Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace in the news

Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, defends Parcoursup against abolition calls while admitting it needs improvements, as student organizations prepare to meet with him to discuss their concerns.

Philippe Baptiste discusses concerns about high school violence, university blockades, the continuation of 1 euro meals, defends Parcoursup against racism claims, and addresses issues with the baccalaureate's success rate.

The Minister of Higher Education condemned violence in student protests and criticized La France insoumise for their stance on the issue.

The Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space, Philippe Baptiste, visited the Institute of Integrative Biology of the Cell (I2BC) in Gif-sur-Yvette to meet researchers.

A new Centrale engineering school is being created in Toulouse, led by N7 and backed by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space, with a target opening in 2028.

The Fête de la science, sponsored by chef Thierry Marx, offers various scientific events and launches a new children's podcast on science.

The Minister of Higher Education's visit to a university campus in Lorient is criticized by the Young Communists as a public relations stunt, not a genuine effort to engage with students.

The Minister of Higher Education outlined reforms for health studies, increased funding for student meals, enhanced existing student aid, proposed regulation for private education, and boosted the research budget to counter a decline in France's scientific standing.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Space announced a record 3 million students in 2026, increased funding for higher education and research, a 1-euro meal program, stable tuition fees, and 2.5 billion euros for student grants.

Beuvron-en-Auge is hosting a science festival, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space, offering sensory and scientific activities across three village locations.

The Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space visited a university to discuss student life, confirming the success of the 1€ student meal program and allocating 143 million euros for its continued support in the 2027 budget.

The Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space, Philippe Baptiste, will visit the University of Southern Brittany in Lorient on September 21, 2026.

The National Forum on Research Data (ANDOR) will take place on November 9-10, 2026, in Montpellier, focusing on the production, sharing, and use of scientific data, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space.

The Minister of Higher Education, Philippe Baptiste, will visit Université Bretagne-Sud in Lorient to discuss higher education, research, and student life as part of the 2027 finance bill.

Philippe Baptiste, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Space, will visit Lorient on September 21, 2026, to discuss student life and the 2027 finance bill.

Philippe Baptiste, the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space, will visit the University of Southern Brittany in Lorient on September 21, 2026.

The 2026 student academic year press conference will cover past actions and future orientations in student life, campus, and education pathways.

The Minister of Higher Education and Space, Philippe Baptiste, stated that the Senate's academic excellence report proposals cannot be implemented within six months.

The Minister of Higher Education emphasizes discussing the baccalaureate's role during the presidential election, citing high university failure rates and advocating for preparatory years and a shift in focus towards vocational training.

Philippe Baptiste discusses European space strategy, emphasizing multilateralism, the value of European technology like Ariane 6 and Galileo, and the need for greater autonomy while acknowledging budget increases for space research.