Catherine Macri
@catherinemacri.bsky.social
🔬PhD candidate in neuroethology
📍Paris - Sorbonne uni / Toulouse
🐝Studying consciousness indicators in honey bees
📚Interested in cognition, philosophy, emotions, ethology, animal welfare and anything in between
📍Paris - Sorbonne uni / Toulouse
🐝Studying consciousness indicators in honey bees
📚Interested in cognition, philosophy, emotions, ethology, animal welfare and anything in between
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What an amazing piece of writing, such a fun read!! Highly recommend 🙂
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
Antonio Damasio explores consciousness in Self Comes to Mind.
Consciousness used to be the crazy aunt in psychology's attic. Behaviorists and cognitive scientists alike practiced denial, but the squeaking...
slate.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
What an amazing piece of writing, such a fun read!! Highly recommend 🙂
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
What an amazing piece of writing, such a fun read!! Highly recommend 🙂
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
Antonio Damasio explores consciousness in Self Comes to Mind.
Consciousness used to be the crazy aunt in psychology's attic. Behaviorists and cognitive scientists alike practiced denial, but the squeaking...
slate.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
What an amazing piece of writing, such a fun read!! Highly recommend 🙂
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
"How is consciousness possible at all? How could the few pounds of gray goo in my skull give rise to my experience of the particular blue tint of the sky?" slate.com/culture/2010...
Reposted by Catherine Macri
The conference is next week!✨
Join us on 13–14 November for a rich two-day schedule of fascinating talks on animal behaviour 🦋🐟🐆
💻 Free, online & open to all worldwide
👉 Explore the program and register 🔗 ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...
Join us on 13–14 November for a rich two-day schedule of fascinating talks on animal behaviour 🦋🐟🐆
💻 Free, online & open to all worldwide
👉 Explore the program and register 🔗 ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The conference is next week!✨
Join us on 13–14 November for a rich two-day schedule of fascinating talks on animal behaviour 🦋🐟🐆
💻 Free, online & open to all worldwide
👉 Explore the program and register 🔗 ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...
Join us on 13–14 November for a rich two-day schedule of fascinating talks on animal behaviour 🦋🐟🐆
💻 Free, online & open to all worldwide
👉 Explore the program and register 🔗 ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag...
Reposted by Catherine Macri
Science isn't done until it's shared! 🔬🌍 Make your research matter beyond the lab & join our outreach workshop at 12:00GMT, 13 Nov at #ABL2025
With: Fran Sconce (@royentsoc.bsky.social) Dr Andy Howe (Insect Investigators) Dr @ellenrotheray.bsky.social (BuzzClub)
Register➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
With: Fran Sconce (@royentsoc.bsky.social) Dr Andy Howe (Insect Investigators) Dr @ellenrotheray.bsky.social (BuzzClub)
Register➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Science isn't done until it's shared! 🔬🌍 Make your research matter beyond the lab & join our outreach workshop at 12:00GMT, 13 Nov at #ABL2025
With: Fran Sconce (@royentsoc.bsky.social) Dr Andy Howe (Insect Investigators) Dr @ellenrotheray.bsky.social (BuzzClub)
Register➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
With: Fran Sconce (@royentsoc.bsky.social) Dr Andy Howe (Insect Investigators) Dr @ellenrotheray.bsky.social (BuzzClub)
Register➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
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Make your science heard 🎙️🌍
Join our second outreach workshop on 14 Nov #ABL2025 at 12:00 GMT, with oceanographer, marine ecologist & communicator Sakina-Dorothée Ayata, sharing how to choose the right media for the right audience.
Free registration ➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Join our second outreach workshop on 14 Nov #ABL2025 at 12:00 GMT, with oceanographer, marine ecologist & communicator Sakina-Dorothée Ayata, sharing how to choose the right media for the right audience.
Free registration ➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Make your science heard 🎙️🌍
Join our second outreach workshop on 14 Nov #ABL2025 at 12:00 GMT, with oceanographer, marine ecologist & communicator Sakina-Dorothée Ayata, sharing how to choose the right media for the right audience.
