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[ EDITORIAL ] Dear students, As a new academic year begins, all of us at Université de Nantes are pleased to welcome students especially [ CONTENTS ] those who have just received their high school diploma. Every year, there are more than 37,000 students WELCOME preparing one of our 164 degrees within one of our 20 components. Around 4,200 international students, representing a wide range of countries, will be joining 3 us this year and we are pleased and proud to count them as part of the University. GETTING STARTED The future is in youth education, innovation and research. In order to take part in these major challenges, Université de Nantes offers a new model of University in France. This new and decompartmentalised model will bring 13 together Higher Education as well as Research operators (Grands Ecoles, Research Units, University hospitals). Beginning in 2020, it will bring the focus of attention to matters regarding access to quality Higher Education for everyone. The objective being to create the necessary conditions for success and fulfilment for every student and to facilitate major innovation. 23 STUDY Pursuing a degree, whether in a university program, a technical or vocational field, always requires a strong personal investment. Whatever your goal may be, all of us at Université de Nantes are committed to helping you carry it out in the best conditions. While implementing your project and building your future, you also have the 33 SUCCEED opportunity to get involved on campus. We are devoted to supporting your initiatives and guiding you in your projects. STUDENT LIFE We are proud to welcome 150 student associations from a wide variety of interests on our campuses. These associations promote expression, exchange and citizenship awareness among the student body and are all essential for 51 the high standing of the University. We are committed to enabling project planning, fulfilment of ambition, GLOSSARY cultivation of differences and to connecting talents. I hope you have an exciting year, full of audacity, creativity and success and 69 I pledge a strong and unfailing support from our University. Olivier Laboux President of Université de Nantes
[ WELCOME ] 4 UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: UNIQUE AND NEW 7 TO BE A STUDENT, TO BE A CITIZEN 10 THE GOVERNANCE OF UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES 69 GLOSSARY
[ WELCOME ] 4 [ WELCOME ] 5 UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: UNIQUE AND NEW UNIQUE AND NEW on UNIVERSITY FRENCH UNIQue and new A New and Unique university Université de Nantes actively Dynamic, combative, creative model. participates in the city. and united. Université de Nantes has never stopped Rooted in Nantes – a city renowned for Université de Nantes is involved moving forward. In the last 50 years, its vitality, culture, economic development in education development in order Université de Nantes has taken training and its quality of life – Université de Nantes to encourage its advancement following and research to the highest level and radiates also thanks to its 2 campuses in students’ needs. Université de Nantes has become part of the Times Saint-Nazaire and La-Roche-sur-Yon. enjoys the major assets needed Higher Education ranking. With 37,000 students (including 4,200 to encourage local, national In January 2020, a new University international students) and 3,820 staff, and international cooperation will emerge in Nantes. Founded by 50% of which is dedicated to research, and to make interdisciplinary Université de Nantes, the University 1 out of 12 Nantes residents works or a factor of innovation and success. Hospital, the INSERM, and Centrale studies at Université de Nantes. True With the Neptune program, Université Nantes, its goal will be to ease cultural, sports and society contributor, our de Nantes encouraged its 1st year cooperation between the Higher universtity also encourages the revitalization students to succeed by offering Education and Reasearch operators. of its region by enriching public debate a continuous support and flexible This new University model aims to lead and by stimulating creativity: conferences, curricula. The University Information up the new institution to the top of up to date media equipment, artists-in- and Guidance Center advises students international rankings, to improve the residence programs, high-level sports, throughout their university years until quality of Education and Research, and student commitment through 150 student their entrance to the labour market. to create the necessary conditions for organisations. Université de Nantes also provides success and fulfilment. Within its campuses, different disciplines a global student experience by offering meet to enrich one another. Within 20 students different services and activities: faculties and schools, 164 degrees are sports and cultural activities, student represented and 55 research laboratories engagement in different organizations, work in all fields of knowledge. solidarity, entrepreneurship, healthcare 1 OUT OF 12 NANTES RESIDENTS WORKS OR Finally, the renowned expertise of its access... STUDIES AT UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES laboratories and researchers makes of Université de Nantes a major key actor of innovation in the territory. S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ WELCOME ] 6 [ WELCOME ] 7 UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: TO BE A STUDENT, UNIQUE AND NEW TO BE A CITIZEN Bird’s eye view of our campuses Université de Nantes Aware of the societal challenges, the university acts has adopted a strategy on its energetic consumption and for its waste Université de Nantes invites you to rise above its campuses. for quality assurance management. You can participate in this collective 360° bird’s eye view visit on: and sustainable deve- lopment in 2014. effort with simple and common sense eco-friendly