-les-Pins for a graduation ceremony—an opportunity to celebrate their academic journey, scientific commitment, and contribution to research.
    • Culture
    • Student life
    • Campus Life
    Jazz à Valrose becomes a festival: June 4–6, 2026
    Good news for music lovers: Jazz à Valrose is expanding and, for the first time, will be a three-day festival. From June 4 to 6, 2026, the grounds of the Château de Valrose will be transformed into an open-air stage to celebrate jazz in all its forms.
    • Award
    • Education
    • Innovation
    IAE Nice stands out in the 2026 Eduniversal rankings
    IAE Nice has once again demonstrated the excellence of its programs in the 2026 ranking of the best master’s programs published by Eduniversal, with all of its master’s programs ranked among the best at both the national and regional levels. The Master’s in Talent Management has also been awarded the Innovation Prize, recognizing a program focused on the challenges of tomorrow.
    • Staff life
    • Student life
    Spring Migration - 4th Edition
    Following the success of previous editions, the fourth Printemps des Migrations will take place in Nice from March 16 to April 12, 2026. This festival, which explores issues related to migration and otherness in a festive spirit, will feature artistic performances, screenings, lectures, debates, and gatherings in various neighborhoods throughout the city.
    • IDEX
    • Innovation
    • Culture
    The Cultural and Creative Industries at Université Côte d'Azur: Changes in the Sector and Practices of the Future
    Film, extended reality, dance, visual arts, video games… The cultural and creative industries (CCI) are reinventing themselves in the digital age and becoming a prime testing ground for research and innovation. The fourth issue of the INSIGHTS magazine from Université Côte d'Azur’s IdEx features a special section dedicated to these rapidly evolving sectors.
    • International
    • Science and society
    Ulysseus European University launches UYES, a scientific journal for high school students
    The new scientific journal Ulysseus Young Explorers in Science (UYES) is launching its first call for submissions and invites high school students to submit their research papers and gain their first experience with scientific publication. Submission deadline: April 30, 2026.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    • Institutional
    Exhibition "Women Who Are Changing the Game" 2026
    Come to the opening of the fourth edition of the exhibition "Ces femmes qui font bouger les lignes" (Women who are changing the game), organized by Université Côte d'Azur in partnership with the city of Nice.
    • Education
    • Student life
    • Science and society
    Biology Immersion Days 2026
    On March 5 and 12, EUR LIFE, the Valrose Science Student Union, and the Science & Society Department hosted high school students for Biology Study Immersion Days on the Valrose campus.
    • International
    • Research
    Université Côte d’Azur Makes Its Debut in the Nature Index
    Université Côte d’Azur has been included in the Nature Index, an international benchmark that measures scientific contributions published in 145 leading journals in the natural and health sciences. It ranks 12th in France in the “Academic” category, confirming the international visibility of its research.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    The Conversation: Daring to Investigate in the Face of Turkish Authorities
    In her book *Lever la tête: The Forbidden Research on the Kurdish Resistance*, Turkish sociologist Pinar Selek reflects on the investigation that turned her life upside down and on the relentless legal persecution she has faced.
  • XR2C2 Artistic Research Residency 2026 – International Call
    The XR2C2 Center (eXtended Reality Research and Creation Center) of Université Côte d’Azur launches its call for applications for the 2026 XR Research and Creation Residency.
    • Education
    • University life
    Université Côte d'Azur Adopts Its Charter on "Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, and Learning"
    This charter, which has been widely endorsed by the university’s constituent bodies, sets forth the guidelines adopted by Université Côte d'Azur regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools in teaching and learning. It was adopted by a vote of the university’s Academic Council on January 29, 2026.
  • Clinical Study on the Well-being of Informal Caregivers
    Do you regularly care for a loved one who is in a vulnerable situation? Your experience is invaluable. Take part in this study conducted by the IA association, in partnership with the CoBTeK laboratory and students in the Master’s program in Integrative Clinical Psychology and Aging at Université Côte d’Azur.
    • Culture
    • IDEX
    • Research
    Conference on Artificial Creativity
    From April 27 to 29, 2026, the XR2C2 Center is organizing a three-day conference on the relationship between creativity and AI in collaboration with the University of Montreal (CRIHN), EFELIA, Sic.Lab, and the City of Nice.
