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visit to the the UPF Cooperative - U Proximité France located in Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue (84).
Wednesday 1 October 2025, as part of the Rencontres des Métiers du Commerce 2025 and with the support of Opcommerce, the trade skills operator, 2nd year students from the BUT Packaging Avignon (PEC - Packaging, Emballage & Conditionnement) had the opportunity to visit the site of the UPF Cooperative - U Proximité France located in Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue (84).
The aim: to find out first-hand about logistics management and the regulation of a road haulage fleet as part of the Distribution Logistics & Packaging course run by the teacher. François FULCONIS.
On the programme:
- presentation of the UPF Group and a direct exchange with M. christophe guignesManaging Director of U Proximité France and Director of MEDEF Vaucluse,
- tour of the warehouses and the transport control room,
- Direct Q&A session with Mr. christophe guignes and the person responsible for transporting the goods, Mr Romain ROSSIa former student in the PEC of the IUT d'Avignon University (AU)
It was an exciting, hands-on experience that led to a wide range of exchanges between professionals and students.
Special thanks to the whole team at the UPF cooperative for their warm welcome and to Opcommerce, the commerce skills operator.
An educational visit which, in view of the general enthusiasm, should be repeated with future classes.
Webconference by Thierry DUTOIT, ecologist and director of research at the CNRS (IMBE) and Emma LÉONE, doctoral student in Ecology, on the theme: "Bad military memories in natural spaces. How to clean up".
European Mobility Week
Take part in European Mobility Week
Monday 22 September 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Hannah Arendt City Centre Campus
Organised in partnership with France Travail, from 16 to 22 September 2025, This event brings together more than 20 organisations with expertise in local, international and soft mobility.
- Take the mobility quiz
- Discover the VELI (innovative vehicle combining a bicycle and an electric car)
- Benefit from a bike tuning workshop
"To find out more about soft mobility...
- Challenge Covoit': from 15 to 22 September
Take advantage of the challenge organised by Blablacar Daily to try out carpooling and make shared mobility a habit: take up the challenge! (to be found in the site's news section)- Greenway at Agroparc
The first lane reserved for soft mobility (cycles, pedestrians, scooters, etc.) crossing Agroparc is currently under construction (due to be completed at the end of December).- Express your needs and ideas!
An address dedicated to your problems, desires and proposals for improving soft mobility: mobilites-au@univ-avignon.fr. Your opinion counts as we move forward! A concrete step towards greener mobility on campus!
Together, let's move towards more sustainable, practical and socially responsible travel
Let's be part of the change today!
Lecture by Thierry DUTOIT, Ecologist and CNRS Research Director (IMBE) and Emma LEONE, PhD student in Ecology (IMBE)
On Wednesday 24 September at 7.00 pm, a conference will be held by Thierry Dutoit, Ecologist, CNRS Research Director at IMBE and Emma LEONE, doctoral student in ecology at IMBE entitled
"Mauvais souvenirs militaires dans les espaces naturels - comment dépolluer et renaturer? ".
As always, this event will be accessible in person at the Endoume marine station in Marseille as well as live from 7pm:
Summary of the conference: The contamination of ecosystems by persistent substances from military munitions is a very worrying phenomenon, particularly as a result of the expansion of conflict zones around the world, but also in areas where there have been conflicts in the past or where there are military training, manufacturing or destruction sites for munitions.
This is particularly true of the Crau plain in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, a remarkable natural area that is now protected but has been heavily impacted by military activities since the end of the 19th century. Could nature-based solutions help to clean up and renaturalise this ecosystem while limiting the impact on its exceptional flora and fauna?
We look forward to seeing you there, live or by videoconference!
Notice of defence of the thesis of Sabrina CESARIN, doctoral student in the Biological Engineering Department of the IUT of Avignon University
Sabrina defended her joint thesis with the University of the State of Sao Paulo (UNESP Brazil) on Thursday 4 September 2025.
This former doctoral student worked in the Biological Engineering department of the Avignon University IUT, where she carried out her work from October 2023 to September 2024.
Emma Leone, a first-year PhD student in the EECAR team, wins a prize!
Emma Léonea doctoral student in the first year of her thesis in the EECAR to theUMR IMBE-IUT d'Avignon University won the prize for best oral paper at the de la French Society for Fundamental and Applied Ecotoxicology which took place in La Roche-Sur-Yon from 1 to 4 July 2025.
His paper looked at the very long-term effects of soil contamination following the burning of munitions in a protected natural area, the Crau plain in the Bouches-du-Rhône département.
Half of his research is supported by the Sud-PACA region via the "Emplois Jeunes Doctorants" scheme and the company RSK-France.
His work is also the fruit of collaboration between three UMR, LCE, LPED and IMBE and should lead to the implementation of operations to rehabilitate and ecologically restore polluted sites.
Our heartfelt congratulations go to Emma on winning this award for her first oral presentation at a conference!
Immerse yourself in the heart of sustainable logistics!
This Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 3rd year students in the PEC GOAL (Packaging, Packing & Conditioning) visited the LOMAK in Miramas (13), a key player in combined road-rail transport.
The aim is to find out first-hand about the challenges of the sustainable supply chain, as part of the Packaging and Sustainable Supply Chain & CSR courses run by François FULCONISDiscover first-hand the challenges of multimodal transport and the CO2 savings it brings to freight flows.
On the programme:
- Visit the logistics warehouses
- Presentation of specific equipment and intermodal solutions
- Discover the rail loading centre
It was an exciting, hands-on experience that led to a wide range of exchanges between professionals and students.
Our warmest thanks to the entire LOMAK team for their warm welcome!
Field trip to the Musée du Cartonnage et de l'Imprimerie in Valréas
As part of their training, 1st year Packaging, Emballage & Conditionnement (PEC) students from the Avignon University IUT had the opportunity to visit the Musée du Cartonnage et de l'Imprimerie in Valréas on Monday 16 June 2025.
This approach has enabled us to immerse ourselves in the history of packaging, witnessing the development of cardboard and printing techniques from the 19th century to the 1990s.
Our students had the opportunity to discover historic machines, the main stages in packaging design and traditional printing processes (offset, letterpress, etc.).
One of the highlights of the visit was the discovery of a fun experimentation area, where learning can take place in a more interactive and user-friendly way.
This educational outing provided a real immersion in the industrial history of packaging, as well as giving our students food for thought about current issues in the sector.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the museum team for their warm welcome.
and the richness of the discussions!
An inspiring portrait by Anne Maurand-Valet, Lecturer and Director of the IUT at Avignon University
Read an exclusive interview with Anne Maurand-Valet, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Avignon University IUT, in an inspiring portrait from the Dauphiné Libéré newspaper.
His career is a fine example of passion and perseverance.
In this interview, Anne Maurand-Valet delivers a powerful message to young women:
"You are capable of much more than you think, so don't hesitate to believe in your skills and dare to take on positions of responsibility!"
A PICTURED RETURN TO THE DATAVIZ 2025 CHALLENGE FOR STUDENTS AT BUT1 DATA SCIENCE STUDIES
Avignon University IUT welcomed the Association Française pour le développement de l'Enseignement Technique du Vaucluse (AFDET 84).
L'IUT d'Avignon Universityon Thursday 5 June 2025, hosted theFrench Association for the Development of Technical Education (AFDET 84), for the presentation of trophies for the best oral internship report by secondary school students.
This event, organised by theAFDET 84in partnership withAcadémie de Vaucluse and the Departmental Council rewarded young Vaucluse students from 12 collèges and 7 vocational and technological lycées for their eloquence, following the presentation of their work placement reports.
These trophies created in 2018 are designed to give young students a better understanding of corporate life and careers, and to help them make the right career choices.
