Université Côte d'Azur Newsletter

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    • International
    • Sustainable Development
    • Institutional
    Université Côte d'Azur strengthens its commitment to scientific diplomacy at the European level
    February 13, 2026
    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.
    • IDEX
    • International
    • Institutional
    Université Côte d'Azur at the U7+ presidential delegates meeting
    February 13, 2026
    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.
    • Institutional
    • Partnerships
    • International
    The University attends the 1st International Forum for Climate Adaptation in Djibouti
    February 16, 2026
    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.
    • Institutional
    • International
    Université Côte d’Azur involved in the international COOPJOP project for sustainable Olympic Games
    February 13, 2026
    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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EDUCATION

    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Alumni
    Spring Work-Study Program 2026: Students and Companies Meet at Université Côte d’Azur
    February 13, 2026
    Starting March 5, 2026, Université Côte d'Azur is launching a new edition of Printemps de l’Alternance, a major event dedicated to bringing together students, recruiters, and training programs.Throughout the spring, several job dating fairs will be organized across all of the University's campuses, offering students a unique opportunity to build their professional future and bring their plans to fruition.
    • Education
    Platform "Mon Master" : user guide
    February 13, 2026
    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!

RESEARCH

    • Research
    Turning on the light to relieve pain: a promising discovery
    February 13, 2026
    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.
    • Research
    Quantum physics: when interactions restore chaos
    February 13, 2026
    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"
    February 13, 2026
    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."
    • Science and society
    • Research
    The Conversation: A brief history of family video gaming, between concerns and cultural transmission
    February 13, 2026
    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.

ALUMNI

    • Alumni
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    Alumni interview #22: Julien Meyrignac, Urban Planner
    February 13, 2026
    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.

EVENTS

  • 28 Feb
    Debate meeting: the IHU meets the people of Nice
    • Health
    Breathing is essential, but the health of our lungs faces many challenges. Come and take part in the IHU RespirERA debate and ask your questions to respiratory health experts.
  • 3 Mar
    31 Mar
    7th edition of Equality Weeks 2026: March 3 to 31, 2026
    • Student life
    • Staff life
    Exhibitions, film screenings and discussions, festivals, conferences...the Université Côte d’Azur Equality Network invites you to join them for nearly a month of events promoting equality.
  • 5 Mar
    7 Mar
    Neuroplanet 2026: Delve into the mysteries of the brain!
    • Science and society
    • Research
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    Join us for the 11th edition of NeuroPlanète in partnership with Université Côte d'Azur. Conferences, workshops, immersive activities, and renowned neurologists... Come and learn more about the brain and how it works.
  • 9 Mar
    30 Mar
    Exhibition "Women Who Are Changing the Game" 2026
    • Science and society
    • Research
    • Institutional
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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.