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Michel Foucault at the Collège de France
Didier Fassin, chair Moral Questions and Political Issues in Contemporary Societies
Michel Foucault at the Collège de France
Didier Fassin, chair Moral Questions and Political Issues in Contemporary Societies
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Michel Foucault A series of lectures accompanying the exhibition “Foucault: An Intellectual Adventure at the Collège de France.” From September 30, 2026, to January 15, 2027, the Collège de France exhibition, in partnership with the Bibliothèque nationale …
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Abstract The dynamics of dense polymer systems consisting of long chains are governed by the fact that chains cannot pass through one another during their diffusive motion. These (temporary) topological constraints give rise to what are known as …
14:00 to 15:00
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16:30 to 18:30
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Abstract The general physics of the glass transition remains a subject of intense research. Furthermore, many polymeric materials in practical use are in the glassy state. Glass formers are classified as strong or fragile, meaning that the observed …
14:00 to 15:00
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Abstract The first discovery of Homo erectus fossils was announced in 1894, more than 130 years ago, on Java. Since then, this species has been central to discussions of human evolution, the first human dispersal out of Africa, early cultural development, …
17:00 to 18:00
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Admission Policy : Due to high attendance, the public is advised to arrive at least 45 minutes before the event begins. Seats cannot be reserved and are assigned strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. If the venue reaches capacity, the public may …
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Moderator: Guillaume Guez Maillard Abstract Atmospheric water—whether in the form of vapor, clouds, or hydrometeors (liquid droplets or ice crystals)—is an essential link in the hydrological cycle. A subject of study in meteorology, hydrology, philosophy, …
14:30 to 16:15
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Moderator: Mara Tignino Abstract In an era of climate crises and growing water shortages, atmospheric water is becoming a coveted resource. This panel explores the historical, economic, and political motivations behind the quest to control atmospheric …
16:30 to 18:15
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Moderator: Damien Delorme Abstract Technologies that alter the environment profoundly challenge our relationship with nature. This panel explores the ethical, religious, and legal limits of manipulating nature and its implications for societies and …
10:45 to 12:30
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Moderator: Matteo Bächtold Abstract In the face of climate crises and growing pressure on water resources, technologies for harnessing atmospheric water—such as cloud seeding, mist nets, condensation towers, and the modification of atmospheric rivers—are …
08:45 to 10:30
Yousuke Kaifu
Yousuke Kaifu (2)
Yousuke Kaifu
Yousuke Kaifu (2)
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Résumé The discovery of Homo floresiensis , reported in 2004, has upended the definition of the genus Homo . This species had a bizarre combination of Homo -like gracile cranio-dental morphology and Australopithecus -like small brain and body size, and it …
17:00 to 18:00
Collège de France
European Heritage Days 2026 – September 19
Collège de France
European Heritage Days 2026 – September 19
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To mark European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026—whose theme this year is “Heritage at Risk ”—the Collège de France invites you to join an exceptional tour of its two sites in the heart of the Latin Quarter. This tour will allow you to …
10:00 to 18:00
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At the Collège de France, all lectures are open to the general public, with no admission requirements or prior registration required, subject to availability. European Heritage Days 2026 September 19 and 20, 2026 To mark European Heritage Days on …
Published on 1 September 2026
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Noemi Zollo (à gauche) et le Zollo body (en vert) dans un petit ovocyte de souris. This discovery stemmed from an observation made by Noemi Zollo—a doctoral student co-supervised by Maria Almonacid and Marie-Hélène Verlhac at the CIRB—of an unusual …
Published on 1 September 2026
Kurt Kremer
Multiscale Modeling of Open Systems
Kurt Kremer
Multiscale Modeling of Open Systems
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Abstract As seen in the other lectures, the relationship between atomistic structure, architecture, molecular weight, and material properties is a fundamental concern of modern soft matter science. Furthermore, when studying functional systems and in …
14:00 to 15:00
The Animal
Opening symposia
The Animal
Opening symposia
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Albrecht Dürer, Lucane (1505) 2026–2027 Opening Symposium The Animal More than ever, animals have become a major issue : ecological (health and environmental crises), social, economic, and political (agriculture and livestock farming), legal, and …
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Collège de France
European Heritage Days 2026 – September 20
Collège de France
European Heritage Days 2026 – September 20
Special events
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To mark European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026—whose theme this year is “Heritage at Risk ”—the Collège de France invites you to join an exceptional tour of its two sites in the heart of the Latin Quarter. This tour will allow you to …
10:00 to 18:00
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© EXEM, 2026. International conference, October 7 and 8, 2026, in Brussels, and October 12 and 13, 2026, in Paris. Introduction His eternal youth gives no hint of it, but in January 2029, Tintin will turn 100. Hergé left behind a body of work whose impact …
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Contributions to a Sustainable Chemical Industry
Louis Fensterbank, chair Activations in Molecular Chemistry
Contributions to a Sustainable Chemical Industry
Louis Fensterbank, chair Activations in Molecular Chemistry
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Troels Skrydstrup has been invited by the College of France’s assembly upon the recommendation of Professor Louis Fensterbank. Troels Skrydstrup Lectures in English. Presentation The chemical industry is a fundamental pillar of the global economy, …
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