Exploring the premises of the IUT enabled students to envisage continuing their studies in the specialities it offers.
The morning began with a guided tour of theIUT d'Avignon University and continued with the prize-giving ceremony with the introduction of Céline Graindorge, Deputy Administrative Director of the IUT.
It was in a warm atmosphere that the young students received their trophies, under the watchful eye of their teachers and headteachers.
The event was hosted by Jean Paul Vilmer, Chairman of AFDET 84, Annie Marra, Vice-Chairwoman.
Also taking part in the event were : Armande Patron, President of the IUT Board, Soraya Mahalaine, Guidance Inspector, Philippe Kozszyk, Academic Director of National Education Services (DASEN), the heads of the lycées and collèges concerned and the teachers accompanying their prizewinners.
The morning ended on a convivial note with a cocktail reception.
Congratulations once again to the young winners from the Vaucluse region on their outstanding performance!
A new biodiversity reserve: La Crau du Piboulon
Thanks in part to the work of Thierry Dutoit, director of research at CNRS at IMBE, La Crau du Piboulon, located between Alleins and Mallemort, has become the first biodiversity reserve in the Aix-Provence-Marseille Metropolitan Area.
Thierry and his colleagues (Hervé Ramone, Daniel Pavon, Elise Buisson, Anouk Courtial) discovered over 90 plant species in an area of 100 m², and counted a dozen orchid species, including Anacamptis coriophora subsp. fragransand two protected species, Serapias parviflora and Ophrys provincialis.
A fine example of how avoidance in advance is better than compensation and restoration in retrospect to conserve exceptional natural areas!
DataViz Challenge - 2025 Edition
The dataViz 2025 challenge took place on Thursday 22 May at the Avignon University IUT, under the direction of Sana Arroub, a Data teacher.
This data visualisation competition for first-year students at France's Instituts Universitaires de Technologie (IUT) is a challenge for teams in the Data Science speciality.
Students have to create a dataviz using official data supplied by a partner, and produce a clear, original and impactful infographic within a day.
This year, the official partner of the competition was INSEE, with the participation of Pascale Rouaud (statistician), Julien Mêlé and Élodie Postec (communication officers) from the INSEE PACA regional action promotion team, whom we would like to thank warmly.
Following the presentation of the work by the students in the Data Science department, the panel of judges assessed the entries and selected the local winning team, which will represent the Avignon department at the national jury, scheduled for Tuesday 10 June.
Congratulations to Baptiste Barrachina, Thomas Brousse and Loris Caballero for their infographic on territorial inequalities in access to higher education in 2021!
We would particularly like to thank Sana Arroub, Pascale Rouaud, Julien Mêlé and Élodie Postec for taking part and helping to ensure the smooth running of this event, as well as our communications officer for her photo report and editorial work.
Ants: tiny and fascinating!
Discover the report broadcast on TF1 on Friday 23 May 2025, during the 8pm news, about the ants in the Crau reserve!
These little allies are playing a key role in restoring the site following an oil spill, thanks to the work of the EECAR-IMBE research teams.
Thierry Dutoit, Director of Research at the CNRS, gives us all the details in his exclusive interview.
Don't miss this fascinating report!
Avignon University IUT graduation ceremony
A look back at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2024, which took place on Friday 16 May 2025 at the Avignon University IUT.
Avignon University IUT Graduation Ceremony - Class of 2024
Friday16 May 2025We were delighted to welcome our graduates from the class of 2024 to a warm and memorable ceremony at theIUT.
From 5.30pm to 9pm, the atmosphere was filled with pride, emotion and conviviality as we celebrated the achievements of our students.
Congratulations to all our graduates for their hard work and determination!
We wish them all the best for their future professional and personal adventures.
A big thank you to all those who helped make this an unforgettable event.
Let's continue to build a promising future together!
When education and industry meet around cosmetology and packaging!
As part of a one-off partnership, the department BUT Packaging Emballage et Conditionnement (PEC) from Avignon IUT was asked by the company ALPOLvia its employees Stéphane Sammartino and Chahine Abbas.
The aim was to carry out vibration tests on cardboard packaging containing cosmetic products (bottles with foam pumps).
The cause: customer reports of leaks on delivery. Thanks to our vibration bench, we were able to simulate road transport conditions and test three different configurations to get a better idea of the source of the problem.
This intervention will enable ALPOL :
- target the origin of the fault (containers or production line)
- adjust its industrial processes
- ensure reliable quality on arrival at the customer's premises
It's a partnership that perfectly illustrates the practical application of our teaching facilities, the strong link between training and the world of work, and the key role played by our alumni network - in this case, a graduate of the class of 2011, who initiated the matchmaking.
It's also a great opportunity to open up internship and work-study prospects for our future PEC students!
Award: Mariam ABOULKHOUYOUL, doctoral student at JPEG, receives the "coup de coeur" award for her performance at CNRIUT 2025
At the 2025 edition of the CNRIUT, National Congress of IUT Researchwhich took place on 26 and 27 March at theIUT de Bayonne et du Pays Basque (University of Pau and the Pays de l'Adour)Research, Technology Transfer and Innovation Committee (RTI) the Assembly of IUT Directors (ADIUT) highlighted the article entitled "Regulations and the circular economy: what challenges for sustainable packaging in the automotive industry?".
This article was co-written by François FULCONIS, Mariam ABOULKHOUYOUL and Patrick PUJO.
Advertising Film Festival: "Tomorrow's food".
Thursday 24 April 2025 took place on the premises of theIUT d'Avignon Université, the advertising film festival on the theme of : "The food of tomorrow".
During the first half of the year, students in the second year of the Marketing Techniques diploma (BUT) have defined their concept, marketing strategy and communications policy.
In the second half of the year, we worked on the script, culminating in the production of a full-length advertising film.
13 advertising spots were broadcast to an audience of students from the TC departmentas well as the teaching team.
The winners were :
- Audience Award : ABABSIA Chahinez, AJILI Donia, BOUKROUTE Cherazade, LAFTIMI Nahil.
- Jury Prize : ELMOUAFAK Omaïma, ELMRABETI Anissa, FARESS Camélia, MEKBOUL Nadia, TIGHEGHT Lina, TOUITA Omaima.
This action was an opportunity for 1st year students in the TC department to learn from their elders.
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to the teaching team for this wonderful support. TC department studentsI'd like to thank them all for their support and motivation throughout their career.
L'IUT d'Avignon University congratulates the BUT 2 Marketing Techniques students and in particular the winners.
An intense, local and tasty day for our BUT 2 Packaging, wrapping and packaging students
Students in the BUT 2 Packaging programme at Avignon University IUT are taking up the challenge of travelling on Friday 28 March 2025 to the Duvernet Housein Pernes-les-Fontaines.
The challenge was to create a packaging collation for the company's top-of-the-range chocolates. Duvernet House .
The aim of the day was to imagine, prototype and test a practical, recognisable and stylish solution for transporting 12 chocolates to their tasting moment.
The ingredients: 1 day, 4 teams, 1 jury, 1 winner!
Partners of the day :
- Duvernet House (customer & host) - Artisan chocolatier in Pernes
- Agglo Sorgues du Comtat - Coordination & financing
- Fab Lab de Pernes - Production & prototyping
- Avignon IUT - Skills in action
It's a real opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in the world of work, with the following results: local, eco-designed 100 % packaging, produced in small batches by the Fab Lab!
A great showcase for the region and today's talent.
It was a delightful initiative that enabled the IUT to raise its profile by showcasing the skills of students in the packaging department, based on a case study applied to the professional world.
