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April 3rd saw the finale of the “Pépites des PEPITE” challenge held in the headquarters of the L’Oréal Group. Since 2018, this challenge highlights the originality and diversity of students’ and business managers’ careers. Ten “heart projects” out of 158 applicants were chosen for the finale, of which five laureates stood out. Finalists include an alumni, Hamidreza Sailani, a student of Iranian origin who pursued his higher studies in France, where he created his company.

Since early April, the Cnous has launched a new mechanism to make life easier for students: a single phone number, +339 72 59 65 65, to contact all contact centres in the Crous network. The decision, which is part of an overall modernisation policy, is to deal more quickly and efficiently with calls about student life: financial support, accommodation, food or social support.

“Here in France, research is a priority, innovation a culture, science a limitless horizon. Men and women researchers from all over the world, choose France, choose Europe!”. With this message on X, French president Macron has just announced the launch of the “Choose France for Science” platform. The statement was issued before May 5, 2025, the date determined for the next event for the Europe of research in Paris!