http://360.univ-nantes.fr actions. Each aerial picture has been enhanced with marks of the main places 67% of the University’s estate Energy Saving Actions: of interest. Those will give you access to presentations of the buildings, is connected to a heat through • Switch off your lap-top and its screen after having pictures and videos. renewable energies network. used it in the computer rooms of the university 50 Gwh • Mark the websites you visit frequently as favorite This is the university annual (this divides up to 4 times the emission of consumption of energy (all kind greenhouse gases) of energy). This is equivalent • Always turn off the light when you leave a room, no to a 120 000 inhabitants city matter for how long you leave in 2018. • Always close the windows when you leave a room • Always close the main doors of the buildings, especially during winter time Management of the waste We thank you for separating your recyclables respecting the recycling system of your building. We encourage you to use the garbage for can or cup when available. A question, a project ? dqdd@univ-nantes.fr For more information: www.univ-nantes.fr/ qualite-developpement-durable The sorting of waste operation S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ WELCOME ] 8 [ WELCOME ] 9 TO BE A STUDENT, TO BE A STUDENT, TO BE A CITIZEN TO BE A CITIZEN Students Elections Student elections 136 elected Your student representatives students You will have to vote for University elections provide an excellent moment of the renewal of the student’s represent you in all Full members of the councils (like the administrative democracy learning. University authorities. representatives of the univer- and teaching staff representatives), the student sity councils and of your faculty When you elect your representatives within the Elected students in the central representatives are the most suitable interlocutors council. different university authorities, you choose people authorities : between students and the University board. Student’s representatives are who will be your most suitable interlocutors at the • 6 in the Board of directors; elected for a 2-year mandate. University. • 4 phD students in the They give their opinion about degrees’ validation Research Commission; methods, scholarship attributions for international All information will be sent to When students come together for elections, • 16 in the Academics and University Life Commission mobility or students projects, budget matters, social you on your student mailbox: they legitimate their elected students, with high firstname.lastname@etu.univ- (CFVU) ; matters, sports and cultural activities… participation rates. nantes.fr and on your intranet. • 6 in the International There are two kinds of student elections at the Relations Council (CURI). Vice-president and Student counsellor University. Elections for central authorities regarding One Vice-president and one Student counsellor are the whole institution and local elections within the elected for 2 years by the Academics and University faculties. To be a candidate Life Commission. Members of the governing body, You can become an active they are involved in Student Life and elected students member of the university matters. by participating in the AN EVOLVING UNIVERSITY THAT BENEFITS TO EVERYONE: governing body in charge of Elected students within the faculties authorities A FOUNDATION THAT SERVES ITS UNIVERSITY its management. The elected students get a particular status Students are elected in your faculty, school or which allows them to continue Université de Nantes’ Foundation brings together a community committed to the University’s their studies during their institute. Main decisions regarding academic affairs, transformation. It protects the values of transmission and shared knowledge for the benefit of mandate. research and student life are taken in these councils. future generations. Within central authorities (see p. 10) The elected students in the central authorities deal For more information, please refer to our website: with Academics policies affairs, budget, University www.fondation.univ-nantes.fr development strategy. Each donation counts ! ontacts : Fondation de l'Université de Nantes Bâtiment des Ateliers et Chantiers de Nantes 02 72 64 88 92 - fondation@univ-nantes For more information, visit your INTRANET > Engagement et initiatives étudiantes S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ WELCOME ] 10 [ WELCOME ] 11 THE GOVERNANCE THE GOVERNANCE OF UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES OF UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES Two levels of decision making exist: an executive and a legislative level. COUNCIL OF ACADEMICS AFFAIRS CENTRAL BOARDS OF • Research Commission The executive branch The legislative branch: AUTHORITIES REGENTS • Academics and University Life Commission COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The University is headed by a president the councils Vice-presidents who is assisted by a committee (bureau) The main decisions which guide the COMMITTEE Advisors elected for 4 years by the Board of PRESIDENT executive branch are taken by the OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Regents. The committee is composed of councils and the commissions which are Office of Communication the vice-presidents and advisors. composed of professors, administrative and technical staff and students. DIRECTORATE - GENERAL OF ADMINISTRATION They are divided in two levels: • The University level, the cen- Offices in charge of tral level (Board of Regents, Offices in charge of Management University' Activities Support Common services Council of Academic Affairs, and Development Research Commission, Academics and University Life Commission, ACCOUNTING AGENCY International Relations Council) • The component level, the local level. FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES RESEARCH UNITS Administration’s Executive Management The