A look back at Operation Cleanwalk, part of the 15th Environment Week
Following the 15th Environment Week and the rubbish collection campaign, which took place on the Jean-Henri Fabre campus on Monday 24 March, Operation cleanwalkThe event attracted a large number of participants.
Students at theIUTthe CERI and theAgES Instituteand members of staff have helped to preserve the environment on the Jean-Henri Fabre campus.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who took part and did something good for the environment!
reminder: CONFERENCE BY CLÉMENTINE MUTILLOD: FROM FRANCE TO MONGOLIA, THE RETURN OF THE PRZEWALSKI HORSE AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE STEPP
Clémentine MUTILLOD is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a conference entitled :
From France to Mongolia, the return of the PRZEWALSKI horse and its effects on the steppe:
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025, 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
PLACE :
SME - Conference room Building 4 - Endoume Marine Station
Chemin de la batterie des lions - Building 4, meeting room
13007 Marseille
To consult Avignon Université's calendar of events
15th edition of Environment Week!
As part of the 15th Environment Week, Avignon University IUT students are invited to take part in a litter-picking operation on the Jean-Henri Fabre campus on Monday 24 March, from 12 noon to 2 pm. This cleanwalk operation, organised as part of the Environment Week scheduled from 22 to 28 March 2025 at our university, will take place in two phases
We give you Meet at 12 noon in front of the Gingko (CROUS cafeteria), then at 1pm in front of the IUT greenhouse. You can make yourself available for one or both of these slots.
Gloves and bags will be provided by Avignon, whom we would like to thank. Registration is not compulsory, but is recommended, as it will enable us to provide the necessary equipment. We would therefore be grateful if you could provide the following information the event if you would like to take part.
We look forward to seeing you at this and other events during Environment Week!
18th Student-Business Meeting
The Avignon University IUT Business Club organised its 18th Business-Student Meeting on Thursday 20 March 2025.
The IUT team would like to extend its warmest thanks to the twenty or so companies that took part in the conferences and round tables, offering IUT students apprenticeship contracts in packaging, agronomy, food science, data science, biotechnology, banking and marketing.
We would also like to thank our teaching teams for hosting the round tables and for their active participation.
publication by Ludivine laffon & ROMANE BAYA: "Spontaneous flora, a natural ally in protecting orchards".
Modern agriculture faces a dual challenge: reducing the use of pesticides while preserving biodiversity.
By studying 18 apple orchards in Provence, researchers from theINRAE have shown that spontaneous flora plays a key role in crop protection by providing refuge and resources for pollinating insects and natural predators of pests.
Read a publication by Ludivine LAFFON and Romane BLAYAposted on the INRAE
LECTURE BY CLEMENTINE MUTILLOD: FROM FRANCE TO MONGOLIA, THE RETURN OF PRZEWALSKI'S HORSE AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE STEPPE
Clémentine MUTILLOD is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a conference entitled :
From France to Mongolia, the return of the PRZEWALSKI horse and its effects on the steppe:
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2025, 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
PLACE :
SME - Conference room Building 4 - Endoume Marine Station
Chemin de la batterie des lions - Building 4, meeting room
13007 Marseille
Vegetable patches at Avignon University IUT cultivated by BUT 2 Agronomy students
As part of the Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS), students from GOAL 2 Agronomy have planted vegetable patches in the patio of theIUT d'Avignon University.
This was an opportunity for our students to develop their skills and their approach to elements of culture, in the context of a professional situation.
And so, Estelle, Mel, Lucca and Lilian tell us about their experience of the study, which looked at different growing methods and techniques for seasonal vegetables, using planting or sowing: green cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, carrots and radishes.
A very fine initiative on the part of their tutor, Mrs Christel VIDALLER, Senior lecturer and research professor within theAvignon University IUT.
Efferv' & Sciences, the educational brewery of the Avignon University IUT wins 2 medals at the 5th Avignon Beer Competition
Efferv' & Sciencesthe educational brewery of theIUT d'Avignon University is pleased to inform you that it has won 2 medals at the 5th Avignon Beer Competition which took place in the technology hall of theIUT Saturday 15 February 2025:
First of all, the GOLD medal :
For the CASSABROa American Pale Ale with Cascade and Sabro.
This beer was brewed by the 2024 class of the DU Brewing Process Technician of theIUT.
and finally the SILVER medal :
For the Pass-ParSTOUTAn elegant, light and very drinkable stout (black beer).
This beer was entirely conceived, brewed and bottled by the 3rd year students from BUT Biological Engineering SAB of the IUT.
Once again, congratulations on the quality of their work on this project, which has been so well recognised.
Would you like to discover them?
We look forward to seeing you on 12 March 2025 to theAvignon Opera on the occasion of the Campus Sonore.
Students from theIUT will be delighted to welcome you to their stand, where you can discover the secrets of beer making and, of course, taste the beers!
NOTICE OF THESIS SUPPORT FOR EMILE MELLOUL, doctoral student at IMBE
Émile MELLOUL, a doctoral student at the Institut Méditerranéen de Biodiversité et d'Écologie marine et continentale (IMBE), is pleased to inform you that he will be defending his thesis on Monday 7 April 2025, at 1.30pm in the amphitheatre of the IUT of Avignon University.
The title of his thesis is :
"The effects of irrigation on biodiversity in Mediterranean wine-growing ecosystems".
Ants to the rescue of degraded grasslands by Léa SABY
Here is an article from Léa SABY's thesis published on the CNRS INEE website, which has honoured us with a news item about waste from ants helping degraded grasslands.
Hugo Fontes, PhD student at UMR IMBE, EECAR team, IUT d'Avignon, France
Hugo FontesD. student at the UMR IMBE, EECAR team, IUT d'Avignon and the Tour du Valat, Institut de recherche pour la conservation des zones humides méditerranéennes, will present his doctoral thesis at the University of Avignon, ED 536, Sciences and Agrosciences, specialising in Life Sciences.
Thesis subject :
How to use the reference ecosystem concept
to assess the success of creating temporary ponds in the Camargue?
Monday 24 February 2025
2pm, Tour du Valat
Le Sambuc, Arles
https://zoom.us/j/4909720134 (meeting code: 049097)
The University Diploma in Brewing Process Technician awarded by the Avignon University Institute of Technology (IUT) is making headlines in the local press!
Read the article published in Vaucluse Hebdo about the DU Brewing Process Technician course run by the Avignon University IUT, the 6th session of which has just run from 13 to 31 January 2025, and the 5th Avignon Beer Competition, to be held in the IUT's technology hall on Saturday 15 February.
A look back at the IUT d'Avignon Université Open Day 2025
On Saturday 1 February 2025 theIUT d'Avignon University organised its Open Day.
The programme for this event includes
Meetings with our teaching teams, guided tours of our premises and presentations of our various University Bachelors of Technology specialities.
Many thanks to our student volunteers and all the members who took part in making this event such a success.
Open Day 2025
Come and discover Bgo to Universities of Technology (BUT) proposed by theIUT d'Avignon University : Saturday 1 February from 9amon the occasion of the open day 2025
- Genie Biological (UK)
- Packaging, Emballage & Conditioning (PEC)
- Science of the DData (SD)
- Techniques of Comarketing (TC)
Webconference by Clémentine Mutillod and Laurent Tatin entitled: "Horses managed as wild" Thursday 27 February - 11.30am to 12pm
Hugo fontes' thesis defence entitled: "What use should be made of the concept of reference ecosystem?
to assess the success of creating temporary ponds in the Camargue?
Subject to assessment by the rapporteurs, Mr Hugo Fontes, doctoral student atUMR IMBE, EECAR team, IUT d'Avignon University and the Tour du Valat, a research institute for the conservation of Mediterranean wetlands, will present her doctoral thesis at theUniversity of AvignonED 536, Sciences and Agrosciences, Life Sciences speciality.
