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April 14, 2026Following 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.
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April 14, 2026Université 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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April 14, 2026IAE 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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April 14, 2026As part of its commitment to equality and respect for all, the University has established a program dedicated to combating racism, anti-Semitism, and all forms of discrimination.
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April 16, 2026As 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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April 16, 2026On 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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April 14, 2026In 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.
FOCUS: HEALTH
- April in Nice: Focus on Health Sciences!April 14, 2026In 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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April 16, 2026For 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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April 14, 2026Every 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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April 14, 2026The 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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April 14, 2026The 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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April 14, 2026Prepare 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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April 14, 2026French 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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April 14, 2026Check 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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April 14, 2026A 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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April 14, 2026A 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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April 14, 2026In 2015, OECD countries adopted an action plan (BEPS) to combat base erosion and profit shifting. Has BEPS truly succeeded in curbing these practices?