Administration’s Executive Management coordinates and organizes all administrative, financial and technical services of the University. The elected members These services are organized regarding two main missions: • management and development The elected members come from the whole university community and represent • support to academic activities. professors, administrative and technical staff (BIATSS) and the student body. These services implement the policy of the University under the authority of the External members are also represented in the University Councils. General Director of the Services. The elected members are involved in the democratic life of the institution and collectively make decisions about the University. Faculties (also known as UFR), schools, institutes, departments, laboratories The university consists of 20 components: 11 faculties and academic and research units (UFR), 6 institutes, 1 school for teacher training, 1 engineering school and 1 observatory of Earth and planetary sciences. In general, these components consist of academic departments and research laboratories. They have their own management board. S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ GETTING STARTED ] 14 WELCOME AND INFORMATION CENTER 16 YOUR FIRST DAYS 19 SPECIAL ACADEMIC ARRANGEMENTS 20 PASS SUP’, THE STUDENT CARD 69 GLOSSARY
[ GETTING STARTED ] 14 [ GETTING STARTED ] 15 WELCOME WELCOME AND INFORMATION CENTER AND INFORMATION CENTER Guichet Unique - Guichet Unique Services The Languages Center (SUL) French Language Courses Foreign Students offers 2 kinds of french Welcome Center - the At the Guichet Unique, the international relations certifications for international The Langage Center offers French languages courses first stop for foreign students (see p.44) staff and student mentors will give you all the More information on: for all proficiency levels. students ! information you need to get settled in Nantes: i-fle.univ-nantes.fr - Full-time semester courses: DUEF « Diplôme • Administrative Formalities for registering at Universitaire d’Études Françaises » (18h/week) the university and applying for your residence The International - French support courses: Campus Soir (4h/week) Where is the Guichet permit; Relations Office Unique ? - Summer courses: Campus Été (20h/week) • Accommodation information: housing is located at the Maison des At the Maison des Échanges échanges internationaux et de - French certification training: DELF B2 (2h/week) insurance and information on obtaining renters Internationaux et de la la francophonie (MEIF), - Classes for international PhD students (please refer Francophonie (MEIF), insurance and applying for a housing allowance 15 chaussée de la Madeleine to your research lab for more information) 15 chaussée de la Madeleine from the Family Allowance Fund (CAF); in Nantes. in Nantes • Health Insurance: universal health insurance Tram 2 or 3 - stop Hôtel Dieu Tram 2 or 3 - stop Hôtel Dieu (map p. 72 n° 8) Contact : i-fle.univ-nantes.fr (sécurité sociale), supplementary health insurance, (map p. 72 n° 8) reimbursement rates, university health service: Student Health Center-SUMPPS (see p. 56); Do you want a buddy Support throughout your stay Key Dates when you arrive in • French banks: opening a bank account; September ? The staff at the International Relations Office will • Semester 1: August 26th to October 4th, 2019 • Student Jobs: job search information and visa Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes provide you with support and assistance throughout • Semester 2: January 6th to requirements; connects you for free with a your stay in Nantes. local student buddy. 31st, 2020 • Transportation Information: Contact: This intercultural relations • public transport services: Bus and tram (TAN), and support group will help international.accueil@univ-nantes.fr Opening Hours trains (SNCF), you meet new people and get 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday • bike rentals, settled in ! More information on www.univ-nantes.fr/ From 9am to 12pm and from • and everything you need to know about how to foreignstudent 1:30pm to 4:30pm in January get around the city and the region; Help international • Student Life: entertainment, cultural activities students settle in Nantes ! Autour du Monde – Erasmus Student and regional and international associations. Network (ESN) The International Relations Office and ESN Nantes - Autour The association Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes offers Contact: du Monde encourage all various activities and events all year long (buddy Université de Nantes students guichet.unique@univ-nantes.fr to mentor international program, guided visits, polyglot cafés, parties…). www.univ-nantes.fr/guichetunique students through the Buddy The association Autour du Monde - ESN System. Nantes helps you get settled in on your campus and in the city. Duty periods at the To sign up and for more Student Center (Pôle étudiant, see p.58) information visit: Welcome at the Guichet Unique https://buddysystem.eu/fr/ Contact: esn.nantes@gmail.com www.esn-nantes.org S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ GETTING STARTED ] 16 [ GETTING STARTED ] 17 YOUR FIRST DAYS YOUR FIRST DAYS Here are some tips, Read this “welcome” guide Remember to check the Welcome Week tools and information bulletin boards ! to help you have a suc- You’ll find everything you need to get started and to For the IUT, contact your registrar’s office at In addition to your intranet, www.univ-nantes.fr/scolarites cessful academic year. succeed. also check the bulletin boards, you’ll find: Your presence is mandatory. Your student card is Log into your intranet • schedules An informative week where professors will explain • your tutorial groups (TD) the academic program, class schedules, testing, and valuable. www.univ-nantes.fr/intranet • teacher absences and make-up grades. You will also have the opportunity to tour the Your Pass Sup’ is your student classes ID