ColibriSupport for students and researchers in exile

Organizations offering sports and cultural activities for exiled audiences are invited by Espace Colibri to present their work and program for the 2026-2027 year.

Depending on the targeted degree or training program, applications are prepared at different times of the year. Knowing these periods allows you to plan ahead! The Colibri office is available to provide information and assist you with preparing your application files.

This interview highlights the remarkable academic and personal journey of Mushfiqullah Sapay, a young Afghan civil engineer who, despite political upheaval and threats to his freedom, continued to conduct high-level research. His experience reflects the vital role of universities in preserving knowledge, collaboration, and human dignity.

Recipient of the PAUSE and GATES programs, Professor Ievgeniia Bodarenko joined Université Grenoble Alpes after being displaced by the war in Ukraine. In this interview, she reflects on her academic journey, her research on information warfare and memetics, and her integration into the UGA scientific community.

Regular meetings designed for exiled individuals at UGA, Colibri Cafés aim to encourage mutual acquaintance and support among supported students, as well as discussions on a wide variety of topics: practical aspects of life in France (resuming studies), creative workshops, presentations of local associations, cultural discoveries, etc.

To celebrate the end of the classes organized as part of the Co-former scheme, teachers, learners, and the Colibri team gathered for a snack. A friendly moment before the program's summer break!

At a Christmas gathering, individuals in exile supported by the Colibri space received gift boxes. This solidarity initiative was set up to support isolated people during the holiday season.

To celebrate the end of the first-semester classes organized as part of the Co-former scheme, teachers, learners, and the Colibri team got together.

100 chances - 100 Emplois is a program that connects supportive companies with job seekers. Its goal is to help candidates succeed in their professional projects. The next modules dedicated to beneficiaries of international protection (BPI) and newcomers will take place in April and October 2024.

Every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, the Colibri space offers a group session to help you apply on Parcoursup.

The AGORA project (Grenoble Alpes Métropole Academy for the Participation of Refugees) aims to bring refugees together to discuss their reception in Grenoble and collaborate on ways to improve services.

The Migrants en Isère collective, in partnership with citizen networks and on the occasion of World Refugee Day, invites you to the 2nd Hospitality and Solidarity Encounters

In order to provide the best possible welcome to students forced to flee their countries devastated by war or conflict, the Fondation UGA launched the "Students in Exile" fund in early 2022. This fund will award scholarships to enable these young people to come to Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) to continue their studies. In response to recent urgency, the Fondation UGA launched a public campaign at the beginning of March. Already, 18,000 euros have been raised to supplement the 80,000 euros already mobilized by the founders of the Fondation UGA.

Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is joining forces with France Universités and French and European universities to express its support for the academic, scientific, and student communities, as well as the entire Ukrainian people, during this tragic period for their country. More than ever, UGA defends the values of peace and democracy around the world.

In celebration of World Refugee Day, Université Grenoble Alpes is partnering with Grenoble-Alpes Métropole to offer a program of events and activities hosted by various local partners during Refugee Week.

Université Grenoble Alpes, Crous Grenoble Alpes, and their partners reaffirm their strong commitment to students and are strengthening existing measures to combat student poverty and support them during this unprecedented period.

To combat student financial hardship and isolation, Agoraé serves as both a basic necessities store and a social and community hub.

Grenoble Alpes Métropole has produced a guide designed to provide newcomers to the metropolitan area with the practical information they need to simplify their procedures and daily life.