Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA agenda

Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA looks forward to seeing you at the Student Fair in Valence on January 9 and 10, 2026.

*On Saturday, January 10, the exhibition closes at 4:00 p.m.

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What do we know about Grenoble? A green city, a polluted city, a dangerous city, a technological city, a sporting city, an ugly city... 

Beyond clichés and media representations, what are the sociological characteristics of this medium-sized city? This book paints a sociological portrait of the socio-demographic, economic, urban, political, and cultural characteristics of the city and its populations. It shows that while Grenoble has all the hallmarks of a large city, with its major research centers, high-tech companies, and high concentration of executives and engineers, it also seems to share the associated problems: pollution, crime, and inequality. Nevertheless, the city has historically distinguished itself as a meeting place for the political, scientific, and industrial worlds, which have built a reputation as a laboratory for innovations of all kinds. 

Sociologie de Grenoble offers an in-depth discussion of this rewriting, drawing on extensive socioeconomic data, the latest social science research on the region, and original surveys conducted in collaboration with faculty members and students from the sociology department at the University of Grenoble Alpes.

Come and meet the Isaure Perier Collective to discuss their work!

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ESS France is the representative organization for the social and solidarity economy at the national level. It brings together all sectors of the social and solidarity economy and represents their interests to public authorities and the general public in order to support the development of economic models with social and collective objectives.
This conference will be an opportunity to discover how ESS France represents and promotes the social and solidarity economy and its models to public authorities and the general public. 

Conference organized by Amélie ARTIS, Professor of Economics, member of the Pacte laboratory, Head of the DEES program at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA, Head of the thematic program at the UGA STEEN Graduate School (Societies in economic, econological, and digital transition).

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Les rendez-vous de la Recherche is a special opportunity to find out about current projects, the latest publications and scientific news from the teaching and research faculty at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA. Come and chat over coffee in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere, on the last Tuesday of each month, from 1pm to 2pm in the hall in front of Amphi F. At each session, two 15-minute presentations are followed by an open discussion.

January 27 program:
Florent Gougou, Senior Lecturer in Political Science and member of the Pacte laboratory
"Understanding electoral change in France since 2017."

Alain Faure, Director of Research in Political Science and member of the Pacte laboratory
, "Strong emotions in politics."

An event co-organized by Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA and the Observatory of Mountain and Mountaineering Practices (OPMA)
Four round tables of experts to discuss major mountain issues.

• Round table no. 1:
Mountain sports in the Sports Code: what are the foundations and what changes are needed?
Certain legal texts governingmountain sports contain peculiarities that may appear to contradict higher principles of law. Complaints and even legal disputes are on the rise. What are the reasons for this situation? What are the issues at stake and what changes should be considered?

• Round table no. 2:
Sexual abuse: how can French skiing emerge from this turmoil?
The public revelation of sexual abuse committed over decades against female competitors has sent shockwaves through the skiing world. The fallout extends to questioning the entire governance of French skiing. What malfunctions have been identified? What new governance model and preventive measures should be put in place for the future?

• Round table no. 3:
The 2030 Olympic Games: for whom and for what?
The organization of the Winter Olympics in France in 2030, supported by the AURA and PACA regions and by the government, is being challenged both on its merits and for its decision-making process. Citizen groups and associations are taking the case to court. What are the arguments of both sides? How can the 2030 Winter Olympics be made into an event that brings people together and is in the public interest?

• Round table no. 4:
Ecological transition: things are heating up in the resorts.
The challenges of transitioning the mountain economy are generating conflict in the valleys and resorts. Development projects supported by elected officials are being delayed, rejected, or even canceled by administrative authorities or court decisions, following challenges brought by citizen groups and associations. What are the obstacles? How can we resolve these conflicts? What new "Mountain Plan" can bring the population together around a common goal?

Are you a high school student interested in applying to Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA? Are you a 1st cycle student considering a 2nd cycle in one of our 17 courses? Come and meet us at our next Open Day on Saturday, February 7, 2026, both on campus and online.

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Les rendez-vous de la Recherche is a special opportunity to find out about current projects, the latest publications and scientific news from the teaching and research faculty at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA. Come and chat over coffee in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere, on the last Tuesday of each month, from 1pm to 2pm in the hall in front of Amphi F. At each session, two 15-minute presentations are followed by an open discussion.

February 24 program:
Renaud Becot, Senior Lecturer in History and member of the Pacte laboratory
"Civil servants, the state as employer, and dust: the risk of asbestos in the civil service."

Jeanne Bouyat, Temporary Lecturer and Researcher in Political Science and member of the Pacte laboratory
"Stories of braids, hijabs, and pants for girls in schools in post-apartheid South Africa."

Les rendez-vous de la Recherche is a special opportunity to find out about current projects, the latest publications and scientific news from the teaching and research faculty at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA. Come and chat over coffee in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere, on the last Tuesday of each month, from 1pm to 2pm in the hall in front of Amphi F. At each session, two 15-minute presentations are followed by an open discussion.

March 24 program:
Robert Ivermee, Senior Lecturer in History and member of the Pacte laboratory
, "The forgotten history of the French in India."

Anne Bartel-Radic, Professor of Management Science and member of the CERAG laboratory
: "Plastic pollution in emerging countries: the role of multinational companies."

Les rendez-vous de la Recherche is a special opportunity to find out about current projects, the latest publications and scientific news from the teaching and research faculty at Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA. Come and chat over coffee in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere, on the last Tuesday of each month, from 1pm to 2pm in the hall in front of Amphi F. At each session, two 15-minute presentations are followed by an open discussion.

April 28 program:
Sonja Zmerli, Professor of Political Science and member of the CESICE laboratory
, "Framing economic inequality: Insights from a comparative experimental survey study."

Marie Lassalas, Senior Lecturer in Economics and member of the GAEL laboratory
: "The adoption of organic farming in the wine sector in France."