card. To log in, you will need: school. • your student card (your login is the student num- • the examination charter, tests, It proves that you are a student exam schedules and of course This is an ideal time to ask any questions you at Université de Nantes. ber preceded by the letter “e”) your grades may have, familiarize yourself with the course con- Personal, non-transferable • internship offers and informa- tent, tour the facilities and meet your teachers. and indispensable in your tion on student life. daily life. Welcome week calendar Take care of it and carry it Année 2018 Année 2017 - 2019 - 2018 with you at all times ! DUPONT www.univ-nantes.fr/calendrier (see p. 20/21) François Download the UnivNantes app Né(e) le 19/06/1980 to have access to your schedule For questions, contact the secretariat of your Numéro étudiant : 999001A and other useful information: Faculty, institute or school. Vignette certifying INE : 09g9k100027 your University restaurant you are registered at menu, University libraries classes. loans, etc. Learning agreement Each year, in order to update (see p. 37) your Student Card, log on your You are part of an international exchange program ? intranet, download and print • your password on your registration certificate, You have to choose all classes you want to attend your “vignette” issued with your student card, in the to-scratch part. and give your learning agreement duly signed to > VOS WEBSERVICES your administrative international coordinator by the > réinscription et autres procédures de scolarité > Your academic information and web services following deadlines: mes documents. are only available on your INTRANET • 1st semester: October 11th Your “vignette” must always be (see p. 36). • 2nd semester: February 14th kept with your Sudent Card. By using the university’s IT resources you agree to Change your the IT charter given to you at registration. Special academic arrangements INTRANET password Special arrangements are available for working > Vos WEBSERVICES > Mot Download your Registration Certificate students, competitive athletes and students with de passe You need a Certificate of Enrollment during the year ? disabilities (see p. 19) You can download your Certificate on your intranet. INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES > réinscription et autres procédures de scolarité > mes documents. S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ GETTING STARTED ] 18 [ GETTING STARTED ] 19 YOUR FIRST DAYS SPECIAL ACADEMIC ARRANGEMENTS The University Certification in languages Students with disabilities or Competitive athletes Calendar (l’Agenda) Your language skills can be assessed by independent long-term illness Université de Nantes offers certain Available online : agencies. Certification is strongly recommended for adjustments (laptop loan, tutoring, To consider the facilities you will need, univ-nantes.fr/agenda international mobility and employability and in some special timetable arrangements) to allow your first step will be meeting the doctor You will find all necessary cases it is required (engineering schools, teacher competitive athletes to combine studies information and dates for at the Student Health Center-SUMPPS as recruitment, study abroad applications). (See p. 44). soon as possible (take an appointment by and sports in all academic fields. events organized on your campus. e-mail to univ-nantes.contactsante.fr/ Culture and initiatives workshops RendezVous). (See p. 54). Complete the application to get the Interested in meeting with professionals from the This doctor will attest of your situation competitive athlete status available culture scene on your campus ? Experiment with and can recommend arrangements accor- on www.univ-nantes.fr/sport and Check out our toolkit artistic techniques ? Exchange with fellow students in ding to your specific needs. return it to the SUAPS or by e-mail BIENVENUE ! a convival setting by working on a group project and to: This support will be coordinated by the Advice, tips, deals to prepare seeing it through ? Take part in one of the cultural “Relais handicap” of the Student Health Luc PILLOT* your university year on: and artistic workshops. luc.pillot@univ-nantes.fr univ-nantes.fr/bienvenue Center. The “Relais handicap” supports your Your academic advisor, your compet- Registration begins: Week of September 23th, itive athlete advisor or Luc Pillot can student life (access to course content, 2019 at the Pôle Étudiant (map p. 73 n°11) advise you on the use of the specific housing, sport, culture, study abroad) with its partners (Handisup association, academic arrangements. the CROUS, etc.). Don’t forget to contact them. Cultural and associative activities Learn more about the special You have the opportunity to engage in cultural and academic arrangements www.univ- associative activities throughout the year: theatre, www.univ-nantes.fr/relaishandicap nantes.fr/shn exhibitions, concerts, festivals, community events, This website is for students with * Olympic sailing champion etc. (see pp. 57-59). disabilities, where you can download at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games the form to inform us of your special Sports activities needs. These arrangements will allow stu- The university offers a wide variety of sports activi- Contact: dents to achieve these two goals: ties. The full list is available on: +33 (0)2 40 37 10 35 • graduate within a specified time www.univ-nantes.fr/sport relais.handicap@univ-nantes.fr • perform their sports at the highest level. Registration begins: September 2nd, 2019, The competitive athlete student status is with no closing date. (see p. 60). embedded on your Pass Sup’ student ID chip, allowing access to the weight room sports facilities. S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