Free registration ➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Join our second outreach workshop on 14 Nov #ABL2025 at 12:00 GMT, with oceanographer, marine ecologist & communicator Sakina-Dorothée Ayata, sharing how to choose the right media for the right audience.
Free registration ➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
I will have the opportunity to chair this amazing workshop session during the ABL annual online conference. Please register, it's free! 😊
Science isn't done until it's shared! 🔬🌍 Make your research matter beyond the lab & join our outreach workshop at 12:00GMT, 13 Nov at #ABL2025
With: Fran Sconce (@royentsoc.bsky.social) Dr Andy Howe (Insect Investigators) Dr @ellenrotheray.bsky.social (BuzzClub)
Register➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
With: Fran Sconce (@royentsoc.bsky.social) Dr Andy Howe (Insect Investigators) Dr @ellenrotheray.bsky.social (BuzzClub)
Register➡️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I will have the opportunity to chair this amazing workshop session during the ABL annual online conference. Please register, it's free! 😊
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🌍✨ Join us for #ABL2025! ✨🌍
Our annual online conference is on 📅13–14 Nov and it’s completely FREE 🌐 Streamed live on YouTube, accessible worldwide
✅ Abstract submission is now closed. We’re reviewing them and will contact presenters soon
🔗 Registration open for everyone: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Our annual online conference is on 📅13–14 Nov and it’s completely FREE 🌐 Streamed live on YouTube, accessible worldwide
✅ Abstract submission is now closed. We’re reviewing them and will contact presenters soon
🔗 Registration open for everyone: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
September 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
🌍✨ Join us for #ABL2025! ✨🌍
Our annual online conference is on 📅13–14 Nov and it’s completely FREE 🌐 Streamed live on YouTube, accessible worldwide
✅ Abstract submission is now closed. We’re reviewing them and will contact presenters soon
🔗 Registration open for everyone: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Our annual online conference is on 📅13–14 Nov and it’s completely FREE 🌐 Streamed live on YouTube, accessible worldwide
✅ Abstract submission is now closed. We’re reviewing them and will contact presenters soon
🔗 Registration open for everyone: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
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See last article on "The cognitive side of communication in social insects", just published in @TrendsCognSci . Free access under this link!
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authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
September 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
See last article on "The cognitive side of communication in social insects", just published in @TrendsCognSci . Free access under this link!
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
Reposted by Catherine Macri
ICYMI : #ASABWinter2025 will take place from December 15-16, once again in lovely Edinburgh!
Registration is now open 🎉 Abstract submission deadline for posters and talks is August 29 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️
More information here: asabwinter.github.io/2025/
Registration is now open 🎉 Abstract submission deadline for posters and talks is August 29 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️
More information here: asabwinter.github.io/2025/
August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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#ABL2025 Plenary Spotlight: Dr Anna Stöckl @anna-stoeckl.bsky.social ⭐
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how Dr Stöckl’s team @insect-vision.bsky.social unravelled the fascinating ways in which pollinators see the hidden patterns of flowers.🦋🌻
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how Dr Stöckl’s team @insect-vision.bsky.social unravelled the fascinating ways in which pollinators see the hidden patterns of flowers.🦋🌻
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
August 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
#ABL2025 Plenary Spotlight: Dr Anna Stöckl @anna-stoeckl.bsky.social ⭐
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how Dr Stöckl’s team @insect-vision.bsky.social unravelled the fascinating ways in which pollinators see the hidden patterns of flowers.🦋🌻
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how Dr Stöckl’s team @insect-vision.bsky.social unravelled the fascinating ways in which pollinators see the hidden patterns of flowers.🦋🌻
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
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#ABL2025 Plenary Spotlight: Dr Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy ⭐
