École normale supérieure de Lyon

CERGIC postdoctoral researcher Kenza Elass won the “Young Researcher Prize,” awarded by the University of Luxembourg for her article “What Do Women Want in a Job?”

For the first time in France since 1983, the 15th European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) will be held in Bordeaux from April 9 to 15, 2026. Supported by ENS de Lyon, this international competition for girls brings together 60 countries and nearly 250 participants, and promotes gender equality in science and technology fields.

On the School's website and social media pages, meet inspiring women who are committed to research with determination and passion. ENS de Lyon pays tribute to their careers, which prove that women have a rightful place in research.

From February 11 to March 12, ENS de Lyon is offering events and resources on issues related to women's rights and the visibility of women in research.

From February 11, 2026, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to March 12, 2026, Science is a Woman's Job Day, meet women involved in research at ENS de Lyon, take part in events dedicated to women's rights and gender equality, and learn about ENS de Lyon's initiatives and commitments to gender equality.

Openness and diversity feature prominently among the strategic actions of ENS de Lyon's institutional project. A new master plan for professional equality between women and men has been adopted for 2024-2026, with a number of key actions that reinforce the policy of equality and prevention of gender-based and sexual violence for both students and staff. Particular attention is being paid to girls' and women's access to scientific fields and careers, as well as to the working conditions of female PhD students and young researchers.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Anne L'Huillier, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics, visited the “La Science taille XXELLES” exhibition on the Descartes site of ENS de Lyon, and presented Emmanuel Trizac, President of ENS de Lyon, with a facsimile of her medal. This replica will be on display in the Félix Pécaut forum, to pay tribute to Anne L'Huillier's scientific career, but also to promote scientific careers to young people, particularly women.

Monday 11 February marks the 10th consecutive International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It's an opportunity to remember the importance of promoting equal access and participation in science for all. And to find out about the initiatives taken by ENS de Lyon to encourage more women to take up science, particularly in fields where they are under-represented.

Margot Giacinti and Sarah Jean-Jacques are joint recipients of this PhD thesis award.

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women takes place every year on November 25. To mark this day, several awareness-raising events are planned throughout the month at ENS de Lyon.

March 8, 2024, on International Women's Day

On Sunday, February 11, we'll be celebrating the International Day of Women and Grils in Science. This year, the United Nations has placed the 9th Assembly of this day under the theme "Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability". An opportunity to highlight the importance of promoting equal access and participation in science for all. And to discover the initiatives of ENS de Lyon, as well as the women researchers, teachers and alumni honored.

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women takes place every year on November 25. ENS de Lyon is more involved than ever through its commitments and its action plan in place since spring 2021.

Discover the events supported by ENS de Lyon to the occasion of this day

Florence Françon joined ENS de Lyon on October 11th.

March 8, 2022, on International Women's Day