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UCLy launches its European Semester with Ireland
Starting in the 2026 academic year, UCLy will spotlight a different European Union country each semester through a dedicated programme of language, academic and cultural activities. It will give students the opportunity to broaden their horizons while also preparing for future international mobility. For this first semester, UCLy is going green as Ireland takes centre stage. We take a closer look at this dynamic and fast-growing country with Eoin Campbell, a lecturer at UCLy’s Faculty of Law and ESTRI.
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International
ILCF renews its Qualité FLE label with the highest distinction
For international students, the Qualité FLE label is much more than an official certification. It guarantees high-quality teaching, experienced teachers, personalised support and an environment designed to help students learn French in the best possible conditions.

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UCLy : 150 years in service of students
Founded in 1875, the Catholic University of Lyon celebrated its 150th anniversary over the course of a year, until June 2026. Open to the world and in tune with societal changes, UCLy has continued to grow, developing new programmes and advancing research at the intersection of the sciences and the humanities.
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A pillar of Lyon's culture becomes a classroom

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Grégory Woimbée appointed Rector of UCLy
Professor Grégory WOIMBÉE, born in 1976, Doctor of History and Theology, has been appointed the new Rector of UCLy. He will take up his post on July 1, 2024. He succeeds Olivier ARTUS, who has held this position since 2019.
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Campus Life
Student housing in Lyon: Discover the new "Maison Saint-Bernard"
This UCLy student residence has been reinaugurated after two years of work and a thorough renovation. "This renovation project was UCLy's real estate priority in Lyon", explains the Rector of UCLy. The Maison Saint-Bernard offers 150 rooms just a few minutes' walk from the Saint-Paul and Carnot campuses.
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The Grenoble agreement: UCLy strengthens its commitment to the socio-ecological transition
On 28 September 2023, UCLy officially joined the Grenoble Agreement. This document lays out a commitment by around a hundred French higher education establishments to work together to drive forward the environmental transition. Inspired by the Paris Agreement and a result of the work of France’s Student COP2, it gives them a list of concrete goals related to the teaching, staff training, student life, working life, research and day-to-day functioning of these establishments.
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The West Point cadets' journey in Lyon

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The ILCF celebrates « Francophonie », the French-speaking world