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how @avispatica.bsky.social Dr Mora-Kepfer Uy’s team uncovered captivating ways in which parasites reprogram the behaviour and lifespan of insects. 🐝🪱
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how @avispatica.bsky.social Dr Mora-Kepfer Uy’s team uncovered captivating ways in which parasites reprogram the behaviour and lifespan of insects. 🐝🪱
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
August 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#ABL2025 Plenary Spotlight: Dr Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy ⭐
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how @avispatica.bsky.social Dr Mora-Kepfer Uy’s team uncovered captivating ways in which parasites reprogram the behaviour and lifespan of insects. 🐝🪱
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Join us on Nov 13-14 to learn how @avispatica.bsky.social Dr Mora-Kepfer Uy’s team uncovered captivating ways in which parasites reprogram the behaviour and lifespan of insects. 🐝🪱
Learn more about the conference: ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
Reposted by Catherine Macri
✨3 months until our online conference ! ✨
Discover our amazing plenary speakers in this video! Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested in attending. 🙌
Free registrations here : ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
#animalbehaviour #ethology #onlineconference #ABL2025
Discover our amazing plenary speakers in this video! Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested in attending. 🙌
Free registrations here : ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
#animalbehaviour #ethology #onlineconference #ABL2025
August 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
✨3 months until our online conference ! ✨
Discover our amazing plenary speakers in this video! Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested in attending. 🙌
Free registrations here : ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
#animalbehaviour #ethology #onlineconference #ABL2025
Discover our amazing plenary speakers in this video! Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested in attending. 🙌
Free registrations here : ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
#animalbehaviour #ethology #onlineconference #ABL2025
Reposted by Catherine Macri
See our new work on "Seasonal and nutritional modulation of honeybee olfactory learning by the short neuropeptide F". A great study by Rafael Carvalho da Silva under the supervision of Gabriela de Brito sanchez, with the essential contribution of David Baracchi.
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
Seasonal and nutritional modulation of honeybee olfactory learning by the short neuropeptide F | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Neuropeptides are crucial molecules in the nervous system, regulating various biological
processes. Neuropeptide F (NPF) and its shorter form, short neuropeptide F (sNPF),
serve functions in invertebr...
doi.org
August 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
See our new work on "Seasonal and nutritional modulation of honeybee olfactory learning by the short neuropeptide F". A great study by Rafael Carvalho da Silva under the supervision of Gabriela de Brito sanchez, with the essential contribution of David Baracchi.
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
Reposted by Catherine Macri
See our latest paper in @iScience_CP on opsin type distribution in the ommatidia and ocelli of the 3 castes of the honey bee (workers, queens and drones). A fantastic worker done by A. Durand, S. Larnaudie, D. Champleovier, B. Ronsin & Isabelle Lafon
cell.com/iscience/fullt…
cell.com/iscience/fullt…
July 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
See our latest paper in @iScience_CP on opsin type distribution in the ommatidia and ocelli of the 3 castes of the honey bee (workers, queens and drones). A fantastic worker done by A. Durand, S. Larnaudie, D. Champleovier, B. Ronsin & Isabelle Lafon
cell.com/iscience/fullt…
cell.com/iscience/fullt…
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📣 SEMINAR TODAY! 🐜
Join us at 14:00 GMT for Prof. Dr. Flavio Roces' talk on how leaf-cutting ants build and climate-control their nests! 🌿
📍 Live on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
✅ Free & open to all!
#AnimalBehaviour #LeafCuttingAnts #NestArchitecture
Join us at 14:00 GMT for Prof. Dr. Flavio Roces' talk on how leaf-cutting ants build and climate-control their nests! 🌿
📍 Live on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
✅ Free & open to all!
#AnimalBehaviour #LeafCuttingAnts #NestArchitecture
Seminar Series 2025: 3. Dr. Flavio Roces
YouTube video by Animal Behaviour Live
www.youtube.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
📣 SEMINAR TODAY! 🐜
Join us at 14:00 GMT for Prof. Dr. Flavio Roces' talk on how leaf-cutting ants build and climate-control their nests! 🌿
📍 Live on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
✅ Free & open to all!