    • Institutional
    • Education
    Plan Sud Ingénieurs: €800,000 from the Sud Region to invest in education programs at Polytech Nice Sophia
    As part of the Plan Sud Ingénieurs initiative, the Région Sud is awarding a grant of €800,000 to Polytech Nice Sophia, the engineering school of Université Côte d’Azur. Ranked as the top engineering school in the South Region in L’Étudiant’s 2026 rankings, Polytech Nice Sophia thus confirms its leading role in engineering education and its contribution to the region’s scientific and economic development.
    • Education
    • Institutional
    • Research
    Université Côte d’Azur Foundation launches a fundraising campaign to support the Health Campus: target €1 million
    The Campus Santé aims to bring together all medical and paramedical training programs on a single site in the Alpes-Maritimes region, located in Saint-Jean d'Angély in Nice. Through this fundraising campaign, Université Côte d'Azur Foundation aims to support a structuring project dedicated to training healthcare professionals, medical innovation, and major challenges in sustainable health, aging, and well-being.
    • Institutional
    • Innovation
    • Research
    Inauguration of WAICF 2026: Université Côte d’Azur at the heart of the AI ecosystem
    The World AI Cannes Festival 2026 was inaugurated on February 12, in the presence of Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology, alongside the region's leading institutional and economic players. On this occasion, the minister made an official visit to the stand of the Institut 3IA Côte d'Azur, supported by Université Côte d'Azur.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Institutional
    Call for entries for the 2026 Water Awards for sustainable water management in the Alpes-Maritimes region
    Université Côte d’Azur, the Université Côte d’Azur Foundation, and the Alpes-Maritimes Department announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Water Awards, a joint initiative designed to support and promote innovative projects contributing to sustainable water resource management in the Côte d'Azur region, in conjunction with the partnership-based Chair "Water in the Alpes-Maritimes region."
    • Research
    Plant-based epoxy resins that are recyclable and self-healing thanks to a natural compound
    In a study published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering in February 2026, Alice Mija, Sandra Olivero, and Véronique Michelet of the Nice Institute of Chemistry developed new, fully bio-based epoxy polymers derived from carvone, a natural compound found in plants and present, in particular, in certain essential oils.
    • Innovation
    • Research
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    ALIVE Start-up programme: innovating for well-being and longevity
    Are you a start-up developing an innovative project in the field of well-being or aging?
    • Culture
    • Campus Life
    March at the Museums – 25th Edition: Mirrors, the Confidences of Reflections
    Come (re)discover Nice’s museums through an offbeat, innovative, and daring program from March 6, 2026, to March 29, 2026, presented as part of this cultural festival organized by students in the EMIC Master’s 2 program at Université Côte d’Azur!
    • Research
    Build new laboratory/business partnerships
    Take part in the MED'Innov Matching Partnership call for projects, try out industrial collaboration, and structure innovative research projects.
    • Education
    • Research
    Cancer and translational research: training at the heart of research and innovation
    This training program fully embodies the university's dynamic approach to cancer research, drawing on an ecosystem of excellence that combines higher education, cutting-edge research, and clinical expertise.
    • Institutional
    • International
    Université Côte d’Azur involved in the international COOPJOP project for sustainable Olympic Games
    Université Côte d’Azur is participating in the official launch of the international COOPJOP project, a unique initiative promoting cooperation between host regions of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Alongside European and North American partners, the university is mobilizing its scientific expertise to promote the long-term health of athletes and the resilience of host regions.
    • Research
    Turning on the light to relieve pain: a promising discovery
    Guillaume Sandoz's team at the Valrose Biology Institute, in collaboration with the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases, has demonstrated that violet light (380 nm) can activate a natural pain inhibition mechanism in rodents. Published on January 26, 2026, in Nature Communications, this research describes a non-invasive approach that is more sustainable than certain conventional painkillers. It also identifies the TRAAK protein as a promising therapeutic target.
    • Institutional
    • Partnerships
    • International
    The University attends the 1st International Forum for Climate Adaptation in Djibouti
    Bringing together 23 countries and more than 350 participants, the International Forum for Climate Adaptation in Djibouti enabled Université Côte d’Azur to reaffirm its commitment to partnership-based research serving the most vulnerable regions.
    • Staff life
    Creation of the Equality & Diversity Directorate: a pioneering initiative by Université Côte d’Azur
    Université Côte d’Azur pursues an ambitious policy promoting equality and combating all forms of discrimination. This commitment, which has been reinforced in recent years by the creation of a dedicated vice-presidency, is now taking a major new step forward in favor of equality and diversity.