How to use the reference ecosystem concept
to assess the success of creating temporary ponds in the Camargue?
Monday 24 February 2025
2pm, Tour du Valat
Le Sambuc, Arles
https://zoom.us/j/4909720134 (meeting code 049097)
Please reserve this slot in your diaries.
For more information
Defense of Romane BLAYA's thesis entitled: "RESPONSE OF STRUCTURE AND TEMPORAL DYNAMICS OF ANT COMMUNITIES TO SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND HABITATS ON SMALL MEDITERRANEAN ISLANDS".
Romane BLAYA publicly defend his thesis work Monday 16 December 2024, at 3pm in theAmphithéâtre Blaise (CERI) technopole Agroparc in Avignon.
In front of a jury made up of : Anna TravesetResearch Director, Instituto Mediterraneo De Estudios AvanzadosRapporteur Xim Cerdá, Research Director, Estación Biológica de Doñana Rapporteur Ana Santos, Research Fellow, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Examiner Jelena Bujan, Research Fellow, Ruđer Bošković Institute Examiner Jean-Philippe Lessard, Professor, Concordia University Examiner Elise Buisson, Maître de Conférences HDR, IMBE, Avignon University Thesis supervisor Philippe Ponel, Director of Research, IMBE Aix-Marseille University Thesis co-supervisor Olivier Blight, Senior Lecturer, IMBE, Avignon University Thesis co-supervisor
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT
Blaise Amphitheatre (CERI) - Agroparc - 339 chemin des Meinajaries - 84140 Avignon
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Electric ants by Olivier Blight
The electric ant may be tiny, but its sting is like a shock... A new outbreak has recently been detected in the Var department.
DEFENCE OF THE THESIS OF CLÉMENTINE MUTILLOD
Subject to the assessment of the rapporteurs, Mrs Clémentine Mutilloda doctoral student atUMR IMBE, EECAR team, Avignon IUTThe University of Avignon, ED 536, Sciences and Agrosciences, specialising in Ecology - Population Biology and Ecology.
"Conceptual, taxonomic and functional approaches to the influence of domestic or 'wild' herbivores on the dry grasslands of the Causse Méjean (Massif Central, France)".
The Wednesday 04 December 2024 at 2.00 pm, in the amphitheatre of theAvignon IUT - 337 chemin des Meinajariés, Site Agroparc BP 61207 - 84911 Avignon cedex 09
Med'Agri: the professional exhibition for Mediterranean agriculture
A large number of visitors came to discover the Bachelor Uuniversity of Technology (BUT) Genie Biological Agronomy and Food Science & Biotechnology pathway taught by theIUT d'Avignon Universityon the occasion of Med'Agr trade fairi: the Mediterranean Agriculture trade show, which took place at the Parc des Expositions in Avignon during the week of 15-17 October 2024.
Congratulations to the team in the Biological Engineering department!
Strong attendance at theIMBE to the Coussouls festival which took place in Saint-Martin-de-Crau on Sunday 13 October!
As part of the Coussouls Festival which was held for the first time at the Domaine départemental des Aulnes in Saint-Martin-de-Crau, theIMBE held by Cécile Latapy (PAHIS team), Laurent Tatin and Thierry Dutoit (EECAR team), IUT AvignonThe event was a great success, with over 1,000 people taking part.
Thank you once again for your commitment throughout the day. !
Conference on the Crau and the Coussouls Festival Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024
On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024, the team EECAR of theAvignon IUTwill be taking part in events organised on the Crau plain:
- Saturday 12 October as part of the conference organised by the Arles Academy of Sciences "La Crau, an area yet to be discovered? " at the Musée de l'Arles AntiqueSee the programme here: at 10.00 a.m., "La Crau, a controversial Mediterranean steppe" by Thierry dutoit, director of research at the CNRS, Mediterranean Institute of Biodiversity and Ecology, IUT Avignon.
- Sunday 13 October as part of the Coussouls Festival at the Domaine départemental des Aulnes in Saint-Martin-de-Crau :
On the programme for the Coussouls Festival (all day from 10am to 7pm):
- A large market of local producers
- Pastoral activities
- Nature outings, events and biodiversity workshops for children
including between 9.00 and 12.00, Re-wilding the Crau? by Thierry Dutoit - 20 stands run by associations and partners from the Crau region, including the CNRS stand run by Laurent Tatin and Cécile Latapy (posters, films and games on the ecology, conservation and restoration of the Crau plain).
- Food trucks with local flavours, including the famous lamb burger
A concert, screenings...
You can find all this information on the project website LIFE SOS Crau locust
Meeting with apprenticeship masters - BUT 3 Biological Engineering (GB) - Agronomy & Food Science & Biotechnology (sab) COURSE
Meeting with apprenticeship masters
BUT 3 Biological Engineering (GB) - Agronomy & Food Science & Biotechnology (SAB) pathway
Thursday 10 October 2024
8.30am - 10am
IUT examination room
Consultations with a psychologist
Free consultations open to Avignon University students are available from Tuesday to Friday on campus.
As a student, you can also take advantage of the national Santé Psy Étudiant scheme and choose the psychologist who will work with you free of charge for 8 sessions, with no advance payment required.
CONSULT A PSYCHOLOGIST ON CAMPUS
Opening hours :
- Tuesday - 9am/12pm - 1pm/16pm - Sports centre (Hannah Arendt campus)
- Wednesday - 9am/12pm - 1pm/16pm - Espace sanitaire et social (Jean-Henri Fabre campus, CERI building)
- Thursday 9am/12pm - Espace sanitaire et social (Jean-Henri Fabre campus, CERI building)
- Friday - 9am/12pm - Sports centre (Hannah Arendt campus)
Free and confidential sessions
Sessions reserved for students
On both campuses
To make an appointment
Via the platform
Go to the dedicated website to select a time and place for your appointment: https://mesrdv.etudiant.gouv.fr/fr
To select, choose :
1/ Which Crous? Crous Aix-Marseille-Avignon
2/ Which city? Avignon
3/ What subject? Psychologist
By mail
make an appointment on Hannah Arendt campus : psy-villecampus-arendt@univ-avignon.fr
make an appointment on Jean-Henri Fabre campus : psy-villecampus-fabre@univ-avignon.fr
or directly at our offices.
Med'Agri: the professional exhibition for Mediterranean agriculture
Come and discover the Bachelor Uuniversity of Technology (BUT) Genie Biological course Agronomy and Sciences of theAliment & Biotechnology taught by theAvignon University IUT, on the occasion of the Med'Agri trade fair the Mediterranean Agriculture trade show, which will take place at the Avignon Exhibition Centre, from 15 to 17 October 2024.
1st prize awarded to Clémentine MUTILLOD FOR the best oral presentation
Clémentine Mutilloda doctoral student in the third year of her thesis in the EECAR from IMBE on theIUT Avignonwon first prize for the best oral presentation entitled " What are the effects of introducing "wild" horses on the dung beetle assemblage and its associated ecological functions?" ("What are the effects of the introduction of 'as wild' horses on dung beetle assemblage and its associated ecological functions?") during the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration) held from 26 to 30 August 2024 in Tartu, Estonia. held from 26 to 30 August 2024 in Tartu, Estonia.
We'd like to offer him our sincerest congratulations, as the symposium was attended by around 700 people, including 64 oral presentations by students applying for this award!
For more information
The return of the wild Under the concrete, the living soil of the Crau
Le retour du sauvage (The return of the wild) is the sound chronicle you'll hear every Saturday this summer on Marsactu.