#AnimalBehaviour #LeafCuttingAnts #NestArchitecture
Join us at 14:00 GMT for Prof. Dr. Flavio Roces' talk on how leaf-cutting ants build and climate-control their nests! 🌿
📍 Live on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
✅ Free & open to all!
#AnimalBehaviour #LeafCuttingAnts #NestArchitecture
Reposted by Catherine Macri
We’re excited to announce @avispatica.bsky.social (Univ. of Rochester) as a plenary speaker at #ABL2025! 🙌
Dr Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy’s talk will explore how parasites reprogram social wasps—revealing deep insights into plasticity, manipulation & coevolution. 🐝
#HostParasite #Parasitism #Coevolution
Dr Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy’s talk will explore how parasites reprogram social wasps—revealing deep insights into plasticity, manipulation & coevolution. 🐝
#HostParasite #Parasitism #Coevolution
July 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Reposted by Catherine Macri
📣 1 WEEK TO GO! 🐜
Leaf-cutting ants don’t just build nests; they build climate-controlled cities.
🎥 Watch the teaser for Prof. Flavio Roces’ talk on their environmental adaptations.
🗓️Tuesday 29 July – 14:00 GMT
📍Live on YouTube : www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
Leaf-cutting ants don’t just build nests; they build climate-controlled cities.
🎥 Watch the teaser for Prof. Flavio Roces’ talk on their environmental adaptations.
🗓️Tuesday 29 July – 14:00 GMT
📍Live on YouTube : www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
July 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
📣 1 WEEK TO GO! 🐜
Leaf-cutting ants don’t just build nests; they build climate-controlled cities.
🎥 Watch the teaser for Prof. Flavio Roces’ talk on their environmental adaptations.
🗓️Tuesday 29 July – 14:00 GMT
📍Live on YouTube : www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
Leaf-cutting ants don’t just build nests; they build climate-controlled cities.
🎥 Watch the teaser for Prof. Flavio Roces’ talk on their environmental adaptations.
🗓️Tuesday 29 July – 14:00 GMT
📍Live on YouTube : www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORc...
Reposted by Catherine Macri
We welcome the 2nd plenary speaker at #ABL2025. 🙌🙌
@anna-stoeckl.bsky.social from @uni-konstanz.de reveals how insect pollinators interpret floral patterns to guide foraging. From hawkmoth vision to neural templates—this talk will bridge behaviour, neuroethology & sensory biology. 🦋🪻
@anna-stoeckl.bsky.social from @uni-konstanz.de reveals how insect pollinators interpret floral patterns to guide foraging. From hawkmoth vision to neural templates—this talk will bridge behaviour, neuroethology & sensory biology. 🦋🪻
July 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We welcome the 2nd plenary speaker at #ABL2025. 🙌🙌
@anna-stoeckl.bsky.social from @uni-konstanz.de reveals how insect pollinators interpret floral patterns to guide foraging. From hawkmoth vision to neural templates—this talk will bridge behaviour, neuroethology & sensory biology. 🦋🪻
@anna-stoeckl.bsky.social from @uni-konstanz.de reveals how insect pollinators interpret floral patterns to guide foraging. From hawkmoth vision to neural templates—this talk will bridge behaviour, neuroethology & sensory biology. 🦋🪻
Reposted by Catherine Macri
📣 SEMINAR SERIES 2025 📣
Only one week to go before our next seminar! 🐘
🎥 Is the teaser tempting you ? Come listen to Dr. TNC Vidya and PhD students Athira TK & Ankana Sanyal
📆 Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 10am GMT
📍 Live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpdD...
💡 Free & open to all
Only one week to go before our next seminar! 🐘
🎥 Is the teaser tempting you ? Come listen to Dr. TNC Vidya and PhD students Athira TK & Ankana Sanyal
📆 Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 10am GMT
📍 Live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpdD...
💡 Free & open to all
June 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
📣 SEMINAR SERIES 2025 📣
Only one week to go before our next seminar! 🐘
🎥 Is the teaser tempting you ? Come listen to Dr. TNC Vidya and PhD students Athira TK & Ankana Sanyal
📆 Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 10am GMT
📍 Live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpdD...