20 21 PASS Sup’ the student card Questions ? Do I need to pay for my Pass the login and password you received from IZLY on your student email address: • Ask for stopping all dif- ferent uses than CROUS catering by sending and https://mon-espace.izly.fr email to production-cms@ Sup’ card ? univ-nantes.fr giving your • only if absolutely necessary, The Pass Sup’ card is free. you can add credit by paying first name, last name and However if your card is lost with cash at the counter of birthdate. The Pass Sup’ card or stolen, you will be charged the university restaurant. • Report the lost or stolen is the student card at 10 € for a new card (see below under Assistance). How do I pay for meals at the card to the registrar’s office where you registered first Université de Nantes. How long is my Pass Sup’ card university restaurants with my • You will be charged 10 € for You can also use it to valid ? Pass Sup’ card ? a new card. pay at the university Année 2018 Année 2017 - 2019 - 2018 • To pay for meals at the DUPONT Your Pass Sup’ card is valid university restaurant, you What can happen if someone restaurants. throughout your studies. A else uses my card without my François Né(e) le 19/06/1980 must first add credit to your Numéro étudiant : 999001A new sticker will be placed on online “wallet” on knowledge ? INE : 09g9k100027 your card at the beginning of https://mon-espace.izly.fr You must immediately block You should always each academic year. (see the previous question). • At the university restau- your card to prevent some- body else from using it. Uni- carry, with your Pass How do I activate my card ? rants and cafeterias, you versité de Nantes and CROUS Sup’Card, the vignette • Your card is already active and can be used for univer- don’t have to enter a pin number when you pay. Your will not be held responsible for any misuses of your card. certifying that you are sity services. card is directly debited by My card doesn’t work at the registered. ( p. 16) • To use it in the university restaurants, you have to using the rates that apply to you. library, copy machines, to activate your “wallet” (IZLY) access buildings… on line by following the ins- What is the minimum credit I Please inform your regis- tructions from IZLY services can load on my card ? trar’s office. emailed to your university 5 €. address firstname.name@ My card doesn’t work at the This new electronic multiservice card serves With your Pass Sup’ card you can: etu.univ-nantes.fr How can I get back the money university restaurants nor at you as your student ID. It is personal and • In this e-mail you will find that I put on my Pass Sup’ the CROUS ATM machines. non-transferable. This new card is fragile, • prove that you are a student at Université de Nantes your login and password card ? Please notify the staff at the take care of it and remember to carry it with to access your “wallet” on you at all times. You can get your money back counter of your university • pay for meals at any CROUS restaurant https://mon-espace.izly.fr from your online “wallet” restaurant. • borrow books from the University Library • If you did not receive it or if by using your login and You will have to show your Student Card to you lost it, you can ask for password on www.izly.fr. I’m having trouble with my attend the exams, with your Registration • sign up for sports and fitness activities a new one on https://mon- online “wallet” on the website Vignette. espace.izly.fr/Auth/SendActi- https://mon-espace.izly.fr • access certain controlled-access areas vationMail (parking lots, study rooms, etc.) Assistance Please notify the staff at the counter of your university • print documents, in Libraries for instance. My card is lost or has been restaurant. Questions about stolen ? the Pass Sup’ online • If you think you lost (or if wallet ? you’ve been robbed) your Izly card or your mobile How do I add credit to my Pass phone or if you think that Sup’ card ? someone has stolen you Izly • You can add credit on your password, block your card More information on : online wallet from Internet and Izly account as soon as possible. You can do it from www.univ-nantes.fr/carteetudiante (laptop, smartphone, digital tablet…), using your credit your online account on the www.ubl.fr www.crous.fr card or banking informa- Izly website, on the page tion, and accessing with «Mon profil». S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ STUDY ] 24 ACADEMICS 26 DIPLOMAS 28 EXAMS 30 KEY DATES 69 GLOSSARY ACCELERATING KNOWLEDGE
[ STUDY ] 24 [ STUDY ] 25 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS Université de Nantes Université de Nantes is a major research centre in How do I contact a Course Unit system (Unités d’Enseignement - UE) offers academic paths Western France. 64 laboratories work in all areas. teacher ? leading to most degrees The system consists of course units. Each UE has a in higher education, Classes are taught by professors who include • Go to the secretariat of your value defined in ECTS credits and corresponds to the latest research achievements in their faculty, UFR, institute or in short or long study the number of hours of study (lectures, tutorials, school (or department) to get programs. teaching. your teacher’s contact details practical work, personal projects) that the student or office hours. must complete to obtain a UE. A full year represents LMD system: Licence, Master, Doctorate • Consult the directory on the 60 credits or 30 credits per semester. The LMD system mobile app: m.univ-nantes.fr The advantages of this system include: As part of the harmonization • recognition and equivalence Europe-wide of European higher education, • student mobility Diplomas the university study programs • better recognition of the degrees on the labour are organized around three degrees: market 0 60 120 180 240 300 Credits or ECTS 480 • Licence (Undergraduate • the intermediate degrees Deug, DUT (bac +2) and • or on the home page of the Maîtrise (bac +4) continue to be issued. university website. degree) • Master (M) • Doctorate (D). Organization of studies DOCTORATE Semester system LICENCE 3 MASTER 1 MASTER 2 research The admission