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Kurt Kremer
Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Co(non)-Solvency, Co-Solvency…
Guest lecturer
Event
Abstract A material is referred to as stimulus-responsive when a slight change in external parameters can drastically alter its structure, function, or stability. Polymers, with their delicate interplay between entropy and energy at ambient temperatures, …
14:00 to 15:00

The "Wives of the God" in Thebes
Laurent Coulon, chair The Civilization of Pharaonic Egypt
Lecture
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Introduction This year , Laurent Coulon’s course will focus on the priesthood of the “Wives of the God,” which underwent remarkable development during the first millennium B.C. with the rise of a dynasty of royal princesses in Thebes. Drawing on recent …
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Esther Duflo
Health and Public Health
Lecture
Event
16:30 to 18:30

Yousuke Kaifu
Human Evolution in Asia: Morphological and Molecular Biological Evidence
Guest lecturer
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Abstract With the discovery of new fossils from regions that have been both historically well-studied and poorly sampled, and thanks to major advances in paleogenetic research, Asian paleoanthropology has now entered a new phase of research. In …
17:00 to 18:00

Total Synthesis Using Designed Hydrocarbons
Louis Fensterbank, chair Activations in Molecular Chemistry
Guest lecturer
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Orazio Irrera & Céline Surprenant
Electing Foucault to the Collège de France: Scientific and Political Implications
Special events
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Introduction and moderation: Didier Fassin …
17:30 to 19:00

The Formation of Terrestrial Planets
Alessandro Morbidelli, chair Planetary Formation: from Earth to Exoplanets
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Overview This year, Alessandro Morbidelli ’s course will cover the final stage of the Solar System’s formation, focusing on the formation of the terrestrial planets. After reviewing the vast array of chemical, isotopic, and chronological constraints …
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"The 'Wives of the God' in Ancient Egypt": Recent Research and Comparative Perspectives
Laurent Coulon, chair The Civilization of Pharaonic Egypt
Seminar
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Do Better
Claire Denis, chair Movies
Opening lecture
Series

Yousuke Kaifu
Paleolithic Origins of Seafaring: Theoretical, Simulation, and Experimental Approaches
Guest lecturer
Event
Abstract The rise of water transport technology enabled modern humans to expand their habitable territory to insular environments beginning in the Late Pleistocene or Late Paleolithic. However, aside from extensive discussion regarding Wallacea, the …
17:00 to 18:00

Oxidative Stress and Therapeutic Response (3)
Hugues de Thé, chair Cellular and Molecular Oncology
Lecture
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Presentation This year’s lecture by Hugues de Thé will explore the role of oxidative stress in the response to radiation therapy. …
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To leave this room of mine, to stagger, to lose my balance
Claire Denis, chair Movies
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To leave this room of mine, to stagger, to lose my balance
Claire Denis, chair Movies
Seminar
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Esther Duflo
The Budget Equation: Taxation and Social Security
Lecture
Event
As a special exception, this class will be held on a Thursday. …
16:30 to 18:30

Hematology, at the Crossroads of Biomedical Disciplines: A Two-Way Exchange Between Basic and Clinical Research
Olivier Hermine, chair Experimental Medicine
Opening lecture
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Biogenesis and Biology of Red Blood Cells and Associated Diseases
Olivier Hermine, chair Experimental Medicine
Lecture
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Overview This course offers a comprehensive exploration of erythropoiesis and red blood cells, from hematopoietic stem cells to major erythroid disorders. After reviewing the organization of hematopoiesis and the bone marrow niche, we will describe the …
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Reading texts related to the course
Dominique Charpin, chair Mesopotamian Civilization
Seminar
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Esther Duflo
Poverty, Migration and Social Protection
Lecture
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As a special exception, this class will be held on a Friday. …
10:00 to 12:00

The Palestinian Question in the 21st Century
Henry Laurens, chair Contemporary History of the Arab World
Lecture
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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 be …
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Program Equivalencies
Xavier Leroy, chair Software Science
Lecture
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Introduction This year, Xavier Leroy’s course will focus on the problem of program equivalence: how can we establish that two programs behave identically or are compatible? This question arises in several fields, ranging from compiler verification to …
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Program Equivalencies
Xavier Leroy, chair Software Science
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Europe 2026–2028 Cycle: Rural Europe
Samantha Besson, chair International Law of Institutions
News
As part of the Europe 2026–2028 Series, two guest speakers invited by the Assembly of the Collège de France at the recommendation of Professor Samantha Besson, holder of the Chair in International Law of Institutions , will each deliver a series of four …
Published on 28 August 2026

The Arts Confront the Social Sciences (continued)
Pierre-Michel Menger, chair Sociology of Creative Work
Lecture
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Introduction The 2026–2027 course on creative work will continue its exploration of one of the research areas to which Pierre-Michel Menger devoted his work: the arts. The 2025–2026 course demonstrated how the arts constitute a rich yet enigmatic subject …
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Agir pour l'éducation
Education 2026 Forum
Special events
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Introduction How can we help students learn more effectively and give them the best chance of success by drawing on research findings? Which classroom experiments have proven successful? What tools are already available for nationwide implementation? Why …
09:00 to 17:00