💡 Free & open to all
Only one week to go before our next seminar! 🐘
🎥 Is the teaser tempting you ? Come listen to Dr. TNC Vidya and PhD students Athira TK & Ankana Sanyal
📆 Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 10am GMT
📍 Live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpdD...
💡 Free & open to all
Thanks to my colleague Michel for this great gift ☺️, I was just in need of some inspiration while writing my PhD introduction !
The french translation of the mind of a bee by Lars Chittka 🐝
The french translation of the mind of a bee by Lars Chittka 🐝
June 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thanks to my colleague Michel for this great gift ☺️, I was just in need of some inspiration while writing my PhD introduction !
The french translation of the mind of a bee by Lars Chittka 🐝
The french translation of the mind of a bee by Lars Chittka 🐝
Today is #WorldBeeDay! In our team, we try to show our appreciation for these amazing animals every day—not just as research models, but as sentient beings playing a crucial role in our ecosystems.
We also hope to inspire younger generations to care, protect, and stand up for them.
Save the bees! 🐝
We also hope to inspire younger generations to care, protect, and stand up for them.
Save the bees! 🐝
May 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Today is #WorldBeeDay! In our team, we try to show our appreciation for these amazing animals every day—not just as research models, but as sentient beings playing a crucial role in our ecosystems.
We also hope to inspire younger generations to care, protect, and stand up for them.
Save the bees! 🐝
We also hope to inspire younger generations to care, protect, and stand up for them.
Save the bees! 🐝
Reposted by Catherine Macri
May 20th: world bee day! Protect the environnement, save the bees and all the living creatures!
May 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
May 20th: world bee day! Protect the environnement, save the bees and all the living creatures!
Reposted by Catherine Macri
Some of the participants of the Neuroethology meeting, satellite of the annual meeting of the French Neuroscience Society. We had a terrific day in Montpellier with fascinating talks and exciting discussions! Thanks to Manu Perisse and his team for the wonderful hosting!
May 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Some of the participants of the Neuroethology meeting, satellite of the annual meeting of the French Neuroscience Society. We had a terrific day in Montpellier with fascinating talks and exciting discussions! Thanks to Manu Perisse and his team for the wonderful hosting!
Reposted by Catherine Macri
⏮️ Missed our first seminar of 2025? No worries!
You can still catch Dr. @damienfarine.bsky.social's talk “The Costs of Collective Behaviour” on YouTube — but only until next Tuesday! 🐦⏳
🎥 Don’t wait — watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9z...
You can still catch Dr. @damienfarine.bsky.social's talk “The Costs of Collective Behaviour” on YouTube — but only until next Tuesday! 🐦⏳
🎥 Don’t wait — watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9z...
Seminar Series 2025: 1. Dr. Damien Farine
YouTube video by Animal Behaviour Live
www.youtube.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
⏮️ Missed our first seminar of 2025? No worries!
You can still catch Dr. @damienfarine.bsky.social's talk “The Costs of Collective Behaviour” on YouTube — but only until next Tuesday! 🐦⏳
🎥 Don’t wait — watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9z...
You can still catch Dr. @damienfarine.bsky.social's talk “The Costs of Collective Behaviour” on YouTube — but only until next Tuesday! 🐦⏳
🎥 Don’t wait — watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc9z...
Reposted by Catherine Macri
En 2025, CNRS et France Universités co-organisent les médailles de la médiation scientifique. Objectif : faire rayonner les projets science et société de l’ensemble des établissements d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche.
Infos et candidatures
➡️ franceuniversites.fr/actualite/le...
Infos et candidatures
➡️ franceuniversites.fr/actualite/le...
April 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
En 2025, CNRS et France Universités co-organisent les médailles de la médiation scientifique. Objectif : faire rayonner les projets science et société de l’ensemble des établissements d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche.
Infos et candidatures
➡️ franceuniversites.fr/actualite/le...
Infos et candidatures
➡️ franceuniversites.fr/actualite/le...