SDG news at Université Côte d'Azur

    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Innovation
    • Partnerships
    3IA lunch break x Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur
    3IA Côte d'Azur, in partnership with Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur, is offering Côte d'Azur professionals a new opportunity to meet and exchange ideas on the theme of AI.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Education
    Qualité Université Entreprise - Training tomorrow's quality specialists
    On October 17, 2025, take part in a day of exchanges around quality, bringing together university training courses, partner companies and quality professionals.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Innovation
    • Partnerships
    "Agir et innover pour l'eau", a pioneering project to transform water management
    In an ambitious move to revolutionize water management, the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area, its Water and Sanitation Authority, Xylem, world leader in digital water technologies and services, the IMREDD and the Université Côte d'Azur's Géoazur laboratory have launched the "Agir et Innover pour l'Eau" project. Combining field expertise, digital innovation and university partnership to support a more sustainable future for water management in the metropolitan area.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Institutional
    • Partnerships
    Collective self-consumption loop signed for Nice campuses
    Université Côte d'Azur and Enedis signed an agreement on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, on the Valrose Campus in Nice, to set up a collective solar energy self-consumption loop linking three of its Nice campuses: the Trotabas campus, the Carlone campus and the Fabron campus.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Education
    Ecological transition training for undergraduates
    The course is offered online via Moodle in the form of an escape game, and is one of the compulsory cross-disciplinary skills for all undergraduates at Université Côte d'Azur.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Innovation
    • Research
    3IA Côte d'Azur in the spotlight in IN Magazine
    The Alpes-Maritimes territory is undoubtedly a promised land for AI, with the 2024 AI-cluster certification of the 3IA Côte d'Azur Institute.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Institutional
    Meeting: UNOC3 in Nice, and after? Crossroads for the Ocean
    As the 3rd United Nations Conference on the Oceans draws to a close, Université Côte d'Azur, the City of Nice and the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis invite you to join us for a moment of closure and sharing to look back on the highlights and spin-offs of this event for the region.
    • IDEX
    • Sustainable Development
    • International
    A look back at the 11th International Workshop on UI GreenMetric
    From June 17 to 20, 2025, Université Côte d'Azur hosted the 11ᵉ edition of the International Workshop on UI GreenMetric (IWGM), organized in partnership with Universitas Indonesia.
    • Education
    • International
    • Sustainable Development
    Summer school "5 Oceans, 5 Colonies: Sculpting Future Living Architecture On and Below Water"
    This summer, immerse yourself in the design of speculative ocean colonies, exploring artificial intelligence-assisted design tools and systemic biomimicry processes.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    • Sustainable Development
    The quarter-hour city: a model for transforming suburban areas and our habits
    Imagine being able to do everything in less than fifteen minutes from home: go to school, work, do your shopping or relax in a park. It's the "quarter-hour city".
    • Sustainable Development
    • Innovation
    • Research
    Charles Bouveyron featured in SophiaMag interview
    3IA Côte d'Azur Director Charles Bouveyron discusses the institute's vision for sustainable AI development in a new SophiaMag interview.
    • Institutional
    • Sustainable Development
    Framework agreement signed between Université Côte d'Azur and Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
    This agreement, signed during the UNOC3 diplomatic discussions, strengthens cooperation between the two universities in terms of student and researcher mobility, and announces the launch of several research programs.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Engagement
    Call for Signature of the Manifesto of the UNOC3 Scientific Congress
    This Manifesto is addressed to all the scientific players present at the "Ocean Rise" congress, and to all those who wish to support the approach.
    • Award
    • Sustainable Development
    • Innovation
    Best Paper Award at the FIMH 2025 for Rafael Silva, 3IA PhD
    Rafael Silva, a 3IA Côte d'Azur PhD student under the supervision of Maxime Sermesant, 3IA Chairholder, has been awarded the Best Paper Award at the FIMH 2025 conference for his groundbreaking research on "Frugal AI for Automated Cardiac Defibrillation: Balancing Performance & Hardware Constraints."
    • Innovation
    • Research
    • Health
    Digital Twin Day at the French Academy of Medicine
    Nicholas Ayache and Marc-Olivier Gauci are invited speakers at the Digital Twin Day organized by the French Academy of Medicine.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Science and society
    Science, diplomacy and commitment to the ocean
    The 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) was held in Nice from June 9 to 13, 2025. It was preceded by three official events between June 3 and 8. Université Côte d'Azur was present in diplomatic forums, during scientific exchanges, with civil society and on its campuses, providing a strong scientific voice to shape the future of the ocean.
    • Research
    • Science and society
    • Sustainable Development
    GeoAzur: deep ocean exploration and challenges
    Did you know? The deep ocean, between 200 and 11,000 meters below the surface, remains one of the most mysterious environments on our planet. This silent, dark world alone accounts for 97% of ocean volume. Yet it plays a crucial role in climate regulation, storing heat and CO₂.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Science and society
    • Research
    Nematostella: the sea anemone that defies aging
    What if Nematostella one day pushed back the limits of human aging?
