News and outreach



Engaging with citizens is an integral part of a university’s mission. This is especially true for Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, where research is deeply connected to contemporary societal challenges and public concerns.

Explore the university's scientific outreach initiatives.
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    The Laniakea supercluster of galaxies 

    Astronomers have mapped the cosmic watershed in which our Milky Way Galaxy is a droplet. The massive structure, which the research team dubs the Laniakea Supercluster, extends more than 500 million light-years and contains 100,000 large galaxies.

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    Cheese : a matter of love or hate 

    Until now, the reason why some people hate cheese has been a mystery. Researchers at the Centre de Recherche en Neuroscience de Lyon (CNRS/INSERM/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1/Université Jean Monnet) and the Laboratoire Neuroscience Paris Seine (CNRS/INSERM/UPMC) have just elucidated it.

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    Renewable energy : Nanotubes to channel osmotic power 

    The salinity difference between fresh water and salt water could be a source of renewable energy. However, power yields from existing techniques are not high enough to make them viable. A solution to this problem may now have been found.

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Annual meetings

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University is actively engaged in national scientific outreach events. In particular, it is a partner of the Fête de la Science and the Semaine du Cerveau in Lyon.

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FdS



Science festival

For ten days in October, thousands of scientific, cultural and educational players come together to share their enthusiasm for science with the public...

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SdC



Brain week

Held every year in March in over a hundred countries and more than 120 towns in France, this event raises public awareness of the importance of brain research...


Events throughout the year with

University libraries

Lyon Observatory

Open University


 

Museums and collections

 



Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University boasts many collections of exceptional richness and diversity. Natural and medical sciences, instruments and ancient collections...

> Explore the university's heritage

Science beyond the Lab

You want to share your results and engage with society, the Research and doctoral studies department and the Communication department advise and support you.