    • Research
    Gaël Cristofari (IRCAN), winner of the 2025 Michel Delalande Prize from the National Academy of Pharmacy
    The French National Academy of Pharmacy has awarded the 2025 Michel Delalande Prize to Gaël Cristofari, Inserm Research Director at IRCAN, in the scientific awards category. This prestigious distinction recognizes fundamental research work that opens up major prospects in pharmacology and therapeutics, particularly in the field of cancer.
    • Research
    Quantum physics: when interactions restore chaos
    A research team led by Mathias Albert at the Nice Institute of Physics, in collaboration with the Center for Theoretical Physics, has identified a new form of quantum transition between insulating and conducting states. This theoretical work, recently published in Physical Review Letters, sheds new light on the role of interactions and chaos in the dynamics of quantum systems.
    • Science and society
    Opinion piece, Mélanie Plouviez: "Rethinking inheritance in the age of major transfers"
    Discover the opinion piece published by Mélanie Plouviez for the Nice-Matin Group as part of the Science Azur project: "Rethinking heritage in the age of great transmission."
    • Education
    Platform "Mon Master" : user guide
    Are you preparing to start your master's degree in 2026-2027? Access the replay of the Mon Master information session now, check the 2026 application calendar, and submit your preferences for the programs that interest you!
    • Science and society
    • Research
    Chat with a scientist
    In preparation for International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and as part of the SCIENCE AZUR project, recently awarded the Science Avec et Pour la Société (SAPS) label by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space, we're delighted to invite you to a virtual event! On February 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., join us for a live chat with inspiring women scientists.
  • Would you like to improve your French? Sign up for language support classes!
    Whether you want to keep up with your classes, participate in oral exams, write academic papers, or build confidence in both written and spoken French, these courses are designed to help you achieve your goals. Starts February 9, 2026.
    • Institutional
    • International
    Université Côte d’Azur achieves the highest rise in France in the QS Europe 2026 rankings
    Université Côte d’Azur confirms its upward trajectory by establishing itself as the French institution that has risen the most, climbing 22 places between 2025 and 2026. This significant development reflects the growing strength of its academic and scientific strategy.
    • IDEX
    • International
    • Institutional
    Université Côte d'Azur at the U7+ presidential delegates meeting
    The presidential delegates of the U7+ Alliance met on January 26 and 27 in Sendai, Japan, at the invitation of Tohoku University. In its capacity as Secretary General of the Alliance, Université Côte d'Azur participated in the meeting, alongside some forty representatives from other member universities of the Alliance.
    • Research
    • Science and society
    Socio-ecological transition: imagine and build action research projects in the Alpes-Maritimes region
    The Côte d'Azur Observatory for Ecological and Citizen Transition (OTECCA) is launching its Call for Expressions of Interest 2026 and invites anyone interested in getting involved in the fields of socio-ecological transition to apply.
    • IDEX
    • Innovation
    Roca Therapeutics: The Future of Eye Cancer Treatment
    Roca Therapeutics is developing an innovative therapeutic approach for the treatment of uveal melanoma, a rare and aggressive eye cancer for which treatment options remain limited today.
    • Culture
    • Sports - Recreation
    • Student life
    Jeune Morty Concert @Croisette Station
    Jeune Morty, a Franco-Ivorian artist who blends coupé-décalé and hip-hop, is establishing himself as a new voice in rap thanks to his introspective and innovative style. He will be performing on Thursday, January 22 at 7 p.m. at the Gare Croisette (Cannes). Admission is free for students with reservations, and shuttle buses will be available between Nice and Cannes.
    • IDEX
    • International
    • Sustainable Development
    Université Côte d'Azur strengthens its commitment to scientific diplomacy at the European level
    Université Côte d’Azur has taken another major step forward in its European and international commitment by becoming a member of the European Union Science Diplomacy Alliance (EUSDA) and the only French university to partner with the European Climate Pact.
    • Institutional
    Retrospectives: Retrospectives 2025: the University's 60th anniversary year
    2025 was an intense, rich, and deeply collective year. A year of encounters, shared knowledge, innovation, and commitment. Discover the 2025 retrospectives in video format.
