UPCité and Inalco Sign a Framework Agreement

Over the course of their history, Université Paris Cité and the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco) have developed strong ties in research, training, international relations, student experience as well as scientific and technical information. The two institutions now wish to pursue their bonds by committing to a strategic bilateral partnership, based on the development and implementation of innovative bilateral projects that will provide long-term structure. In connection with this, UPCité and Inalco have signed a framework agreement on Wednesday, January 8th 2025, formalising their commitment to working together and pooling their resources. This partnership will focus on several key themes.

Research

The two institutions aim to build on their existing scientific collaborations and continue their involvement in the joint research units where they are co-supervisors. Through this new framework agreement, Inalco and UPCité also intend to submit joint responses to future calls for projects. Among the subjects of shared interest, the two parties wish to develop synergies in doctoral training and promoting projects in the field of digital humanities, notably through the development of common platforms.

Training in French as a foreign language (FLE), rare and little taught languages

As part of this agreement, the two institutions also wish to formalise their cooperation in language training, through the pooling of certain courses in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and rare languages, for the benefit of students from both institutions. Finally, the two institutions intend to cooperate in the preparation of agrégations in rare or little-taught languages.

Professional integration and international action

Professional integration remains a key concern for both institutions. In particular, joint efforts will be made to enhance the language skills of their students, through the development of international voluntary work in companies (VIE) and administration (VIA) and support for joint international initiatives.

Student life

UPCité and Inalco also wish to pursue and deepen their efforts in the realm of student life, in order to provide their student community with a welcoming, high-quality working environment that will enable them to envisage their studies with peace of mind. The proximity of UPCité’s Grands Moulins campus and Inalco’s Pôle des langues et civilisations in the 13th arrondissement facilitates the development of joint initiatives. The collaboration between the two establishments will cover all aspects of student life (study facilities, promotion of the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and initiatives to promote gender equality, actions to promote health prevention, promotion and education, sports facilities ). Its aim will be to facilitate the various approaches by recognising and pooling certain protocols.

Last but not least, the two partners wish to pool their views on shared issues, notably by promoting training for their respective communities in the subjects that permeate higher education and research: ethics, deontology and scientific integrity, VSS, and preventing outside influence and interference in the academic world.