It tells the story of how, in parts of the region where nature was thought to be exhausted, life is finding its way back.
In each episode, Pierre Isnard-Dupuy takes you on a journey in the footsteps of enthusiasts. In this first issue, we take you to the Crau, where researchers are working to bring back the flora and fauna to areas that were previously covered in concrete.
A Marsactu podcast to listen to this summer on the beach or elsewhere, focusing on restoration ecology research in the Crau.
To listen to the podcast, click here
documentary series IMAGINED BY Jean-Christophe SEVIN, co-directed by Jean-Bapstiste Imbert
About the series
"Passeurs de reggae" is a series of six portraits of reggae players who have in common the need to build relationships between musicians, producers and audiences. They disseminate the music, but also the knowledge, contextualisations and ways of doing things that help to make it understood and loved.
Through their trajectories we explore the constitution of a world, that of reggae in France, from the 1980s to the present day.
They are: Hélène Lee (journalist, writer and documentary film-maker); Alexandre Grondeau (webjournalist, writer and documentary film-maker); Sébastien Carayol (journalist and exhibition curator); Aziz Azara (photographer, reggae evening organiser); Rémi Angles (record dealer and radio presenter); Anne Lechevalier (programmer).
They do not represent a distinct social group or an established category, such as that of cultural intermediary in the sociology of culture, which refers to professions with a high degree of formalisation.
This is why we use the term "passeur" to emphasise their roles rather than their status. Their profiles are heterogeneous and hybrid, and they may perform several functions at the same time. Their activities are inseparable from a passion that has found, in particular circumstances, the opportunity to become a profession or a source of income that is sometimes uncertain.
To access the podcast: click here
To find out more about Jean Christophe SEVIN
Avignon University IUT welcomed the French Association for Development
de l'Enseignement Technique du Vaucluse (AFDET 84)
Avignon University IUTwelcomed Tuesday 18 June 2024, the French Association for the Development of Technical Education (AFDET 84)For the presentation of the trophies for the best work placement report, secondary school students .
This event, organised by AFDET 84 for the past 6 years, in partnership with the Direction Académique de l'Éducation Nationale rewarded young secondary school students from the Vaucluse region for their eloquence in presenting their work placement reports to a panel of judges. AFDET.
The morning began with a guided tour of the company's premises. Avignon University IUT and in particular the Technology Hall, followed by the prize-giving ceremony with the introduction of Christine Dransart, Director of the IUT. It was in a warm atmosphere that the young students received their trophies, under the watchful eye of their teachers and headteachers.
The event was hosted by Jean Paul Vilmer Chairman of AFDET 84, Annie Marra Vice-Chairwoman and Pierre Ingoglia, Founding Chairman. Other participants included, Armande Patron, President of the IUT Council, Chrystelle Jablonsky-Castanier, Vice-President of the Vaucluse Departmental Council, a delegation from the regional AFDET, Bruno Maccari from AMOPA.The meeting was attended by the heads of the lycées and collèges concerned and the accompanying teachers.
Jean Paul Vilmer also thanked the company directors who took part in the judging panels and visited the schools. (Céline Maquaire SD photovoltaïque, Céline Arnaud BTP, Michel de Sainte Preuve and Laurent Peyré Auchan) as well as all the company directors and their teams who welcome young people from secondary schools on work placements.
The morning ended on a convivial note with a cocktail reception.
Congratulations once again to the young winners from the Vaucluse region on their outstanding performance!
Schools entered in the challenge
- AVIGNON Lycée René Char / Lycée des Métiers Maria Casarès / Lycée Vincent de Paul
- Collège Roumanille / Collège Anselme Mathieu
- ORANGE Collège Arausio / SEGPA of Collège Jean Giono
- CARPENTRAS Collège Jean-Henri Fabre / SEGPA of Collège François Raspail
- MORIÈRES-LES-AVIGNON Collège Anne Frank
- CAVAILLON Collège Paul Gauthier
Advertising Film Festival: "Tomorrow's food".
Thursday 18 April 2024 took place on the premises of theIUT d'Avignon University, the advertising film festival on the theme of : "the food of tomorrow
A dozen advertising spots, created by second-year students from the Marketing Techniques were broadcast to an audience of students from the TC departmentas well as the teaching team.
The nominees were :
Winner of the "Protein Crawl" People's Choice AwardGroup 12 with Lubin Guirand, Aurélien Larcher, Tristan Perrier, Charles Hulin, Emma Maurin, Jonathan Colomb.
Winner of the "Lyodélice" Jury PrizeGroup 7 with Louka Demange , Sébastien Canu, Océane Guichardon, Anais Rinci , Jules Venet, Typhaine Courtieux.
This action was an opportunity for 1st year students from the TC department to learn from their elders.
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to the teaching team for this wonderful support for the students of the TC departmentI'd like to thank them all for their support and motivation throughout their career.
L'IUT d'Avignon University congratulates the students of BUT 2 Marketing Techniques and in particular to the winners.
Léo ROCHER's thesis defence: Wednesday 10 April 2024 at 2:30 pm - amphitheatre of the Avignon University Institute of Technology (IUT)
After 3 years of work on the influence of grassing between vine rows on auxiliary arthropodswe are delighted to invite you to the thesis defence from Léo ROCHERentitled : "Identification of vegetation parameters favouring beneficial arthropods and associated ecological functions in viticulture: a correlative and experimental approach", which go to will take place on Wednesday 10 April at 2.30pm, within the IUT amphitheatre.
Summary of thesis:
The decline in biodiversity in agro-ecosystems is largely attributed to the rise of modern agriculture. The main causes are the destruction of semi-natural structures, the extension of the size of agricultural plots and the intensive use of inputs. Arthropods play an important role in enhancing essential ecosystem services such as pest regulation and pollination. Vegetation is a key factor in encouraging their presence. Plants provide crucial food resources and habitats for arthropods. To encourage these organisms in agro-ecosystems and restore the associated ecological functions, practices such as the introduction of semi-natural structures are relevant. In permanent crops such as vineyards, such structures can be set up within the plots. In the Mediterranean region, vineyard inter-row management often involves eliminating uncultivated vegetation for reasons of water competition and to control plant species considered harmful.
The aim of this thesis work is to gain a better understanding of how inter-row vegetation can encourage the presence of beneficial arthropods and the predation function, while limiting the proliferation of harmful plant species in Mediterranean vineyards (Luberon, France). Three main research questions were posed: (1) Does the presence of grass cover and its floristic composition influence the presence of ants, important players in the predation function in vines? (2) Which functional groups in the vegetation are linked to the abundance of predatory and pollinating arthropods and the predation function? (3) Does diversified and local grass cover increase the presence of beneficial arthropods, improve the predation function and limit the establishment of problem plant species?
In the first chapter we studied the response of ants to grass cover in 23 vineyards. Ants play a crucial role in predation in Mediterranean vineyards (Luberon, France). We tested the effect of three vegetation management methods on the diversity and frequency of ants: inter-row grassing, partial grassing and no grassing. We showed that the partially grassed vineyards had a greater diversity of ants than the non-grassed vineyards. Grass cover and the presence of perennial plants positively influenced ant richness, suggesting the importance of taking these factors into account in vegetation management. In the second chapter, we examined which characteristics of spontaneous vegetation influence beneficial arthropods and predation function in 37 vineyards. We found that nectariferous flower cover and plant species richness favoured most groups of beneficial arthropods, as well as the predation function. These results highlight the importance of floral resources and plant diversity in favouring the presence of the arthropods studied. Finally, the last chapter is devoted to a sowing experiment and its monitoring over two years. Three types of grassing were compared: high-diversity sowing, spontaneous vegetation and inter-rows without vegetation. In line with the second chapter, our results highlight the positive effects of plant richness and flower cover on weed control, the abundance of beneficial arthropods and the predation function. All the results of this thesis work converge and highlight the importance of considering different vegetation parameters to favour beneficial arthropods in viticulture.
