University of Lorraine

University of all knowledge, the University of Lorraine promotes the pooling of knowledge. From the basic sciences to the human sciences, it creates trans-disciplinary eco-systems at the service of innovation, which accelerate the transition from knowledge to applications.

In the heart of Europe, the University of Lorraine relies on a network of partner universities in the Greater Region and around the world. It founds its international reach on the mobility of researchers, teachers-researchers and students and the internationalisation of its training.

Universality

The University of Lorraine enriches the field of knowledge in all fields of science, by bringing disciplines and knowledge into dialogue.
Integrated into the national and international scientific community, it puts its results at the service of humans.
The University of Lorraine guarantees its members respect for the fundamental rights of the human person and in particular ensures that everyone is integrated with respect for gender equality and diversity.

Creativity

Conscious of being part of a world in perpetual and rapid change, the University of Lorraine sees itself as a dynamic and inventive structure, in each of its missions.
The University of Lorraine relies on interdisciplinarity to invent new ways of producing and displaying knowledge.
The University of Lorraine is committed to being innovative in its modes of operation and in its practices, in order to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Reflexivity

The University of Lorraine produces and passes on knowledge validated by a collective work based on independence, transparency and the refusal of any dogmatism.
The University of Lorraine is constantly questioning its objectives and results, its practices and methods, in order to meet the expectations and needs of its environment as well as its members, staff and students.

Solidarity

By promoting collegiality and dialogue, the sharing of experiences and the pooling of skills, the University of Lorraine allows its members and its structures to carry out their missions and contribute to the collective project.
The University of Lorraine puts its knowledge and skills at the service of its environment, society, economic and cultural development of the territory.

Responsibility

The University of Lorraine is committed to constantly evaluating the benefits and risks associated with advances in scientific knowledge.
Committed to the heart of the city, it contributes to the training of free and responsible citizens, in respect of humanist values.