    • Alumni
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    Alumni interview #22: Julien Meyrignac, Urban Planner
    From his student years at Université Côte d’Azur to the creation and management of a leading urban planning group, and his role as editor-in-chief of Urbanisme magazine, Julien Meyrignac has built a career marked by intellectual independence, commitment, and a taste for action.He looks back on the key stages of a unique journey, shaped by freedom, entrepreneurship, and a strong conviction: to be useful and not be afraid to take action. Discover his journey.
    • Education
    Governance and data protection: two training courses to become an expert
    On European Data Protection Day on January 28, Université Côte d’Azur is highlighting two forward-looking programs dedicated to governance, compliance, and personal data protection—skills that are essential in today's digital transformation: the Master's in Algorithmic Law and Data Governance and the University Diploma in DPO – Digital Compliance.
    • Sustainable Development
    • University life
    Université Côte d'Azur moves towards a low-carbon strategy: launch of the Act’Sup project
    Faced with the climate emergency, Université Côte d'Azur is committed to a low-carbon strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through the Act'Sup step-by-step approach.
    • Research
    • Science and society
    Learn how to learn with the new episode of the INTERVALLE podcast
    How to learn effectively and memorize for the long term: in this episode of INTERVALLE, Émilie Gerbier, a psychology professor and researcher at the BCL laboratory (Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS), breaks down the mechanisms of memory and the learning strategies that really work.
    • Institutional
    • Research
    Two researchers from Université Côte d’Azur elected to the Academy of Sciences in 2026
    Éric Gilson, University Professor and Hospital Practitioner, and Frédéric Cappa, University Professor, will join the Academy of Sciences, an institution that brings together the leading figures in scientific research, in 2026. These appointments reflect the excellence and international influence of the research carried out at Université Côte d'Azur.
    • IDEX
    • Research
    Traumatic memory: understanding fear
    How does the brain encode memories of fear... and, more importantly, how can it attenuate them? In INSIGHTS magazine, Bianca Silva, a researcher at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (IPMC), sheds new light on the mechanisms of traumatic memory.
    • Research
    Publication: When the X chromosome makes the difference: a key mechanism for cell survival
    In a study published in Current Biology, Bruno Hudry's team (Valrose Biology Institute) shows that dosage compensation, a mechanism that balances the expression of X chromosome genes, is essential for the survival of respiratory stem cells in Drosophila flies. This work, published in December 2025 in Current Biology, reveals the first cellular defects explaining the effects induced by X chromosome monosomy.
    • Staff life
    Academic Palms 2025: a ceremony dedicated to recognizing exemplary achievements
    On Friday, December 12, 2025, the university community gathered at the Théâtre du Grand Château on the Valrose Campus for an emotional ceremony filled with recognition. The event honored staff members who had recently been appointed to the Order of Academic Palms, one of the most prestigious civilian distinctions in France.
    • Staff life
    • Sustainable Development
    Pollution-reducing and draining concrete: an innovative concrete solution for our campuses
    The university is rolling out an experimental pilot site on the de-impermeabilization of a parking lot surface for sustainable rainwater management.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    The Conversation: The unloved wolf, the driving force behind Intermarché's globally successful ad campaign
    It's a box office hit. Intermarché's film, "Le Mal-Aimé" (The Unloved), has been viewed a billion times in just a few days. How can we explain this unexpected success for a campaign that is 100% Made in France?
    • Science and society
    • Research
    The Conversation: A brief history of family video gaming, between concerns and cultural transmission
    The first children and teenagers to use video games are now parents themselves and see screens as spaces for dialogue and for passing on a legacy of play.
    • Institutional
    Future health campus: a structuring project for training and innovation in healthcare
    On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Université Côte d’Azur held a press conference at the St Jean d'Angély campus to present the future health campus, a major project aimed at strengthening education, research, and innovation in health in the Alpes-Maritimes region.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    5 new WhiteBoard videos are now available!
    Dive into 5 new research projects: from the theory of evolution to the life cycle of stars, including the future of lighting, obesity treatments, and how memory works!
    • Institutional
    • Research
    • International
    Seven Université Côte d'Azur projects funded by the European Research Council
    In 2025, Université Côte d'Azur registered seven projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC), one of the most competitive research support schemes in the world. These results testify to the international scope of the work carried out by our researchers and the diversity of the fields of excellence represented: environmental sciences, biology, physics, computer science, humanities and social sciences.