Tags: Ants, Agroecology, Community ecology, Sustainable viticulture, Semi-natural habitats, Ecosystem services, Arthropods, Predation, Unwanted species
lecture by Clémentine Mutillod entitled "Is the grass always greener elsewhere? The effects of the return of wild horses (Equus ferus przewalski) to the Mongolian steppe".
Thursday 11 April 2024, from 1pm to 2pm, as part of the Midisciences organised by Avignon Universityour colleague Clémentine Mutillod (IMBE doctoral student - IUT d'Avignon) will give a talk entitled "Is the grass always greener elsewhere? The effects of the return of wild horses (Equus ferus przewalski) on the Mongolian steppe".
"In 2004 and 2005, Przewalski's horses - considered to be the last wild horse in the world - were reintroduced into their original area, the steppes of Mongolia, in an enclosed reserve covering 14,000 ha. Following an initial monitoring of the flora inside and outside this reserve in 2010, a second field campaign was carried out in 2023, as part of the thesis of Clémentine Mutillod thanks to Avignon University, the Société Française d'Écologie et d'Évolution, the Khomyn Talyn Takhi association and the Takh Association. A look back at the two months spent on site, between scientific surveys and natural and cultural discoveries.
So come one, come all to attend in theCERI Ada Lovelace amphitheatre, Jean-Henri Fabre Campus or live on theUniversity of Avignon.
The apprenticeship tour with FORMASUP MÉDITERRANÉE ON THE JEAN-HENRI FABRE CAMPUS
Tuesday 2 April 2024, from 8am to 5pm, Formasup Méditerranéestopped off at the Jean-Henri Fabre campusfor its third edition, in order to deploy a large-scale operation: "the apprenticeship tour".
The aim of this event is to come and meet the students ofAvignon Universityto raise awareness of work-linked training.
It's a great initiative to help students discover the world of business and gain professional experience, as well as the life skills and know-how that are essential for aspiring professionals.
armin bischoff invited to the "Vineyards and biodiversity" symposium
At the interface between winegrowing and the protection/restoration of biodiversity, Armin BISCHOFFwas invited to the "Vineyards and biodiversity to present the European Project "Life VineAdapt (IMBE of Avignon University). The conference took place at the Palais des Papes Conference Centre in Avignon on 18 and 19 January 2024.
BUT 2 Packaging, Emballage & Conditionnement students from the Avignon University IUT visit Domaine de la Camarette
Emilie MORISSON and Chloé MÉLIEtwo students from BUT 2 Packaging, Wrapping and Packing (PEC) went to the Domaine de la Camarette and were interviewed at the event. These contacts were made possible thanks to the Communauté d'Agglomération : Les Sorgues du Comtat and in particular the community's economic development department. Special thanks to David ALBENDEADeputy Director of the Economic Development and Attractiveness Department of the Les Sorgues du Comtat conurbation and elected member of the Board of Directors.Avignon University IUT.
They tell us about their programme of study, based on 4 key areas:
- The design
- Industrialisation
- Certification
- Logistics.
They are carrying out various studies in these areas of expertise, and have visited the Domaine de la Camarettein Pernes-Les-Fontaines, to design packaging for the legumes produced on the estate.
The day was kicked off by Nancy, the owner of the estate, who presented the different legumes grown and at the same time explained the company's core values.
The students were divided into 4 working groups of 4 people, using theIUT d'Avignon UniversityFor each of their creations, they have come up with a packaging design and an atmospheric presentation board.
A prolific and studious day for our students in the speciality Packaging, Wrapping and PackingThis was a great opportunity to put into practice the courses given as part of the PEC.
17th Student Business Meeting - Thursday 21 March 2024
Another great success for this 17th Student-Business Meeting which took place on Thursday 21 March 2024 on the premises of Avignon University IUT.
This event was an opportunity for second-year students to BUT to meet over thirty companies representing a real breeding ground for employment.
The Avignon University IUT Business Club would like to extend its warmest thanks to the companies that took part in this event, which was based around conferences and job round tables, with a new format this year with the organisation of a Job Dating event.
The companies present had the opportunity to offer internships and apprenticeship contracts to students from IUT at Agronomy, Food Science & Biotechnology, Packaging, Data Science, Marketing, Banking.
Once again, we'd like to extend our warmest thanks to all the companies who took part, and we look forward to seeing you again in 2025!
Reception of Dr P. Valentina CARRASCO CARBALLIDO by the IMBE of the iut and Avignon University
This academic year, Avignon University and IMBE welcomes teacher-researcher Dr. P. Valentina Carrasco Carballido.
A Mexican national, Valentina works at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM)at Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Research (CIBYC, Centro de Investigación en Biodiversidad y Conservación) in the Sustainable Management for Ecosystem Conservation and Development research team.
Its main line of research concerns ecological restoration with the participation of local communities.
Valentina will be present at the Avignon University IUT until June 2024. She benefits from incoming mobility support from Avignon University.
e-mails: carrasco@uaem.mx and patricia-valentina.carrasco-carballido@univ-avignon.fr
The wild horses of the Causse Méjean at the service of biodiversity by Clémentine MUTILLOD
Article taken from the newspaper "la Marseillaise
Ecology researcher Clémentine MUTILLOD (IMBE IUT Avignon UNIVERSITY)
"... rewilding is nonetheless a complementary approach to ecological restoration".
GoodPlanetMag
Restoring ecosystems or rewilding: what is the best approach for restoring an ecosystem that has been disturbed by human activity? The question is the subject of much debate among scientists and ecologists.
A recent study published in the journal Biological Conservation in February 2024 provides some answers.
In particular, the scientists compared the impact on grassland ecosystems in France. They compared the repercussions for the environment of the introduction of a wild herbivorous mammal, in this case the horse of Przewalski with those of domesticated mammals such as sheep and horses.
In this interview, the doctoral student at IMBE (IUT Avignon) Clémentine Mutillod explains this research.
The IUT d'Avignon Université congratulates Clémentine Mutillod on this brilliant achievement.
Second-year students from the Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement department visit the "Prod. and Pack" trade fair in Lyon.
2nd year students from the Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement department at the Avignon University IUT travelled to Lyon to visit the salon: "Prod. and Pack "Wednesday 22 November 2023.
The theme of the show was product packaging, and it was an opportunity for our second-year students from the Packaging department, discover a wide range of machines corresponding to training skill 2 PEC.
What better way to teach!
Avignon University IUT Open Day 2024
Come one, come all to the Avignon University IUT Open Daywhich will take place Saturday 3 February 2024, from 9amon our premises.
European Life VineAdapt project at the IUT d'Avignon UNIVERSITY
16 October 2023, Avignon University IUT was the venue for training on budget management for international Life projects.
The course was led by financial expert : Barbora Patockova of the Ernst & Youngcommissioned by the European Union.
The French partners in the project, Avignon University - IMBE and the Marrenon wine cooperative (Luberon), invited their German, Hungarian and Austrian colleagues to visit their experimental wine-growing plots in the Luberon and the partners' premises at IUTthe Bonnieux cellar and the cooperative in La Tour-d'Aigues.
The purpose of the visit was also to discuss the progress of the project and the next stage of the works.
The main challenge of the project Life VineAdapt is the resilience of wine-growing agroecosystems in the face of climate change.
