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The Collège de France regularly organizes major exhibitions that highlight its historical and scientific heritage, drawing on the areas of expertise of its professors. Richly illustrated scientific publications, featuring contributions from leading …

The first lecture given by a newly appointed professor at the Collège de France is their opening lecture. Delivered solemnly in the presence of colleagues and a large audience, it provides an opportunity to situate their work and teaching in relation to …

The purpose of the “Conférences” series—originally digital and now available in multiple formats (print and digital)—is to share insights into the rich and diverse research conducted at the Collège de France. The collection features works based on …

The Collège de France Yearbook : Abstracts of Courses and Research reflects the institution’s academic activities each year. It contains abstracts of professors’ courses and seminars, an overview of the research conducted by their teams, and a complete …

The volumes in the “Closing Lectures” series present the final closing lectures delivered by certain professors at the Collège de France as part of their tenure. Serving as a summary of their research and a conclusion to their teaching, these lectures …

The “Docet omnia” book series, published in collaboration with Les Belles Lettres, focuses on two main areas: the humanities (literature, history, philology, archaeology, etc.) and the history of the Collège de France. It was launched in 2017 with the …

Every fall since 2001, the Collège de France has organized a major interdisciplinary conference bringing together professors from the institution and French and international researchers to discuss a theme that changes each year and often addresses …

Some books—including unconventional or specialized research works, or books published through partnerships—are released outside of a series. A children’s book, J’ai rêvé de Préhistoire , was thus released in 2026, published in co-edition with Éditions …

The “Faire savoir” collection, launched in 2021, features works based on research conducted in various forms at the Collège de France. It aims to contribute to “conveying knowledge as it is being created,” in keeping with the institution’s guiding …