    • Award
    • Institutional
    • Innovation
    2025 Excellence Awards evening: 73 winners honored
    This new edition of the Prix d'Excellence took place on Thursday December 11, 2025 at the Théâtre du Château de Valrose in the presence of the 73 winners, their families and the Université Côte d'Azur community.
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Innovation
    • HRS4R
    A success for the 1st Health Tech meeting of the MED'INNOV Digital Network
    Following on from its launch at the SophIA Summit last November, a first event of the PUI MED'INNOV Digital Network dedicated to Digital Health took place on December 11, 2025, at the Inria Center at Université Côte d'Azur.
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Alumni
    Alumni interview: Kenza Occansey, a career in the service of the collective
    From her early student commitments at the Université Côte d'Azur to her leadership of a vast Citizens' Convention at the CESE (Conseil économique et social et environnemental) on the subject of children's rhythms, Kenza Occansey has built a career in which commitment, participatory democracy and service to the community form a common thread.
    • Research
    Cancer cells change their state to resist treatment—how can we exploit their hidden weakness?
    A team from the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology led by Jérémie Roux has published a major breakthrough in Molecular Systems Biology on cancer cell resistance to treatment. The researchers show that tumor cells constantly navigate a continuum of sensitivity states and reveal a temporary vulnerability that can be exploited through alternating therapeutic sequences.
    • Institutional
    • Science and society
    • Research
    Are you a science fan? Ask your questions: the experts at Université Côte d'Azur have the answers!
    Why does the sky change color? How does artificial intelligence work? What do we know today about the living world, the environment or our brains?Faced with these questions that affect us all, the Université Côte d'Azur and the Côte d'Azur's research establishments, in partnership with Nice-Matin, are launching Science Azur, a new participative section that gives a voice to those who like to understand the world.
    • University life
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    Apprenticeships: confirmed momentum and improved results
    The University recorded a significant increase in the apprenticeship tax and maintained a solid level of work-study contracts, despite the unfavorable national context. These results testify to the commitment of our teams and the work carried out with our partner companies.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    Rediscover: podcast on Mediterranean earthquakes and tsunamis
    Rediscover the episode dedicated to the 1956 Amorgos earthquake with researcher Frédérique Leclerc, as the region experienced new tremors earlier this year.
    • Institutional
    • Student life
    Digital inclusion: 20 refurbished computers distributed to students in precarious situations
    Université Côte d'Azur strengthens its commitment to digital inclusion by partnering for the first time with the Emmaüs Connect association. On December 4, 20 refurbished computer kits were handed out to students in precarious social and digital situations, identified by the University's social workers.
    • International
    • Partnerships
    Erasmus+ CULT project: the University explores new synergies between culture and technology with the STEAM approach
    Université Côte d'Azur is an active participant in the European Erasmus+ CULT (Culture and Technology) project. Coordinated by the University of Camerino in Italy, this two-year project begins in 2025 and is co-financed by the European Commission's Erasmus+ program.
    • Institutional
    • Partnerships
    Partnership agreement with the Judicial Court of Grasse
    A partnership agreement was signed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 between Université Côte d'Azur, represented by its President, Prof. Jeanick Brisswalter, and the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science, Prof. Eva Mouial Bassilana, and the Grasse Judicial Court, represented by its President, Françoise Decottignies, and the Public Prosecutor, Eric Camous.
    • Education
    Disability policy: Licence 3 MIAGE students earn the "HandiManagement" label
    On Tuesday December 02, a ceremony was held to award the "HandiManagement" label to some thirty students in the MIAGE 3 Bachelor's degree program, at the end of a training program lasting several weeks and delivered by Companieros on their own time.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    • Culture
    Video: Is there no gravity in space? Wrong!
    Discover the first video in our series dedicated to debunking scientific fake news! You've probably heard it said that there's no gravity in space... But it's completely untrue! Find out why in this video!
    • Education
    • Student life
    Academic Year 2025 of the Department of Pharmacy
    On Tuesday December 2, the Pasteur Campus (UFR Médecine) hosted the first official opening of the Pharmacy Department of the Faculty of Medicine/Health, recently installed on the campus.
    • Research
    • International
    Université Côte d'Azur confirms its excellence in international discipline rankings 2025
    The disciplinary rankings of Shanghai (GRAS 2025) and Leiden (CWTS 2025) once again confirm the quality of research carried out at Université Côte d'Azur. The institution stands out in many disciplines, both in France and internationally.
