During the first week of September, the University of Caen Normandy welcomed its new international students.
An International Summer School for Immersive Technologies
From August 25th to 27th, CIREVE hosted its first summer school, gathering experts from all around the world.
Orientation Week 2025 for International Students
The 2025 Orientation Week for International Students.
Fight against violence and discrimination: we all have a role to play!
Throughout November, the University of Caen Normandy organises events to spread awareness.
The French Alzheimer Foundation rewards Robin de Flores for his research in neuroimaging
Robin de Flores received the Joël Ménard 2024 Prize for his research on the mechanisms of the Alzheimer's disease.
Maxime Gauberti, laureate of an ERC Consolidator Grant
The ERC Grant is the most prestigious European financing, rewarding scientists from each discipline for the excellence of their work.
The alumni project of the University of Caen Normandie
Every year, nearly 9,000 graduates leave the university of Caen Normandie with their diploma. And we keep in touch!
“Destination Ancien Rome: the Genius of the Romans”, a France Televisions documentary based on the works of Cireve
Research works on Ancient Rome carried out by the University inspired a documentary on national French television.
“A great asset for your career”: EU2SE volunteers spend a week in Ohrid
From 5 to 9 May 2025, as part of the EU2SE programme, 10 students from the University travelled to Ohrid in Northern Macedonia.
The University of Caen Normandy in the international spotlight
From 2 to 5 June, the University hosted several events dedicated its international strategy for education and research.
A new building dedicated to research and training in nuclear physics for the University
On Monday 2 June, the University announced its project of a new building dedicated to developing skills, research and innovation in nuclear physics.
Welcoming international researchers and students: a University committed to excellence and inclusion
Focus on the policies supporting the welcome and the academic success of international visitors.
From Pakistan to Caen: the choice of experimental physics
Originally from Pakistan, Muhammad Haris was attracted by experimental physics and the quality of the scientific supervision of the University of Caen.
From Spain to Italy, and now Caen: an academic career in nuclear physics
Guillermo Ortega is a doctoral student within the LPC. As an international researcher, he looks back at his promising academic career.
Hadron therapy specialists meet in Caen
On March 10th and 11th 2025, the "Hadron therapy for life" symposium will deal with this new cancer treatment technique.
Summer School on AI at the university of Caen Normandie
From June 29 to July 4, 2025, the university of Caen Normandie is organizing its 2nd Summer School on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Frédéric Jurie, the academic program manager, tells us…
The master’s in Translation joins of a European network of training programmes
The Master's degree in Translation was awarded the prestigious “European Masters in Translation” label in June 2024.
Joining forces to better support victims of offences on our campuses
On January 2, 2025, a partnership convention reinforced victim assistance and legal processing against all forms of violence and discrimination.
“Têtes chercheuses” 2025 Competition
You are a researcher and want to showcase your work? Answer the call for applications before 27 February 2025!
Students’ well-being and academic success: the Sport and Health Programme
Move better, live better thanks to the Sport and Health programme! Sign up, there are slots left!
Innovating with AI: a meeting day between research and industry in Caen
On December 3rd, the University of Caen Normandy hosted an exclusive day dedicated to artificial intelligence.
Understanding and Communicating Europe in the Regions
Training the future experts in European projects through a Jean Monnet module.
The university leads a European training programme on sustainable entrepreneurship.
Interview with projet leaders Haïfa Naffakhi, Senior lecturer in Management sciences, and Clotilde Nicolle, project manager at the Carré international.
Join a European Programme on Sustainable Entrepreneurship
What if you participated in a European training program dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurship? It's time to apply!
European Upskilling of Students for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project
Fostering sustainable entrepreneurship across Europe
Successful 2nd edition of the Erasmus+ NETFOOT summer school
38 participants for the 2nd edition of the NETFOOT Erasmus+ summer school.
Become a Student Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals
Are you interested in the challenges of environment and social transitions? Become a student ambassador for SDGs!
Sustainable Mobility Week on the Northern Plateau of Caen
The university of Caen Normandy and its partners organise various events around sustainable mobility between September 30th and October 3rd 2024.
How do our actions impact the environment?
