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Open science and scientific culture for the general public

As a university rooted in the community, Savoie Mont Blanc University fully embraces its role in disseminating knowledge by fostering science that serves and engages with society. Together with its local partners, it promotes scientific and technical culture by organizing events throughout the Savoie Mont Blanc region.

CSTI tab on the USMB website (2)

Events for the general public

As part of the 2nd National Plan for Open Science, the USMB offers numerous events for students, such as the “My Professor Is a Researcher” meetings, as well as for the general public, including a series of lectures held throughout the Savoie Mont Blanc region: “Amphis for Everyone,” participation in Researchers’ Night, and annual participation in the “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” competition, as well as the Festival of Science.

CSTI tab on the USMB website

The university also partners with the Centers for Scientific, Technical, and Industrial Culture (CCSTI):Eurêka (in Chambéry) and La Turbine Science (in Annecy), as well as the Chambéry-based association Science-Actions. These partners organize numerous events throughout the year featuring researchers from USMB.

Our special events

CSTI tab on the USMB website (3)

It happens all year round

Lectures in lecture halls for everyone(4)

The “Amphis for Everyone” lecture series is offered throughout the Savoie Mont Blanc region. These monthly lectures provide the public with an opportunity to meet a researcher from the USMB.

Check out the 2026–2027 program for “Amphis Pour Tous et Toutes”

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The outreach team at La Turbine Sciences, a partner of the USMB, invites you to discuss, explore, and gain a better understanding of current scientific developments at the Bistro des Tilleuls in Annecy.

Check out the 2026–2027 lecture series schedule for the Brasserie des sciences

"Eureka's 'Midi et Science' episodes"

Are you curious about science? Do you want to understand social issues and the challenges they present? As a partner of the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, the Eurêka Center for Science Culture organizes the “Between Lunch and Science” events.

Check out the 2026–2027 schedule for the “Entre Midi et Science” events

Lectures in lecture halls for everyone(5)

Science Cafés provide the general public in Chambéry with an opportunity to engage in discussion with experts and researchers on a wide range of topics—many of which are highly relevant to current events—in a friendly atmosphere.

Check out the 2026–2027 Science Café schedule