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Tawana Kupe, charisma at the service of African universities

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Last October, on the recommendation of Patrick Caron, Vice-President in charge of International Relations, the University of Montpellier awarded Professor Tawana Kupe the title of Doctor Honoris Causa. A Zimbabwean, this media specialist has had a brilliant career in South Africa, culminating in his current position as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria.

Chipepo Kankasa, "the obsession with transmission".

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Last October, on the recommendation of Montpellier professor Philippe Vande Perre, the University of Montpellier awarded an honorary doctorate to Zambian pediatrician Chipepo Kankasa. Unanimously recognized for her research into mother-to-child transmission of HIV, she is also the driving force behind access to antiretroviral treatment for African children and the prevention strategies implemented in Zambia to combat HIV transmission through breastfeeding.

Learning from the Future" symposium

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November 04, 2021

This third symposium, designed and organized by the Centre de Soutien aux Innovations Pédagogiques...

Denis Mukwege, honorary doctor

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Winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize for his fight against mass rape and sexual violence against women in his country the DRC, the man many refer to as "the man who fixes women" has once again pleaded for changes in international criminal law and for gender equality.

Africa, one of our priorities

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October 04, 2021

One of the major events of 2021 will be Montpellier's hosting of the Nouveau Sommet...