in Master’s • The licence is divided into 6 semesters and / or pro degrees is selective. • The master is organized in 4 semesters Do not forget to apply on www.univ-nantes.fr/ Credits can be accumulated and transferred LICENCE 1 LICENCE 2 candidature-master Each semester is assigned 30 credits or ECTS If you want to change DUT 1 DUT 2 ENGINEER (European Credit Transfer System), common to programs during your many European countries: first year of Licence : • licence, 6 semesters validated = 180 credits You can do so at the end of • master, 4 semesters validated = 300 credits the first semester. Check with the Registration Office of your Holders of a master can prepare a doctoral thesis Faculty, Institute or School LICENCE which corresponds to 480 credits, or 180 additional where you want to enrol. PRO credits after the master. Find the UFR contact informa- tion on www.univ-nantes.fr/ scolarites/demarches PACES* HEALTH (MEDECINE, DENTISTRY, PHARMACY, MIDWIFERY) *P ACES: first year common to health studies S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ STUDY ] 26 [ STUDY ] 27 DIPLOMAS DIPLOMAS A government-sanc- baccalaureate + 2 years If you want to study baccalaureate + 5 years tioned diploma and physiotherapy in teaching backed-up by DUT Nantes*, you have two Master research. The University Diploma of Technology (DUT) is a possibilities: The Master is a 2-year program. During the first 2-year degree program. The DUT trains students to • to pass a competitive exam year (Master 1) students begin a specialization. In Health Studies work as senior technicians in all fields, for immediate at the end of the PACES (60 the second year (Master 2), students can choose The first year of health studies entry to the workplace. spots) a “professional” path for immediate entry in the (PACES) consists of core To pursue an advanced degree after the DUT • to study physiotherapy at the labor market or a “research” path for pursuing classes that prepare students to STAPS for the first year (up to doctoral studies. Many Master 2 programs require an (general licence, professional licence or engineering to 100 students, only the first take the entrance exams to the internship of 4 to 6 months (at a business or research schools of medicine, pharmacy, school) students must submit an application or have 32 students in rank are selec- dentistry and midwifery. The their experiential learning validated before being ted at the end of the year) organization). curriculum is common to the admitted. *Institut de formation en www.univ-nantes.fr/master 4 branches, with specific www.univ-nantes.fr/dut masso-kinésitherapie of Saint- classes in the second semester. baccalaureate + 5 years Sébastien-sur-Loire offers 92 Université de Nantes has three spots allocated by the regional health studies programs: baccalaureate + 3 years council of Pays de la Loire, Engineering degree dentistry, pharmacy, medicine Licence https://www.ifm3r.fr Université de Nantes has an engineering school: and medical technology (orthoptics, speech pathology The Licence is a 3-year program. At the end of the Polytech Nantes. This is a 3-year program for and midwifery), taught in three second year, several choices are available: a general students who have already completed a 2-year degree schools in Nantes: licence, professional licence or engineering school. (L2 or DUT, for example). It is designed for students • Medicine and Medical who want to be senior engineers in industry or Technology The general licence can lead to further studies in a Master program or the competitive exams for civil industrial public service. • Dentistry service. polytech.univ-nantes.fr • Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences. The professional licence, developed in partnership with businesses, prepares students for immediate baccalaureate + 8 years entry into the workplace in fields that require Doctorate specialized skills. It does not lead to further studies The Doctorate is open to holders of a Master degree. towards a Master. This degree is awarded after defending a thesis, www.univ-nantes.fr/licence written under the supervision and responsibility of a thesis director. The thesis is usually done in three years. The Doctorate leads to careers in research and development in the private sector but also careers as professors or researchers in public institutions (universities, CNRS…). www.univ-nantes.fr/ecolesdoctorales Tutorials in Pharmacy S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ STUDY ] 28 [ STUDY ] 29 EXAMS EXAMS Exam schedule Testing To contact your Succeeding in your UE, Semester, Year Registrar’s Office: Exam notifications will For each course unit (UE) you will be tested: Each academic field has its own grading require- be posted in the hall of your INTRANET > Scolarité, faculty. • either by continuous assessment ments. Please see your registrar’s office for more inscription, calendrier information. For the IUT, there are no exam • or by one or more final exams sessions, only continuous assessment. • or by a combination of the two. The School of Engineering, Earn Sports Points Polytech, has specific study Each semester, in some faculties, schools or insti- regulations. The day of the exam tutes, points can be earned through sports classes. • Do not forget to check the bulletin board for the For questions, contact the secretariat of your Faculty, dates and location of your exams institute or school. • Show up 30 minutes before your exam starts • Pay careful attention to the location of your exam • Do not forget your identification card AND your Passing into the next year student card with the vignette certifying that you have registered (see p. 16). L1 L2 if at least one semester is validated L2 L3 If both semesters of L1 are validated + 1 semester of L2 L3 M1 Only if all semesters of the three years of Licence Exam sites are validated and you have earned your Licence degree Your exams may take place: M1 M2 Only if the M1 is fully validated • on