A delegation from Brazzaville's Université Denis Sassou N'Guesso visits the University

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Published on October 23, 2025 – Updated on October 23, 2025
Dates

on the October 18, 2025

Location

Campus Ecovalley, Campus Valrose, Campus Georges Méliès, Campus SophiaTech

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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.

Led by its president, Professor Ange Abena, also former Minister of Higher Education and Research for the Republic of Congo, the delegation visited several campuses and institutes: Valrose, IMREDD, the Georges Méliès campus and Polytech Sophia.

Signing of a framework cooperation agreement between Université Côte d'Azur and Université Denis Sassou N'Guesso

In addition to showcasing the university's facilities, this visit illustrates a shared commitment to cooperation. The visit culminated on October 17 at 4pm, with the signing of a framework cooperation agreement in the presence of Université Côte d'Azur, Jeanick Brisswalter, as well as Marie-Pierre Ballarin, Vice-President, Southern Policy, and Cécile Sabourault, Vice-President, International Development and Europe.

Strategic collaborations in several fields

This framework agreement focuses on partnership projects in the fields of ecological transition, smart cities and natural risk management, as well as the creation of a master's degree in environmental issues with a double diploma (UDSN and IMREDD).
This meeting is the starting point for a lasting partnership between the two institutions, in the service of innovation and sustainable development.