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Introduction Following the course on intracellular transport, Jean-François Joanny’s course this year will focus on the physical aspects of energy consumption by cells and metabolism. This course will be held in conjunction with Thomas Lecuit’s course, …
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Return to the Dao: Between Empire and Domination
Anne Cheng, chair Chinese Intellectual History
Return to the Dao: Between Empire and Domination
Anne Cheng, chair Chinese Intellectual History
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Introduction Following a series of lectures in which Anne Cheng explored the relationships between despotism and monism, autocracy and freedom in the Chinese tradition, she now feels it is necessary to revisit the famous Dao 道: is it essentially cosmic, …
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Abstract Plastics are an integral part of modern society, providing countless benefits to nearly every aspect of our lives. They are essential for protective coatings, lightweight packaging, food preservation, and access to life-saving medical devices, …
14:00 to 15:00
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The Collège de France is hiring a biological engineer (F/M) to join the Di Nardo team, “Multimodal Brain Signaling and Plasticity, ” at the Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biology (CIRB). Category: A – Research Engineer; Fixed-term contract ( 1 year, …
Published on 26 August 2026
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The Collège de France is hiring a Periodicals, Exchange, and Donations Coordinator (F/M) assigned to the Library of Chinese Studies within the Asian Worlds Department of the Institute of Civilizations. Category: A – Research Engineer; Fixed-term contract …
Published on 26 August 2026
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Tao Zhang has been invited by Professor Jean-Marie Tarascon, Chemistry of Materials and Energy Chair , to give a lecture on Friday July 3 at 11am in Room 2. Tao …
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Introduction This year’s course by Thomas Lecuit will focus on bioenergetics. A cell in equilibrium is dead. A living system is open, traversed by energy flows that maintain its organization, growth, dynamics, and information processing. The course …
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Troels Skrydstrup
Developing Carbon Capture Technologies
Troels Skrydstrup
Developing Carbon Capture Technologies
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Abstract Reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is essential to slowing climate change, but many major sources of emissions cannot be easily eliminated. Carbon capture technologies, which remove CO₂ either directly from the air or from industrial exhaust …
14:00 to 15:00
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The Collège de France is seeking an Administrative and Financial Manager (F/M) assigned to the following chairs: History of Powers in Western Europe, 13 th -16 th century (Professor Patrick Boucheron) History of the Enlightenment, 18 th to 21 st century …
Published on 25 August 2026
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Philipp Dann has been invited by the College of France’s assembly at the recommendation of Professor Samantha Besson. Philipp Dann …
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Free admission, registration recommended: Register for the conference Introduction Innovation is invoked everywhere today: as the driving force behind global competition in science, industry, and the economy, it is closely linked to issues of growth and …
14:00 to 18:00
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On view from April 29 to July 19, 2026, at the Collège de France, the exhibition Prehistory: Between Utopia and Reality offered a exploration of the imagery associated with the concept of prehistory among both the general public and scientists. Experience …
Published on 24 August 2026
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Abstract The chemical industry is a fundamental pillar of the global economy, supporting every major goods-manufacturing sector. It provides materials that enable modern life, from everyday consumer products to advanced technologies. Devices such as …
14:00 to 15:00
Aurèle Méthivier & Sandra Boehringer
Foucault and College Life: Dialogue with Peers, Establishment of Chairs
Aurèle Méthivier & Sandra Boehringer
Foucault and College Life: Dialogue with Peers, Establishment of Chairs
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Moderator: Philippe Chevallier …
17:30 to 19:00
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Moderator: Géraldine Muhlmann (France Culture) …
18:00 to 19:00
Thomas Römer
Animals in the Bible
Thomas Römer
Animals in the Bible
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Session 1: Thinking About Animals Moderator: William Marx (Collège de France) …
09:30 to 10:10
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Session 1: Thinking About Animals Moderator: William Marx (Collège de France) …
10:10 to 10:50
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Session 1: Thinking About Animals Moderator: William Marx (Collège de France) Abstract The “orangutan,” or “man of the woods,” made its debut in 17 th -century Europe through the earliest treatises on medical casuistry, among other clinical cases. Its …
11:10 to 11:50
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Session 1: Thinking About Animals Moderator: William Marx (Collège de France) Abstract In the era of Mesopotamian and biblical narratives, the ark of survival was associated with the flood that wiped out nearly all living creatures, followed by a renewal …
11:50 to 12:30