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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. - 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.
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In 2015, OECD countries adopted an action plan (BEPS) to combat base erosion and profit shifting. Has BEPS truly succeeded in curbing these practices? -
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Watch a video of a poem by Paul Der-Ohanessian, a second-year Information & Communication student at the Carlone campus -
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A new video debunking fake news is now online! -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 CallThe 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.
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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 CaregiversDo 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.
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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." -
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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. -
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Are you a start-up developing an innovative project in the field of well-being or aging? -
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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! -
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Take part in the MED'Innov Matching Partnership call for projects, try out industrial collaboration, and structure innovative research projects. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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." -
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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! -
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The university is rolling out an experimental pilot site on the de-impermeabilization of a parking lot surface for sustainable rainwater management. -
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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? -
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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. -
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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. -
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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! -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Rediscover the episode dedicated to the 1956 Amorgos earthquake with researcher Frédérique Leclerc, as the region experienced new tremors earlier this year. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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! -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The exceptional Isba building on the Domaine de Valrose (Nice) is now the focus of a major campaign: Université Côte d'Azur and the Fondation du Patrimoine are launching a donation campaign to preserve this unique architectural treasure. -
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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. -
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Nucleate France UniCA, the accelerator program supported by Université Côte d'Azur, confirms its pioneering position in supporting scientific entrepreneurship. -
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Université Côte d’Azur was represented by a master’s student and a PhD candidate at the international climate negotiations simulation organized by the School of Advanced International Studies at Université Laval (Canada) from October 27 to 31, 2025. -
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Join the Continuing Education team from Université Côte d'Azur at the Salon Emploi, Formation, Entreprises to ask all your questions about continuing education and VAE. -
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On Tuesday November 04, Jeanick Brisswalter, President of Université Côte d'Azura, welcomed Laurent Hottiaux, Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes, to the Château de Valrose for a moment of exchange and sharing around common ambitions. -
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On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, over 350 guests gathered for the Soirée Privilège to mark the 60th anniversary of Université Côte d'Azur - a moment of recognition and mobilization for the future of research, teaching and innovation in our region. -
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Diana Sebbar and Serena Villata are the new directors of the 3IA Côte d'Azur. Created in 2019 and awarded the IA-cluster label in 2024, the 3IA Côte d'Azur is a cluster of excellence in artificial intelligence research and training led by Université Côte d'Azur. It brings together the region's major academic, scientific and economic players to develop an innovative and influential AI ecosystem with national and international reach. -
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To mark World Philosophy Day on November 20, (re)discover the views of Mélanie Plouviez, researcher at the Centre de Recherches en Histoire des Idées (CRHI) - Université Côte d'Azur, through an article in Intervalle magazine. -
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A new meeting of Engagement Center partners took place on October 07 on the Saint Jean d'Angély campus. Around twenty associations and local authorities (Afev, Ville de Nice, Nice Plogging, Article 1, Banque alimentaire 06, etc.) were present to discuss the program and improve the student experience. -
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Université Côte d'Azur, with the support of its Excellence Initiative, is stepping up its commitment to the fight against climate change with the third edition of En Route pour la COP Climat. From October to December 10, 2025, the student and academic community will be mobilizing through a series of events on campus, while a University delegation travels to Belém to represent science on the international stage. -
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Are you currently studying for a Bachelor's degree (Licence 3) and planning to study for a Master's next year? Or perhaps you'd like to switch to another master's program? Find out more about the Mon Master 2026 campaign and prepare for your future entry into a Master's program! -
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The Créathon Scientifique is back on January 23 and 24, 2026, at the Musée National du Sport, in partnership with Museomix Azur. The aim? Imagine concrete ways of talking about science in a different way: games, interactive installations, objects to handle, immersive experiences... anything is possible. -
