Published on March 7, 2025
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Updated on March 11, 2025
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on the March 7, 2025
In the face of threats to science, Université Côte d'Azur is actively committed to defending scientific research, promoting scientific diplomacy and strengthening international cooperation. Discover four major actions that illustrate this commitment.
Stand Up for Science: defending scientific research
Université Côte d'Azur has joined the "Stand Up For Science France" initiative, led by the Udice - French Research Universities alliance, to denounce the threats to scientific research, particularly in the United States.
In this context, the University took part in the national day of action on March 7, mobilizing its academic community on the Valrose campus to reaffirm the importance of an environment conducive to the development of science and knowledge.
Read the press release
In this context, the University took part in the national day of action on March 7, mobilizing its academic community on the Valrose campus to reaffirm the importance of an environment conducive to the development of science and knowledge.
Read the press release
European support essential for research excellence
In today's rapidly changing geopolitical context, Université Côte d'Azur is one of the first signatories of an open letter addressed to the leaders of the European Union. Initiated by The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities and League of European Research Universities (LERU), the letter calls for unconditional support for excellent, high-impact European research.
Read the Open Letter
Read the Open Letter
Scientific diplomacy and the French-speaking world: an international commitment
Université Côte d'Azur has a strong vision of scientific diplomacy and Francophone cooperation, illustrated by two highlights of the "Universities, Francophonie and Multilateralism" (MOODS) project:
- Launch of the MOOC "La diplomatie scientifique : enjeux et perspectives", an online course exploring the interactions between science, politics and diplomacy on a global scale.
Find out more - Simulation exercise in Brussels on the fictitious entry into force of the treaty on the conservation of marine biodiversity. This event brought together students and teachers from several international universities, reinforcing academic cooperation on global environmental issues.
International cooperation and climate commitment
Université Côte d'Azur was invited to the University of Cambridge's University Climate Engagement Workshop to share its expertise on academic engagement with climate challenges. The event provided an opportunity to :
- an in-depth reflection on the role of universities in the environmental transition, through research, teaching and social commitment;
- an active contribution by the University to the integration of sustainable development into its institutional strategy and its role in the development of public policies;
- promising prospects for international cooperation, to encourage concrete, shared action in favor of the climate.