    • Sustainable Development
    ONE HEALTH: a success for Franco-Monegasque-Italian cooperation on the Blue Economy
    On June 5 and 6, the Institut Méditerranéen du Risque, de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable (IMREDD) hosted "ONE HEALTH: Well-Being and Sustainability in the Blue Economy", a major international event in the context of the United Nations Conference on the Oceans 2025 (UNOC 2025).
    • Sustainable Development
    • Research
    • IDEX
    Innov&Sea: how to assess the toxicity of products discharged into the marine environment?
    Innov&Sea provides a technological solution for companies wishing to estimate the impact of their activities on marine ecosystems.
    • Research
    • Sustainable Development
    Navigating underwater with underwater drones
    On land, measuring your speed and position is easy! In the car, all you need is an odometer. On a bike, you can calculate your speed using your wheel. But underwater, it's a different story: no GPS, expensive sensors, vision limited to a few meters in the water...
    • Education
    • Sustainable Development
    • Alumni
    MARRES graduates: three paths, one common mission
    Discover the stories of Camille Boucaud, Florina Jacob and Lionel Pourchier, three alumni of the MARRES program, each illustrating in a unique way how science, community involvement and innovation can contribute to marine conservation.
    • Research
    • Sustainable Development
    Dive into the past of Mediterranean marine ecosystems
    Immerse yourself in the past of the Mediterranean seas through a unique exhibition and discover how marine ecosystems have evolved over time. Visit the Terra Amata Museum of Prehistory until September 29, 2025, for the "Prehistory at the Beach" exhibition!
    • Sustainable Development
    • International
    A world summit to strengthen adaptation in coastal cities and regions
    On June 7, Université Côte d'Azur took part in the World Summit of the Coalition of Coastal Cities and Regions, held in Nice in conjunction with UNOC3. Over 1,200 participants, including 200 representatives of coastal cities and regions from around the world, gathered to affirm a common desire: to strengthen the adaptation of coastal territories to rising sea levels and the effects of climate change.
    • Science and society
    • Research
    • Sustainable Development
    Ecoseas: marine protected areas
    A marine protected area (MPA) is a maritime zone where certain activities are restricted or prohibited to protect biodiversity. It's like a nature reserve, but at sea.
    • Research
    • Science and society
    • Sustainable Development
    Lithium: an unexpected link between marine and human health
    Our oceans are subject to numerous environmental pressures, mainly due to human activities that have an impact on marine ecosystems. Among the emerging pollutants: lithium.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Innovation
    • Research
    Edinburgh Aortic Summit 2025
    Juliette Raffort-Lareyre is invited speaker at Edinburgh Aortic Summit 2025.
    • Partnerships
    • International
    • Innovation
    [UNOC] Meeting between Université Côte d'Azur and Canadian delegation Oceantech
    On June 10, 2025, Université Côte d'Azur had the pleasure of welcoming a high-level Canadian delegation to the UNOC (United Nations Ocean Conference), for a morning of exchanges focused on innovation and international cooperation in the sustainable use of the oceans.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Education
    Training tomorrow's lawyers for sustainable ocean governance
    Protecting the oceans and regulating their use are key international concerns. Université Côte d'Azur's Master 2 in Law of the Sea and Maritime Activities prepares future experts in maritime law, at the crossroads of legal, environmental and economic issues.
    • Sustainable Development
    Conference UNOC3: What dialogue for a sustainable future?
    Organised as part of UNOC3, which is being held in Nice from 09 to 13 June 2025, the conference will address a range of issues relating to the health of the oceans.
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Innovation
    • Partnerships
    3IA lunch break x Telecom Valley
    3IA Côte d'Azur, in partnership with Telecom Valley, is offering Côte d'Azur professionals an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas on the theme of AI.
    • International
    • IDEX
    • Alumni
    MARRES Around the World (UNOC side event)
    What happens when you bring together students, alumni, young researchers, and ocean professionals from across the globe… for 24 hours straight? As part of UNOC 2025, we are organizing an official online side event like no other: a 24-hour live relay, following the sun across all time zones.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Innovation
    • Research
    From PhD Research to Global Stage: CleverFish Demo Showcases AI for Ocean Conservation at UNOC3
    On Tuesday June 3, Kilian Bürgi had the great opportunity to present his PhD research project CleverFish with a demo developed by Stéphane Petiot on the occasion of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3).
    • Sustainable Development
    • Engagement
    • International
    UNOC3: mobilizing for scientific diplomacy for the oceans
    From June 2 to 13, 2025, the city of Nice will host the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), co-organized by France and Costa Rica. On this occasion, Université Côte d'Azur's commitment is illustrated on many levels, first and foremost through its academic and student community.
    • Education
    • Sustainable Development
    Call for applications - Financing of two doctoral theses at the EUR Economie et Managament
    EUR ELMI is launching a call for applications to fund two PhD theses (2025–2028) in economics, management, business administration, or sociology, aligned with its research areas or the “Economics of AI and Innovation” chair. The contract (€2,200 to €2,596/month) includes 40 hours of paid teaching per year.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Innovation
    Springtech Industrie 2025 with Alain Prette
    Alain Prette will be taking part in the Springtech Industrie event organized by Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur.