    • Institutional
    • Partnerships
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    Partnership signed with CJD Nice to strengthen links between students and companies
    Université Côte d'Azur and the Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants (CJD) Nice officially signed a partnership agreement on November 27, 2025 on the Valrose campus, aimed at bringing the academic and business worlds closer together, in the service of students' professional integration and the development of entrepreneurship in the region.
    • Research
    It's possible to understand the mechanical response of foams by observing individual bubbles
    A team from the INPHYNI laboratory has participated in an international study that deciphers how microscopic rearrangements - the movement of individual bubbles in a foam - determine the overall mechanical response of the material. This work, published in Nature Communications in October, opens up new perspectives for understanding and modeling soft and amorphous materials.
    • IDEX
    • International
    • Sustainable Development
    COP30 in Belém: Université Côte d'Azur helps raise the profile of science and higher education on the international stage
    Throughout these two weeks, the "Science For Climate Action" Pavilion in Belém was a unique space for sharing and disseminating knowledge, bringing together scientists, journalists, philanthropists, decision-makers and members of civil society.
    • Education
    "Sur les bancs de la fac 2025": the start of a new school year for seniors
    On Thursday, November 06, at the Chateau Theater on the Valrose campus, the seniors of the "Sur les bancs de la Fac" program returned to school, and the previous class received their honorary certificates.
    • University life
    • Student life
    A look back at the 2025 Mediterranean Nugget Awards
    The Prix Pépite Méditerranée 2025 once again brought together a community committed to student entrepreneurship. Since 2013, this event has been highlighting the innovative initiatives of the young talents supported by Pépite Méditerranée.
    • International
    • Sustainable Development
    • Partnerships
    Université Côte d'Azur and the University of Utah: research program on the theme of the Olympic Games and international hackathon on water resources
    With a view to hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in the French Alps in 2030 and in Salt Lake City (Utah) in 2034, Université Côte d'Azur, through its Initiative d'Excellence, and the University of Utah have set up a mirror research program.
    • Institutional
    Université Côte d'Azur becomes a Grand Établissement
    Université Côte d'Azur has decided to move away from its experimental status and become a Grand Établissement. This change of status validates the modern and innovative transformation undertaken by Université Côte d'Azur since 2020.
    • Employment
    • IDEX
    • International
    Call for applications “Doctoral expertise mission to support European projects in Research Units”
    Do you want to become a "doctoral student expert” in European research project-writing?Submit your application to the call for expressions of interest to “Doctoral expertise mission to support European projects in Research Units"!
    • Science and society
    • IDEX
    • Research
    International Symposium on Thermodynamics of Metal Complexes
    ​​​​​​​It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the upcoming International Symposium on Thermodynamics of Metal Complexes (ISMEC 2024), that will be held in Nice, France, from June 10th to 13th, 2024.
    • IDEX
    • Innovation
    PEARCODE, the start-up that stores your digital data forever
    The CNRS Medal for Innovation in 2023, the Prize of Excellence 2022 awarded by Université Côte d'Azur and the iPhD prize in 2021, these are just a few of the many awards Marc Antonini has won for his research that has led to major technological innovations, notably in the field of data storage on synthetic DNA. Find out more about this disruptive innovation, which recently led to start up of the PEARCODE company.
    • Research
    28th French-Japanese Symposium on Medicinal & Fine Chemistry
    It is intended to present recent results and new ideas in the field of synthetic and medicinal chemistry, both at the academic and industrial levels. The FJS allows confronting the scientific and cultural approaches of both countries in addressing the complex and multiple issues and problems of modern chemistry in interaction with other research areas.
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    • Employment
    • IDEX
    • International
    Call for expressions of interest - Support for MSCA Post-doctoral Fellowship Grants
    The Ulysseus European University will support you throughout the application process for the MSCA Fost-doctoral Grant !
    • International
    • Partnerships
    Université Côte d'Azur at the TAMAO 2025 conference: an international meeting on remote sensing of mangroves in West Africa
    Université Côte d’Azur and École Polytechnique de Thiès (Senegal) co-organized a three-day international symposium in Senegal entitled “Remote sensing applied to mapping the status and dynamics of West African mangroves: towards an end to the controversies?”

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