Following on from previous work, we are working on the assumption that a richer biodiversity and better adapted vineyard management will enable better adaptation to the future climate. The work of the French partners focuses on the ecosystem services associated with diversified inter-row grassing, and on the ecological impact of irrigation - increasingly used in Mediterranean viticulture. The French study area is the Luberon.
The work in France is led by two teacher-researchers from the Avignon University IUT: Armin Bischoff and Olivier Blight and involve two doctoral students Léo Rocher and Émile Melloul also based at IUT Avignon University.
For further information:
https://www.imbe.fr/life-vineadapt.html
https://www.life-vineadapt.eu/fr/aktuelle
Invasive ants by Olivier BLIGHT: Senior lecturer and teacher-researcher in population biology and ecology at IMBE
As part of its research into invasive ants, Olivier BLIGHT Senior lecturer and teacher-researcher in population biology and ecology, at the IMBE, gives us the benefit of his knowledge, following his participation in the programme : "La Terre au Carré on France Inter, Monday 9 October 2023.
To access the podcast: click here
The Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement department at Avignon University's IUT is committed to the Telethon project
The Department PackagingThe IUT d'Avignon Université's Packaging and Packing Department is committed. The Coordinator of the Telethon in Vaucluse visited the site to select the student projects. She really appreciated the students' work, and each group quickly presented their piggy banks to her. She talked to them about the positive points of each project and finally selected 3.
The department undertakes to produce the following free of charge 30 products to be made available in various stores in the Vaucluse region (Cavaillon in particular).
This is a real initiative for the students involved and a great showcase for the course.
The coordinator also said that she would be presenting the students' achievements to the national council of the téléthon.#théléton #3637 #packaging #iut
CLARANOR welcomes 2nd year Packaging Emballage et Conditionnement students on Friday 6 October 2023
" Friday 6 October 2023, students from Packaging, Packaging - 2nd year (PEC2) were welcomed to the company CLARANORspecialising in the development of decontamination equipment using pulsed light, by its Director Christophe RIEDEL to whom we extend our warmest thanks.
Christophe RIEDEL spoke about new developments at CLARANOR which are the subject of patent applications, if not to prevent counterfeiting, to enable the company to market its equipment. In a packaging regulatory context where Reuse, Reduction and Recyclability (AGEC Law) are guiding company investments, the company CLARANOR offers them solutions that are compatible with changes in the market: in the ultra-fresh sector, decontamination of preformed PET/rPET jars (instead of PP, as rPET is the only plastic suitable for contact with food) to prevent them from deforming (following heat treatment with H2O2); int/ext decontamination of packaging returned by consumers to the self-service section of supermarkets before being reused, or in shops for cosmetics.
In the assembly workshop, we were able to see equipment for decontaminating in-line corks or cosmetics packaging for re-use.
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to Christophe RIEDEL for welcoming us to the company. CLARANOR.
VISIOCONFERENCES WITH LEARNING TEACHERS FOR THE "GOAL Data Science" (dS) and "GOAL Packaging, PACKAGING AND PACKAGING" (PPP) SPECIALISTS
Avignon University IUT Business Club organised Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 October 2023, the Rmeetings of apprenticeship supervisors companies hosting the 18 3rd year apprentices in the BUT PACKAGING PACKAGING AND PACKAGING as well as 15 3rd year apprentices from BUT DATA SCIENCE.
A big thank you to all the companies that support our apprentices!
VISIOCONFERENCES WITH LEARNING TEACHERS FOR "BUT SD" and "BUT PEC" SPECIALITIES
- STATISTICAL AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE PURPOSES - DATA SCIENCE: VISUALISATION, DESIGN OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
- BUT STATISTICS AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE - DATA SCIENCE: EXPLORATION AND STATISTICAL MODELLING
- BUT PACKAGING, WRAPPING AND PACKAGING - ECO-DESIGN AND INDUSTRIALISATION
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BUT Biological Engineering - Agronomy & Food Science and Biotechnology course
Avignon University IUT Business Club organised Friday 29 September 2023the Meeting of Apprentice Masters companies hosting the 35 3rd year apprentices on the BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING degree in Agronomy and Food Science and Biotechnology.
This meeting provided an opportunity to remind those involved in work-linked training of the importance of the apprenticeship bookletThe aim is not only to provide the necessary link between the educational tutor, the company and the apprentice, but also to present the training courses on offer at the company. Avignon University IUT and internship opportunities for our BUT 1, BUT 2 and BUT 3 and apprenticeships for the coming months with Formasup Méditerranée.
We would like to thank all the companies that have taken on our 35 apprentices this year.
Léa Saby AWARDED PRIZE AT THE 65th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE VEGETATION SCIENCE SOCIETY
Mr Thierry DUTOIT and the entire IUT team are delighted to inform you that Léa SABY, a doctoral student at the IMBE on the IUT premises (Office 12 - DRC OF THE TC BUILDING), was awarded the prize for the second best poster at the 65th international conference of the International Society of Plant Sciences, held in Australia at the beginning of September.
Thierry DUTOIT sends his warmest congratulations to Léa SABY for promoting IMBE's research on the other side of the world.
DataViz Challenge 2023
This Thursday 25 May 2023was held on the premises of Avignon University IUT, the DataViz challengeunder the direction of Mr Pierre-Michel BOUSQUET.
This data visualisation competition for students at France's Instituts Universitaires de Technologie (IUT) is aimed at first-year students.
For students of the Data Science speciality (SD), to work in teams over one day to produce a graphical representation based on a set of real data from two proposed themes.
This year's official competition partner was SNCFwith the presence of Data-Scientist Engineer: Pierre-Louis PironWe would like to thank them warmly for their support.
Also based on the participation of first-year students in the department Data ScienceA panel of judges made up of data specialists assessed the students who took part in the challenge.
The Avignon University IUT, and more specifically the Data Science department (SD) is pleased and proud to announce the winners of this challenge, whom we warmly congratulate:
Mr Martin LE PADAN COMOLA
Mr Alexandre MEKDADE
Mr Hamza MOHAMMED
Mr Titouan ROUSSEL
We would particularly like to thank Pierre-Michel Bousquet, who ensured that everything ran smoothly throughout the day, and our local communications officer for her photo report. and its editorial content and congratulations once again to the winning students of the DataViz 2023 competition.
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the student photo competition: " Another Look at Industry
Take part in the student photo competition: "Un Autre Regard sur l'Industrie", which closes in just 1 month, and submit your entry for the 2023 industrial photography prize: photoindustrie.fr. (Click on the "enter" button and fill in the form).
You will also find below the dates of our next not-to-be-missed events:
- 15 May 2023 Registration closes at midnight
- 17 May 2023 Selection of the top 10 triptychs chosen by the members of the jury (by email)
- 22 May 2023 (9am - 11am) Selection of the 5 winners by the members of the jury in person at the Hôtel de l'Industrie - Salle Rueff (5 winners including 1 "jury favourite" who will win €1,000).
Screening of advertising films created by students of the TC department : Thursday 13 April 2023
Thursday 13 April 2023, in the amphitheatre of the Avignon University IUT, students from the Marketing Techniques department enrolled in the BUT 2 programme showed advertising films created and imagined by second-year students to an audience made up of students from the TC department and the teaching staff.
This screening is the culmination of a partnership with the company Ateliers bio de Provence located in Carpentras. The company asked our second-year students to design a fresh pasta project that could inspire the company's ongoing innovation drive.
Mr Eric MartinCommercial Director of Ateliers bio de Provence was with us and took part in organising the screening and the jury's deliberations.