    • Sustainable Development
    Take part in the ‘Participatory Science for Ocean’ Hackathon in June 2025 in Nice!
    To coincide with the United Nations Ocean Conference to be held in Nice in June 2025, Université Côte d'Azur is inviting students and researchers from all over the world to take part in a special ‘Participatory Science for Ocean’ Hackathon.
    • Education
    • Sustainable Development
    MSc MARRES: an international program to train tomorrow's ocean experts
    At a time when the whole world is meeting at UNOC 2025 (June 09-13, 2025) to rethink the future of the ocean, the MSc MARRES is already shaking things up by training professionals capable of taking concrete action for the ocean of tomorrow.
    • Education
    • Innovation
    • Research
    Discovering the members of the consortium: focus on Centrale Méditerranée
    Interview of Carole Deumié, Director of Centrale Méditerranée
    • Sustainable Development
    Overheated climate: join the public meeting on the climate plan in Nice
    You are invited to attend this public meeting, prior to a second event, scheduled for Friday June 06 (09:00-12:00) on the Valrose campus, featuring discussions with Université Côte d'Azur staff and students on the same theme.
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Innovation
    New PhD and Postdoctoral research topics now available
    3IA Côte d'Azur Launches Second Call for Applications of 2025.
    • Education
    • Institutional
    • Innovation
    Launch of an academic chair in prevention and access to care
    The partnership with SKEMA Business School has been strengthened with the launch of an academic chair dedicated to access to healthcare and prevention. Approved by the French Initiative d'Excellence (IdEx), this chair aims to analyze the determinants of health and combat health inequalities in France, by providing concrete, sustainable solutions through a union-based approach.
    • Innovation
    • Research
    • Sustainable Development
    Ma Madeleine, the very first clinically validated olfactory rehabilitation kit
    Université Côte d'Azur, in partnership with Givaudan, Onepoint and CHU de Nice, has developed an application and kit to improve olfactory rehabilitation for people whose sense of smell has been affected by Covid-19 in particular. Unique in this field, the performance of this new solution has been validated by a clinical study.
    • Sustainable Development
    M'AIRIDIA project: student projects and awards ceremony
    On March 31, 2025, IMREDD hosted a presentation of the work carried out by students from Université Côte d'Azur and Centrale Méditerranée as part of the M'AIRIDIA project, supported by CCI Nice Côte d'Azur.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Institutional
    • University life
    Université Côte d'Azur implements its first "Sustainable Development and CSR" master plan
    Built around 5 major themes, the new "Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility" (SD and CSR) master plan reinforces Université Côte d'Azur's commitment to environmental and societal transition.
    • Sustainable Development
    • Student life
    • Staff life
    Film debate
    Join us on Thursday December 5 at the Variétés cinema in Nice for the screening of Captain Fantastic (2016), a film that questions our relationship with education, life in society and our lifestyles.
    • Sustainable Development
    Round-table | Economic growth or the planet's habitability: should we choose?
    More and more researchers are agreeing on the need for a radical form of sobriety to preserve the planet's habitability. But this form of sobriety clashes with the market logic that dominates our economy. Do we need to change our economic model? Can this be done gently, giving some breathing space to the sober solutions that are emerging: low-tech, agro-ecology, etc.?
    • IDEX
    • Sustainable Development
    • Staff life
    My Earth in 180 minutes
    A collaborative workshop from the academic world to build scenarios for reducing the carbon footprint of your laboratory.
    • IDEX
    • Sustainable Development
    • Student life
    European Week for Waste Reduction
    Take part in the events organized for the European Week for Waste Reduction.
    • IDEX
    • International
    • Sustainable Development
    Back to the Morning Event : En route vers la COP Climat...
    ... With Heïdi Sevestre as a guest!
    • IDEX
    • Student life
    • Sustainable Development
    Mission Ecoresponsable activities
    Come and find out more about environmental issues and how to implement local solutions!
    • Research
    • Sustainable Development
    • Science and society
    Inauguration of the IHU RespirERA shows strong links with the 3IA Côte d'Azur
    Nicholas Ayache, Scientific Director of 3IA Côte d'Azur, today took part in the inauguration of the IHU RespirERA along with Hervé Delingette (3IA Chair Holder, in charge of the Medical Axis of the 3IA) and Pascal Barbry (3IA Chair Holder and scientific director of the IHU RespirERA).
    • Culture
    • IDEX
    • Sports - Recreation
    Film-Debate on eco-anxiety: Richard Fleischer's "Soylent Green"
    Join us for a film-debate at the Variétés cinema on 11 January, with a screening of Soylent Green followed by a discussion on eco-anxiety and a reading of the cherokee tale "The fifth dream".
    • Sustainable Development
    • Research
    Terra Numerica Conference with Martine Olivi !
    On November 28th, come and meet Martine Olivi from our COP28 task force, who will explain what a COP is and give us an idea of what can be expected from it.
    • Knowledge transfer - Industry
    • Innovation
    • International
    Choose France For Science / AI Faculty / AI'm in France
    The 3IA Côte d'Azur is proud to participate in the "Choose France for Science" program launched by President Emmanuel Macron, featuring the AI Faculty initiative.