Last December, the university launched “Nos gestes climat” challenge to identify how our actions impact the environment. Using the simulator of the ADEME, the French Agency for Ecologic Transition, you…
In March, University of Caen fight against all forms of discrimination
University renews its commitment in these struggles through various events in march… and more!
Happy 20th anniversary to the Teddy bear hospital!
The Teddy Bear hospital turned 20 years old in 2024. Throughout the years, this event has become a major meeting to help kids face their fears of medical procedures and…
180 seconds starting now!
Can you summarize 3 years of research in 3 minutes ? The finalists of Ma Thèse en 180 secondes (My Thesis in 180 seconds) accept the challenge !
Bloomberg trading room: immersion in the world of finance
Welcome to the trading room ! For the past ten years, this room – one of the largest in France – has been welcoming students training for careers in banking,…
The university adopts its mobility plan
The university has adopted its mobility plan. This plan introduces new perspectives for sustainable mobility for the next five years, until 2029.
21.6 million euros for the University of Caen Normandie, laureate of the ExcellencES program
The University of Caen Normandie officialy launched the “Caen, Stratégie pour l’accélération en recherche” – CaeSAR (meaning Caen Strategy for Acceleration in Research) project.
University hosts ferment production unit
The University of Caen Normandie has equipped itself with a test cell dedicated to the production of ferments.
Summer break
The University of Caen Normandie will be closed to the public from July 24 to August 18, 2024, included.
UNICAEN extends its efforts to support the teaching of French in The Gambia and Nigeria
Since 2018, UNICAEN has been actively supporting the French-speaking communities in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing initially on Ghana and Mauritania, and recently expanding its collaboration to include Gambia and Nigeria. In…
“Caen is an excellent choice for my academic journey”
Discover the testimony of Carolina, a second-year Master's student in Physics, track in Radiation protection.
“The program facilitated me an internship at GANIL”
Discover the testimony of Martí, a second-year Master's student in Physics, track in Nuclei, Atoms and Collisions (NAC).
The College of Fellows of the American Theatre welcomes Thierry Dubost.
Thierry Dubost is the 1st Non-American admitted in the prestigious institution.
Supporting the creation of a teaching support service in Mauritania
The CEMU's expertise in pedagogical engineering at the service of an international partnership project.
The 2024 Thotis ranking: 3rd place in Economics for the University of Caen Normandy
Discover the 2024 Thotis Ranking of French universities!
Eiffel Scholarship Winners
UNICAEN will welcome five Eiffel Excellence Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The “Bienvenue en France” label: a 3rd star for our University!
This recognition rewards UNICAEN permanent efforts and improvements in welcoming international students.
Universities endorse European network initiative for sectoral cooperation on nuclear skills
The following universities have agreed to investigate the conditions for establishing a European network for sectoral cooperation on nuclear skills
EDUNIVERSAL 2024 : Best Master’s Degrees in France
Discover the EDUNIVERSAL 2024 ranking of the best Master's degrees, MS, and MBA in France!
Students from the Master’s in Heritage put their skills into pratice!
The in-situ results of the course in exhibition and cultural events organisation!
Movie previews on a roll!
On February 20, 2024, the university hosted a preview of the movie “The Last Men” (Les Derniers Hommes), directed by David Oelhoffen.
EDUNIVERSAL 2024: Best Bachelor’s Degrees in France
Discover the EDUNIVERSAL 2024 ranking of the best Bachelor's degrees, Bachelors, and Selective Schools in France!
Human Resources Excellence in Research award
The University of Caen Normandy proudly holds the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award.
Choose a UNICAEN master’s degree
If you want to continue your studies at Master's level in France, why not come to Caen in Normandie?
A thousand students at the 2023 OSE! Forum
The 12th edition of this forum dedicated to helping students enter the world of work.
Quality support for international students and researchers
Our university is attached to guarantee the best possible welcome for international students and researchers.
Participatory research: knowledge and recognition
Pauline Landel, SAPS project manager, presents the challenges of the international symposium being held from 22 to 24 November at UNICAEN.
Deploying selective waste sorting – where do we stand?
Deploying selective sorting in a university of our size is a big project… and it's making progress!