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Océane Tournière, a post-doctoral researcher in embryology and developmental biology at the Institut de Biologie Valrose (iBV), is one of 34 young female researchers to win the France 2025 L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talent Award for Women in Science. Created in 2007, this program aims to encourage the participation of women in scientific careers by supporting outstanding PhD and post-doctoral students each year. -
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As part of World Diabetes Day on November 14, discover the research work of Jennifer Jager, Inserm researcher at the Centre Méditerranéen de Médecine Moléculaire (Université Côte d'Azur, INSERM, CNRS), dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms behind obesity and type 2 diabetes. -
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Discover the portrait of Jacques Barik, CNRS researcher, member of the Institut de Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire (Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, INSERM). -
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Students from five continents who are studying here today are sending a birthday message to Université Côte d’Azur in their native languages. -
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The Eye-Onic project joins the winners of the Call for Start-Up Deeptech Projects supported by the Innovation Program of the Université Côte d'Azur's Initiative d'Excellence (IdEx). -
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On Monday October 20, 2025, Université Côte d'Azur and Inserm signed a new gender diversity agreement on the Valrose campus in Nice, in the presence of Didier Samuel, President and CEO of Inserm, and Jeanick Brisswalter, President of Université Côte d'Azur. The signing took place during the visit of an Inserm delegation to the Nice campus. -
- Staff life
- University life
On Tuesday October 14, the Université Côte d'Azur's Mission Handicap welcomed the Club des employeurs conventionnés du Fonds pour l'insertion des personnes handicapées dans la Fonction publique (FIPHFP) to the Grand Château on the Valrose campus for a day on the theme of "Recruitment". -
- Science and society
- Research
Discover the portrait of Sebastian Fernandez, CNRS researcher, member of the Institut de Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire (Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, INSERM). -
- Science and society
- Research
With the development of digital tools, are we losing this sense of direction that is forged during the first years of life? -
- Institutional
- International
- Partnerships
From October 13 to 17, Université Côte d’Azur welcomed a delegation from Denis Sassou N’Guesso University (UDSN) in Brazzaville, a pan-African institution of excellence specializing in international scientific and technological research. -
- Science and society
The third issue of Université Côte d'Azur's scientific mediation magazine INTERVALLE has just been published! -
- International
- Health
- Innovation
Registration is now open for the Summer School “Systems Thinking and Innovation for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and for Healthy Ageing in the WHO European Region,” organized by WHO/Europe, Université Côte d’Azur, and Ulysseus European University. -
- Knowledge transfer - Industry
- HRS4R
- IDEX
The Pôle Universitaire d'Innovation MED'INNOV officially launched its Marine Network on October 16 at the Hôtel Le Saint Paul in Nice, on the occasion of the annual seminar of the Institut Fédératif de Recherche Ressources Marines (IFR MARRES) of the Université Côte d'Azur. -
- Innovation
- IDEX
ExAdEx-Innov, a startup supported by Université Côte d'Azur's IdEx Innovation Program, was present at the L'Oréal Innovation Village during WC13 in Rio. -
- Institutional
- Health
- Student life
To coincide with mental health information weeks, Université Côte d'Azur is launching a new prevention tool: the Student Mental Health Barometer. Designed by the Centre de Santé Universitaire, in partnership with all those involved in the Conseil Local en Santé Mentale de la Ville de Nice, this tool aims to raise awareness, encourage listening and referral to the help resources available on campus. -
- Award
- Institutional
- Research
Université Côte d'Azur extends its warmest congratulations to Peter Howitt, Philippe Aghion and Joel Mokyr, winners of the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel 2025. This prestigious award recognizes their work, which has profoundly renewed our understanding of the mechanisms of innovation-driven economic growth. -
- Staff life
- University life
This recognition took place at the ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of the FIPHFP (Fonds pour l'Insertion des Personnes Handicapées dans la Fonction Publique), on September 25 in Marseille. -
- Research
- Education
On October 10, at the Théâtre du Grand Château de Valrose, Université Côte d'Azur officially welcomed its new class of doctoral students during a day dedicated to their integration and the discovery of the resources available to them throughout their career. -
- Education
EFELIA Côte d'Azur, the French School of Artificial Intelligence, is funding several scholarship programs for students wishing to develop their understanding of artificial intelligence. Three schemes are proposed for the year 2025-2026. -
- Research
On September 24, 2023, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission brought back 121.6g of samples from the asteroid Bennu, a veritable witness to the origins of the solar system. Their analyses, published in Nature Geoscience on August 22 and September 11, 2025, reveal the key role of fluids in its evolution. This research involved an international team, including the Lagrange and CRHEA laboratories of Université Côte d'Azur and CNRS. -
- International
- Sustainable Development
- Partnerships
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 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
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
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
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
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
The Ulysseus European University will support you throughout the application process for the MSCA Fost-doctoral Grant ! -
- International
- Partnerships
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?”