The nominees were :
- For the Audience Award
Group "Tortellico: Julien Bozzi, Corentin Deschamps, Anas Mansouri, Thomas Pardon, Nawfel Taibi, Alan Vidau
- For the Jury Prize
Group "Sorrentinos: Estelle Arago, Lou Coussin, Benjamin Lurmin, Valentin Michel, Benjamin Perrier, Francia Maholidy
These winners, invited by Mr Martinwithin the Ateliers bio de Provencewill present their advertising films to all staff and will receive a prize at the end of the screening.
This action was an opportunity for the 1st year students in the TC department find out about the exercise they will have to do in their second year.
All the more reason to encourage this young generation to excel.
We would like to thank the teaching team for the support it has given to students in the TC department throughout their studies, as well as Mr Eric Martinfor the support and motivation he gave these young people.
Alumni Day of the Marketing Techniques Department of the Avignon University IUT - Thursday 13 April 2023
This Thursday 13 April 2023was held on the premises of Avignon University IUT, Marketing Techniques Department Alumni Day.
The event began at around 9.30 a.m. with a coffee reception in the boardroom, followed by a presentation of the university and professional career path. Former students of the Marketing Techniques department took place in the examination room, for students in the current year.
The assembly then split into several groups, in the various rooms of the TC building, for discussions in small groups.
The morning ended on a convivial note with a cocktail reception, before a screening of advertising films in the AmphitheatreThe films were devised and produced by students from the Marketing Techniques department in the class of 2022-2023.
The event gave former TC students the opportunity to meet up with their teachers and classmates from their university days, and current TC students the chance to talk to their elders about their studies and professional life after BUT.
Two students from the Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement department at Avignon University's IUT are taking part in the 14th edition of the glass design competition (Concours verallia).
Célestin Fournier-Mathieu and Valentin Lafarguetwo students from Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement department, IUT d'Avignon Universitéparticipate in the 14th Glass Design Competitionin the wines and spirits category with "La Robe des vignes".
It's the imagination of an elegant, refined bottle with gentle curves, sublimating the silhouette of an evening dress.
The perfect fusion of a vine stock and curves representing the grace and transparency of a sumptuous, light and voluptuous ball gown.
All based on sparkling glass that reflects the light and adds a touch of glamour.
All we have to do now is wait until 25 May, the date of the deliberations, before we can hope that our students will be winners and thus be invited to the prize-giving ceremony scheduled for the end of June 2023.
The IUT d'Avignon University will be present at the apprenticeship and career guidance festival on Wednesday 29 March 2023, at the Montfavet - Agroparc multi-purpose hall
and Nathalie PEDERZOLI
Hélène COUPELLIER, Business Development and Corporate Relations Officer, and Nathalie PEDERZOLI, Communications Officer at the Avignon University Institute of Technology, took part in the apprenticeship and career guidance fair, held at the Montfavet - Agroparc village hall on Wednesday 29 March.
This action was an opportunity for the IUT d'Avignon University to promote its apprenticeship training offer to future baccalaureate and BTS students.
On Wednesday 29 March, the students of BUT1 and BUT2 Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement went to the Grenier à Sel, a space dedicated to contemporary art, to visit the exhibition "Et pourtant elle tourne!
This exhibition presents some forty works by the artist Samuel Rousseau and has a particularly enriching dimension in terms of the materials and techniques used.
Through an alliance between image technologies and recycled objects, the artist stages the fracas of the modern world faced with the infinite time of the universe with a strong dose of humour and a certain narrative poetry. Overconsumption and mass media, the alienation of man, the invasive role of technology and the vital impulse of nature feed his works which express a form of revolt while remaining light and funny in appearance.
The visit of such an exhibition was an opportunity for the students of both classes to sharpen their aesthetic technical eye... An experience to be repeated!
The IUT d'Avignon Université will be hosting IGUS France in its technology hall on Thursday 23 March 2023.
IGUS France whose company is based in Fresnes (94), visited the premises of Avignon University IUTon Thursday 23 March 2023.
This was an opportunity for IGUSa manufacturer of polymer mechanical parts for all types of applications, to introduce students from the Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement department of the IUTIn this way, they can present mechanical, electrical and automation guidance solutions that meet a wide range of needs in all sectors.
HostingIGUS France gave students from the Packaging, Emballage et Conditionnement at the IUT d'Avignon UniversitéThe aim is to provide a link between theoretical aspects and industrial practices.
The 16th Business-Student Meeting of the IUT of Avignon University took place on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
This was an opportunity for the IUT students to meet more than twenty companies in the region.
The Club Entreprises of the IUT of Avignon University would like to thank in particular all the companies participating in this event: SECIMEP - Markem-Imaje France - Urssaf Paca - La Maison de la Communication - Biotope - ATELIERS BIO DE PROVENCE - FRDP-BIOREGARD - Hubcycle - Certis Belchim (France) - ENIGMA-France - GAUTIER SemencesIRSEA - SCI LA DURETTE - EDIFAC - Caf de Vaucluse - CENTRE SOCIAL ET CULTUREL L'ESPELIDO - Communauté d'Agglomération des Sorgues du Comtat - Alkïos - Magda Champignons - Petit Léon - Tendances SEO.
A meeting between the current students of the Commercialisation Techniques department and the former TC students will take place on Thursday 13 April 2023 at 9am at the IUT of Avignon University
During this meeting, TC alumni are invited to share their educational and professional background of all types with TC 2023 students.
At the same time, they will be able to meet up with their former teachers and classmates over a buffet.
We then asked all former TC students of the IUT of Avignon University to come and participate in this day.
Please send us a feedback by email and confirm your attendance if you are interested to the following address
journee.des.anciens.tc84@gmail.com
Meeting with the IUT of Avignon University at the Med'Agri exhibition - 18/19 and 20 October 2022 - Parc des expositions Avignon
Visit researchers in Heritage Restoration Engineering from the IMBE and the Biological Engineering Department of the IUT of Avignon University, the 18/19 and 20 October at Med Agri exhibition at the Avignon Exhibition Centre.
Our teams will welcome you on the Avignon University stand: STAND 21 HALL L - Training area.
This exhibition is the Mediterranean professional agricultural meeting place. We are waiting for you to discover our research and our training courses in BUT GB Agronomy and Food Science and Biotechnology.
Visit of the Château de Beauregard and design of a gift pack imagined by the students of the Packaging and Packing department - 2nd year
On Friday, October 7th, 2022, as part of the launch of events at the Château de Beauregard, students from the Packaging and Packing department of the IUT of Avignon University, in groups of 4, took part in the design of a gift pack, grouping together 3 local products, for the clients of the château.
A jury composed of staff and the stage manager of the castle, determined the winning pack at the end of the afternoon.
The Club Entreprises of the IUT of Avignon University meets the apprenticeship masters of the BUT TC and LP e-CMN courses
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the Club Entreprises of the IUT of Avignon University had the honour of receiving the companies of the region hosting students on work-study contracts in the 2nd year of the Marketing Techniques program and in the e-Commerce and Digital Marketing Professional License.
This meeting was an opportunity to remind those involved in work-linked training of the importance of the apprenticeship booklet, a necessary link between the educational tutor, the company and the student. But also to present the main lines of the reform of the BUT, which opens up great opportunities for hiring work-linked students for the next university year.
Defense of Habilitation to Supervise Research
Habilitation to direct research - Mr François FULCONIS - MCF 6th section at the IUT of Avignon University, to defend his habilitation, in Management Sciences and Management: work entitled: "Management of inter-organizational relations: strategic, reticular and logistic approach of the collective action", in front of a jury, composed of seven professors, on Wednesday 06 July 2022, within Avignon University.
The quality of the scientific exchanges impressed the members of the jury.
The IUT of Avignon University presents its congratulations to Mr François FULCONIS !
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Updated on 7 October 2025