Denis Vivien, winner of the Danièle Hermann 2023 Prize
A prize awarded by the jury of the Fondation Recherche Cardio-Vasculaire-Institut de France for her research into stroke.
Mobility plan: last phase of consultation
The list of actions established during the first consultations must be prioritized.
Campus 1 The boiler room switches to biomass
The university is continuing its energy transition and is taking a new step in the renovation of its heat network.
UNICAEN Solidaire 2023 charity walk raises €4,711.31
913 donations were collected: the funds will be donated to associations that fight and prevent women’s cancers.
Professor Florence Joly wins the Grand Prix Ruban Rose for Research
The Grand Prix Ruban Rose was awarded to Pr Florence Joly, for her work on “cognitions and cancers”.
The Centre Euraxess Centre facilitates the integration of international researchers
Personalized support for all the formalities necessary for the installation of international researchers.
The university earns the DD&RS Label
The University of Caen has just been awarded the Sustainaible development and social responsability Label for 4 years.
New partnership between the Normandy sports centre and the university
An agreement that engages both institutions in the development of research and training.
The Social Atlas of Caen, winner of the cristal collectif du CNRS award
Meeting with Jean-Marc Fournier, geography professor and scientific director of the Social Atlas of Caen
Normandy: a land of energy and opportunity
Interested in the energy sector? Attend the roundtable on Friday, October 27 and meet various professionals.
Caen 2023 Science Village
The Caen Science Village is three days to discover science in all its forms. Focus on some programming elements!
Dive into history : World War II Podcast
Discover the podcast Plumes de doctorant.es, a podcast dedicated to current research around the Second World War.
Flavie Renouard validates her ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics !
With a time of 9'19'07, Flavie Renouard reached the minimum to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics!
La Bavarderie, a new student café on Campus 2
A new third-location center has just opened its doors on Campus 2 of the University of Caen Normandie. Co-sponsored by AFEV and the university, La Bavarderie aims to combat social…
From the UFR des sciences to the CNRS: the career of two nuclear physics researchers
Cross portrait of Valentin Pestel and Valérian Girard-Alcindor, former UNICAEN students, now CNRS research officers
Periodic protection dispensers installed
Distributors of periodic protection have been installed on the various campuses.
Portrait of Isis, student and author
Discover the portrait of Iris, student and author, who gave life to her first novel "Shameless: sequels" at Éditions de l'Opportun.
Back to school 2023 – UNICAEN students welcome you!
From Wednesday, August 30 to Friday, September 8, the university called on its student community to welcome you and guide you!
Fête de la science 2023
A look back at some highlights of this 32nd edition of the Science Festival!
Caen, 5th best student city in France
Among the cities between 20,000 and 40,000 students, Caen is the most popular city!
Celebrating means adopting the right gestures !
Dr. Thibault-Landemore and Semeraro from the SSE give some tips for a good evening.
The CIRAANO project explores the memory of theater actors
This scientific project will study the actors' strategies to memorize and reproduce their texts accurately.
The powers of music on health
What effects can music have on our brain? Discover the Musilience association that focuses on the connections between music and health.
Research data awareness
Workshops from September 2023 to June 2024 – at the University Library or by video
Apprentice Researchers : opening laboratory doors to students
What if you supervised Apprentice Researchers? Juliette Aury-Landas, coordinator of the scheme, explains everything!
Before the Fête de la science: our top athletes in the spotlight !
Back in pictures on the sports workshops and the round table "When science meets sport" on October 4 on campus 1!
“Un si long silence”: an evening with Sarah Abitbol
The University of Caen Normandie and the association La voix de Sarah are organizing an evening to raise awareness of sexist and sexual violence in sport, in the presence of…
Campus en fête – 2023 edition: a festive start to the new academic year !
Back on Campus en fête 2023 ! Find photos of the event and the portrait of student associations.
Become a student ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals
Are you interested in ecological and social transitions ? Become an ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Hazing
Hazing is a punishable offence! Integration festivities must not be used as an opportunity to encourage a person or group to undergo or commit humiliating or degrading acts.
Anne-Lise Pitel appointed to the Institut Universitaire de France
Anne-Lise Pitel, Senior Lecturer in Neuropsychology, is one of the new winners of the IUF.