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  • Midisciences lecture series - Emma Leone: “A contamination rooted in time, 78 years of pollution after the burning of munitions in a protected natural area”.”

    Avignon University, Jean-Henri Fabre Campus, Bâtiment A, Amphi Agrosciences 301 Rue Baruch de Spinoza, Avignon, France

    As part of the Midisciences lecture series, Emma Léone, a 2ᵉ year PhD student in the EECAR-IMBE team, will present her research on the soils of the Crau plain (southern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) contaminated by metals from the burning of munitions during the Second World War. 75 years later, these soils remain partially devoid of life, and [...]

  • Arnaud Lec'hvien's thesis “Soils, plants, pollinators and associated ecological functions in photovoltaic power plants in the south of France: Towards recommendations for the conservation of this biodiversity”.”

    Campus Saint-Charles, MASSIANI Amphitheatre 3 place Victor Hugo, Marseille

    Mr Arnaud Lec'hvien, a doctoral student at the IMBE (Functional Ecology: from socio-ecological systems to molecules, and Ecology, Ecotoxicology & Chemistry applied to Agroecology and Restoration teams), and at the CEFE (Montpellier), will publicly defend his thesis work on Wednesday 29 April 2026, at 2 pm in the MASSINI amphitheatre at the Saint-Charles Faculty. In front of the jury [...]

  • François Marchal “The Homo genus is not what it used to be”.”

    Endoume Marine Station Rue de la Batterie des Lions Conference room Batiment IV, Marseille, France

    As part of the “Mercredis d'Endoume“ series of lectures for the general public, François Marchal will be giving a lecture entitled "Le genre Homo n'est plus ce qu'il était" (The Homo genus is not what it used to be), either in person at the Endoume Marine Station or live. Summary of the talk: The genus Homo is the one of which we, Homo sapiens, are a part, and is therefore [...]

  • SOS insects conference: Conservation and reintroduction. What are the challenges and how can we meet them?

    Maison de la vie associative 3 Bd des Lices, Arles

    Insects are present in most terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They represent the animals with the greatest diversity, abundance and biomass. 73% of the animal species described are insects. They provide diverse and crucial ecosystem functions and services. However, many species are at high risk of extinction, with only 0.12% protected on a global scale [...].

  • Can we better protect living beings by giving them rights?

    Palais du Pharo 58 boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, France

    On 20 May 2026 at the Pharo in Marseille, as part of the UNESCO Chair in «Education for environmental transition in the Mediterranean», Victor David, IRD research fellow at the IMBE, will be presenting his work on the legal recognition of living organisms. His research is based on a powerful idea: recognising certain species and ecosystems as [...]

  • Marie Zakardjian “Plant-pollinator interactions in a context of global change”.”

    Endoume Marine Station Rue de la Batterie des Lions Conference room Batiment IV, Marseille, France

    As part of the Endoume Wednesdays series of lectures for the general public, Marie Zakardjian will be giving a lecture entitled “Plant-pollinator interactions in a context of global change“, either in person at the Endoume Marine Station or live. Summary of the lecture: Plant-pollinator interactions are essential to the functioning of ecosystems and the associated ecosystem services. However, populations of [...]

  • Journées Femmes et Sciences - Registration before 15 May 2026

    Faculty of Pharmacy - Aix Marseille University 27 Bd Jean Moulin, Marseille, France

    In a context where inequalities in access to scientific careers persist, particularly for women and people from diasporas, the UONI and SOSciences'KM associations are reaffirming an essential conviction: science needs all talents. Gender stereotypes, social barriers and limiting representations still too often influence the choices made by [...].

  • Transdisciplinary ethnobotany: rethinking the discipline - Montpellier 2026

    Montpellier Botany Institute University of Montpellier - 163 rue Auguste Broussonet, Montpellier

    The annual congress of the Société d'ethnobotanique will be held in Montpellier in 2026! Ethnobotany explores the links between plants and societies, combining traditional and contemporary science. The 2026 annual congress is an invitation to rethink the discipline: transcending borders, crossing knowledge, and imagining transdisciplinary, decolonial and multi-species practices. On the programme: conferences, [...]

  • Fos sur Mer - Sustainable ecological and economic restoration of degraded Mediterranean ecosystems

    RDV Rond-Point de la Fossette, Fos-sur-Mer. Fos-sur-mer

    Organised every year since 2022, the Ecology Environment Biodiversity Week (SEEB) of the CNRS, Ecology and Environment Institute, brings together researchers and local socio-economic players to discuss the scientific, environmental and societal challenges facing our territories. 🗓 From 1 to 5 June 2026, the SEEB will take place in France, Portugal and Senegal, around [...]

  • Youssef Lamwati’s thesis: «A physiological and metabolomic study of Phytolacca americana’s response to rare earth elements and an investigation into its potential for phytoextraction from bauxite residues»

    CEREGE Amphitheatre – PASTEUR Building Arbois-Méditerranée Technology Park, Avenue Louis Philibert, Aix-en-Provence

    Mr Youssef Lamwati, a PhD student at IMBE (POPCO team – Populations, Landscapes, Communities & Conservation), will defend his thesis in public on Thursday 18 June 2026, at 10am in the CEREGE lecture theatre at ARBOIS. For those who are unable to attend in person on the day, don’t miss out – follow the defence remotely! In front of the […]

  • Solène Brasseur's thesis “Impacts of forest management and water constraints on natural regeneration in Mediterranean forests: in situ and ex situ application to Quercus pubescens Willd.”

    INSPE Amphitheatre Faculté St Jérôme, 52 Av. Escadrille Normandie Niemen, Marseille Cedex 20, France

    Ms Solène Brasseur, a PhD student at IMBE (Functional Ecology team: from socio-ecological systems to molecules), will defend her PhD thesis in public on Tuesday 23 June 2026, at 9.00 am in the INSPE lecture theatre at the Saint Jérôme faculty. For those who are unable to attend on the day, don’t miss out: Take part in […]

  • 🎓IMBE PhD Students’ Day

    Amphitéatre INSPE, Campus Saint-Jérôme 52 Av. Escadrille Normandie Niemen, Marseille

    Dive into the heart of research! This event, a real scientific highlight in the unit’s calendar, is an opportunity for PhD students to present the progress and findings of their thesis work, and to share their research with the wider community. Come and discover their work and chat with the young researchers […]