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    • Education
    Launch of the “Women for Women” University Certificate Program: Training Health Ambassadors in Neighborhoods
    On Monday, September 28, 2026, the School of Medicine launched the first cohort of the “Women for Women” university certificate program. This innovative program aims to train women from priority neighborhoods in Nice to become health education peers and address the specific needs of their communities.
    • Research
    Not too much, not too little: the delicate mechanisms that shape the embryo
    How does an embryo develop properly? A study reveals that its development depends on a subtle balance of mechanical forces. This research, published by Matteo Rauzi’s team at the Valrose Institute of Biology (Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS, Inserm), in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Physics Laboratory (Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS), highlights the key role of tensions within embryonic tissues.
    • Research
    Glioblastoma: A Novel Human Brain Model to Unravel Tumor Invasion
    An innovative laboratory model of the human brain has been developed to better understand glioblastoma invasion. Published in the journal *Cell Death & Disease* in August 2026, this research—led by Michele Bertacchi’s team at the Valrose Biology Institute—reveals the key role of certain proteins in guiding tumor cells within the brain.
    • Education
    EFELIA Côte d’Azur: Two New MOOCs to Learn How to Handle Missing Data
    Want to master the handling of missing data or deepen your knowledge on the subject? Check out these two free, online courses that allow everyone to learn at their own pace, based on their needs and level of expertise.
    • IDEX
    10 Years of IdEx: A Decade That Has Transformed Higher Education and Research on the French Riviera
    Over the past ten years, the Initiative of Excellence (IdEx) has profoundly transformed the Côte d'Azur region, paving the way for the creation of Université Côte d'Azur. Much more than a funding program, the IdEx has served as a powerful catalyst for institutional, organizational, and scientific transformation, enabling the university to develop an innovative model recognized far beyond its borders.
    • Science and society
    Science Celebration 2026: Discover Science Throughout the Alpes-Maritimes
    From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Fête de la Science returns to the Alpes-Maritimes for its 35th edition, centered on the theme “Saveurs Savantes.” Coordinated in the department by the Science and Society Office at Université Côte d’Azur, this event invites the general public and schoolchildren to meet researchers, conduct experiments, and discover science in all its forms.

News

    • Education
    Launch of the “Women for Women” University Certificate Program: Training Health Ambassadors in Neighborhoods
    On Monday, September 28, 2026, the School of Medicine launched the first cohort of the “Women for Women” university certificate program. This innovative program aims to train women from priority neighborhoods in Nice to become health education peers and address the specific needs of their communities.
    • Research
    Not too much, not too little: the delicate mechanisms that shape the embryo
    How does an embryo develop properly? A study reveals that its development depends on a subtle balance of mechanical forces. This research, published by Matteo Rauzi’s team at the Valrose Institute of Biology (Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS, Inserm), in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Physics Laboratory (Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS), highlights the key role of tensions within embryonic tissues.
    • Research
    Glioblastoma: A Novel Human Brain Model to Unravel Tumor Invasion
    An innovative laboratory model of the human brain has been developed to better understand glioblastoma invasion. Published in the journal *Cell Death & Disease* in August 2026, this research—led by Michele Bertacchi’s team at the Valrose Biology Institute—reveals the key role of certain proteins in guiding tumor cells within the brain.
    • Education
    EFELIA Côte d’Azur: Two New MOOCs to Learn How to Handle Missing Data
    Want to master the handling of missing data or deepen your knowledge on the subject? Check out these two free, online courses that allow everyone to learn at their own pace, based on their needs and level of expertise.
    • IDEX
    10 Years of IdEx: A Decade That Has Transformed Higher Education and Research on the French Riviera
    Over the past ten years, the Initiative of Excellence (IdEx) has profoundly transformed the Côte d'Azur region, paving the way for the creation of Université Côte d'Azur. Much more than a funding program, the IdEx has served as a powerful catalyst for institutional, organizational, and scientific transformation, enabling the university to develop an innovative model recognized far beyond its borders.
    • Science and society
    Science Celebration 2026: Discover Science Throughout the Alpes-Maritimes
    From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Fête de la Science returns to the Alpes-Maritimes for its 35th edition, centered on the theme “Saveurs Savantes.” Coordinated in the department by the Science and Society Office at Université Côte d’Azur, this event invites the general public and schoolchildren to meet researchers, conduct experiments, and discover science in all its forms.

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