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Abstract Dark energy represents one of the greatest mysteries of current science: is it a cosmological constant, an exotic fluid or the manifestation of a modification of the laws of gravity on a large scale ? To answer this crucial question, we need both …
17:45 to 18:45
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Abstract A cosmological constant is still possible, according to current observations : microwave cosmological background, galaxy surveys, etc. But the fine-tuning problem is too restrictive, and doesn't allow us to make the link with the inflaton, a …
16:45 to 17:45
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Corinne Fortier: " The views of Sunni and Shiite Islam on homosexuality and transidentity, and its impact on migration" Florent Chossière: "The fate of LGBT+ refugees in …
10:00 to 12:00
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Abstract Are we sure we have to go all the way back to the Middle Ages to find violent forms of male domination ? Unfortunately, the contemporary world offers a sad spectacle of this, where the sex of power is proudly displayed. So it's hard to adopt the …
14:00 to 15:00
Jean Winand
The end of a cycle: when Athanasius Kircher composed his own hieroglyphics
Jean Winand
The end of a cycle: when Athanasius Kircher composed his own hieroglyphics
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Abstract The abundant work of Father Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680) marks a turning point, rather than a break with the spirit and practices of the Renaissance. The famous Jesuit is known - among other things - for his numerous works in which he attempted …
14:00 to 15:00
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Abstract According to the classical view, the content of a concept is its associated definition. To master or possess a concept is to have at least tacit knowledge of the definition in question. So, of course, the content of a concept determines its …
10:00 to 11:30
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11:00 to 12:30
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Download the press release In 2026, the Collège de France and the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers are offering a major series of meetings on contemporary issues, as part of the " Jeudis du Cnam " series held at the Conservatoire national des …
Published on 15 December 2025
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"Le réveil d'Entendement" (Alain Chartier, L'espérance ou consolation des Trois Vertus). Paris, BnF, MS fr. 2665, fol. 17r In collaboration with François Foronda, University of Paris 1 …
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Vincent Van Gogh, Round of Prisoners , Pushkin Museum …
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Vincent Van Gogh, Round of Prisoners , Pushkin Museum Following on from the discussions in Punishment. A contemporary passion , the lecture examines punishment from philosophical, historical, anthropological, sociological and literary perspectives. If …
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Language dynamics in the French-speaking world
Salikoko S. Mufwene, chair French-speaking worlds
Language dynamics in the French-speaking world
Salikoko S. Mufwene, chair French-speaking worlds
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Distribution of Creoles. …
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Duchess Anna Amalia Library "Rococo Hall", Place of democracy 1, Weimar. …
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Duchess Anna Amalia Library " Rococo Hall ", Place of democracy 1, Weimar. …
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Emmanuel Botte
Tell me what you're digging, I'll tell you who you are. Jean-Pierre Brun and ancient Mediterranean craftsmanship
Emmanuel Botte
Tell me what you're digging, I'll tell you who you are. Jean-Pierre Brun and ancient Mediterranean craftsmanship
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Abstract This lecture will present the contributions of Professor Brun's excavations to the history of crafts and techniques in the ancient Mediterranean. It will focus on the production of wine and olive oil in Gaul, leather in Pompeii, perfumes in …
12:30 to 13:30
Jean Winand
Lambert Lombard and the monument by Hubert Mielemans (Eglise Sainte-Croix, Liège, ca. 1558-1560)
Jean Winand
Lambert Lombard and the monument by Hubert Mielemans (Eglise Sainte-Croix, Liège, ca. 1558-1560)
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Abstract When illustrating printed editions, neo-hioglyphic inscriptions are usually accompanied by a translation. But what if the translation is lacking, as is usually the case with inscriptions on monuments or paintings? The visitor or viewer becomes a …
14:00 to 15:00
David Papineau
Confusions about Consciousness
David Papineau
Confusions about Consciousness
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Abstract Many of the above ideas found their first clear expression over half a century ago in Kripke's Naming and Necessity . Kripke's work, however, has been misappropriated by many of his interpreters. This applies particularly to Kripke's …
14:00 to 15:00
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Wajdi Mouawad The Shadow Within That Writes “Hero though he may be, Odysseus asks to be tied to the ship’s mast to resist the sirens’ song. Similarly, the poet puts up fierce resistance to the pull of knowledge. Not that he is against knowledge—on the …
Published on 12 December 2025
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Louis Fensterbank Molecular Chemistry: New Challenges and Sustainable Innovation Molecular synthesis is the science of transforming starting molecules to create new, more complex ones. Physically, it involves forming new bonds between atoms through a …
Published on 12 December 2025
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