your campus Grade repetition subject to approval • at the SUAPS (map p. 73 n° 15) • at the stadium Pierre Quinon (map p. 73) • at la Beaujoire (for PACES exam). Exam S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ STUDY ] 30 [ STUDY ] 31 KEY DATES KEY DATES Check the university calendar of your Events calendar for all the campuses is January 6th to Guichet Unique - Foreign Students Welcome Center, UFR, institute or school on: available on: January 31st the first stop for foreign students www.univ-nantes.fr/calendrier www.univ-nantes.fr/agenda February Submission of FSDIE applications (see p. 57) For all information regarding your courses, please visit your faculty, UFR, Mid-January International Application deadline for 1st year undergraduate admission institute or school website. Dossier Social Etudiant. Fill in your scholarship application and your January 15th accommodation application (university residences) on : www.etudiant. to May 31st Semester 2 gouv.fr International Application deadline for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate End of March and graduate admission April Submission of FSDIE applications (see p. 57) April 11th to April Spring holidays 26th May Second semester exams June Submission of FSDIE applications (see p. 57) Mid-June Start of the second exam session July 5th Registration begins - Welcome to the University August 26th to September 10th First day of classes (depending on your degree) August 26th to Guichet Unique - Foreign Students Welcome Center, Semester 1 October 4th the first stop for foreign students October Submission of FSDIE applications (support for student projects) (see p. 57) December 21st to Christmas holidays January 5th Mid-December to mid-January First semester exams S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ SUCCEED ] 34 10 KEY TIPS 35 SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED 36 STUDENT INTRANET 37 UNIVNANTES MOBILE APP BEING A VISIONARY 38 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 40 BROADENNING YOUR KNOWLEDGE 42 CERTIFICATIONS 45 LANGUAGE COURSES 46 WORKING TOWARDS YOUR CAREER GOALS 48 STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP 69 GLOSSARY
[ SUCCEED ] 34 [ SUCCEED ] 35 10 KEY TIPS SUPPORT SERVICES for a successful academic year TO HELP YOU SUCCEED 1 Confidence 6 Support network Université de Nantes New student orientation Higher education is the logical has developed a number Loneliness is common among students, of systems to help you Mentors: during registration, you are greeted continuation of high school. You especially at first. Try to form small succeed in your studies. by student mentors who help you discover the will have to get used to being more working groups; you can encourage each university, help you with the registration process and independent and that’s a big change. So www.univ-nantes.fr/ other and your grades will improve. reussirsalicence answer any questions you may have. be confident in your abilities, but make sure you stay organized. Welcome Week 7 Reflexes During the first week of classes, your teachers will 2 Organization If you have any doubts, questions, hold meetings where they will explain what you need Plan your study time, set yourself goals problems, seek help. Knowledgeable to know about your schedule, the subjects taught, with specific deadlines and stick to people can help, please don’t hesitate to testing and grades. You will also have the opportunity them. We offer classes on study skills contact them (see p. 35). to tour the university. (see p. 35), make sure you attend. Your Academic advisor 3 Attendance 8 Sociability Your academic advisor assists you throughout Don’t skip classes. Successful students A good way to meet people and make Parcoursup your first year at the university. Academic advisors attend all their classes. Remember that friends is to get involved in a club or Support measures are will answer your questions and provide advice on every hour in class requires one hour of association. Contact the Student Life implemented for students in facilitating the transition between high school and homework to review your notes and do Office (see p. 57) who will refer you to the faculties of Sciences, Sports college. further research. (STAPS), Foreign Languages the many opportunities on campus. (LEA), and at the Economics and Management Institute. University study skills 4 Motivation Contact: During the 1st semester the university offers courses 90 % of successful students have chosen 9 Take breaks Your academic advisor. to help you learn the study skills specific to your a field of study they are interested Get outside, have some fun, get some degree program. Note taking, time management, in. This gives them the energy and exercise or attend a cultural event. This documentary research, group work, critical data motivation to successfully overcome the is also a good way to meet new people. analysis, writing a paper and oral presentation. You difficulties. will also visit the university library during the class. 5 Hard work 10 Look at the big picture Changing tracks after the first There are countless useful resources Take time to think about your future, semester of the first year of Licence you can use to learn more about various try to figure out your real motivations SWITCH You can change tracks after the first semester of subjects (see p. 38 to 45). Using these and your interest in your chosen field your first year of Licence if you have passed all your If you wish to change your resources to learn better and smarter is of study. The SUIO is here to help you academic orientation during the exams, without having to start the whole year over. often what makes the difference between identify your career goals and tailor your year, you can benefit from the good students and the best students. study program (see pp. 46-47). SWITCH arrangement (indivi- duals interviews or collective modules). www.univ-nantes.fr/switch S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ SUCCEED ] 36 [ SUCCEED ] 37 STUDENT INTRANET UNIVNANTES MOBILE APP Access to your intranet The student intranet makes your life UnivNantes: the mobile app that with your login and password easier ! makes your everyday life easier ! see p. 16 Stay connected The mobile app UnivNantes offers a range of useful Change your password Your Student e-mail address: services while on the move: by going to your INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES fisrtname.lastname@etu.univ-nantes.fr • check your timetable and stay informed in real time > Mot de passe Check it regularly as all the information that of course changes* concerns your classes and university life will be sent • find your way around campus, find the building you You have lost your to you at this address. password ? want to go to You can reset it by yourself How to access your student email address ? • stay up-to-date about last minute changes to your online on: www.univ-nantes. sports activities fr/motdepasse You have direct access to your webmail on your The university staff can reset INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES > Webmail • check your book loans and due dates at the your password if you lost it. University library Feel free to ask them. • By redirecting your student email address towards your personal mailbox (http:// • check your University library opening hours in real Please note that for security reasons, passwords cannot be moncompte.univ-nantes.fr puis «ma time provided to you by phone or messagerie») • book a NoctamBU spot (BU Health) email. • By configuring your smartphone or any other • check the daily menu at the university restaurant Advice: mailbox (more information on wiki.univ- nantes.fr/etudiants). • set up your preferences. Never give out your password. *For all students, except IUT de Nantes, Other webservices: IUT de Saint-Nazaire, ESPE Angers and Le Mans. • to get in touch (online forum, chat...); store, Join the community edit and share files (UNCLOUD) #univnantes UnivNantes mobile app • to consult your classes (Madoc), your available on : schedules, your grades • to ensure your success (internship, jobs, 1st university community in France on Twitter and Youtube advice...) with the Career Center (see p.46). WEBSERVICES All your online services available on one platform, Search for UnivNantes INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES in your Store. S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ SUCCEED ] 38 [ SUCCEED ] 39 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UNIVERSITY LIBRARY University Library: The university library will help you NoctamBU The library also offers many services: a tool to help you succeed during your studies ! From September to Mid-June, 400 spots are offered on • individual study spots and working rooms expanded evening hours until for groups; with disabled access Library hours in Nantes 11:30 pm and on weekends at During the academic year, 8:30 With seven locations in Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and the Health Library (city centre, • borrowing of documents and interlibrary loan am to 7 pm Monday to Friday, La Roche-sur-Yon (pp. 64 to 67), the university map p. 72 n° 4). of documents that don’t belong to Université de and and 8:30am to 1pm on library offers you multidisciplinary documentary Nantes; Saturday mornings. Reservation required on: collections, on divers supports, for courses, The Library of Medecine is research, information and leisure. http://nantilus.univ-nantes.fr/ • information by chat and e-mail; open from 8:30am to 6pm from noctambu or even better from mid-October to mid-May. The printed and digital collections are indexed in a your mobile app • documentary research training sessions within University libraries unique catalog, Nantilus: nantilus.univ-nantes.fr. training programmes or BU workshops in Saint-Nazaire, Loan at the BU You will find encyclopaedias, books, thesis, e-books, • loan of computers on site, computer rooms, WIFI La Roche-sur-Yon, and on The mobile app will allow you the Chantrerie campus may scientific journals, French and international to receive alerts regarding your and copy machines; have different opening hours, newspapers, and search databases in all academic loans, your schedules, and also make sure you check out fields, but also novels, comic books and DVD. to sign up for NoctamBU. • documents printing with your student card bu.univ-nantes.fr for more information. • support to PhD students in spreading and Nomade publishing their work Tip Most of these digital resources Find the real-time schedule are accessible not only at the • exhibitions and various cultural events on nantilus.univ-nantes.fr/ (conferences, readings, workshops…) library, but also remotely. horaires Opening hours during The online service “nomade” • facilities for people with disabilities. university breaks is accessible from your INTRANET > VOS Depending on the sites, the WEBSERVICES > Accès libraries close one week at nomade Christmas and 2 weeks in August. More info on: www.bu.univ-nantes.fr Find more information about the BU on: www.bu.univ-nantes.fr twitter.com/univnantesbu UFR Pharma - BU santé BU Saint-Nazaire S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ SUCCEED ] 40 [ SUCCEED ] 41 BOARDENING BOARDENING YOUR KNOWLEDGE YOUR KNOWLEDGE More than 1400 video resources UP ! Short and original formats to understand The Permanent University (UP) offers: Research in a different way • conferences, meetings and exhibitions from www.webtv.univ-nantes.fr • «Digression», «one question one researcher», November to May, from Monday to Saturday (free «Looking for innovation»... of charge upon presentation of your student card) Component of the University, Full lectures to understand societal topics UP’s goal is to ensure education • «The musical hour» every thursday at 6:30pm and the news. all life long, to spread uni- • meeting with writers (stay informed about UP www.youtube.fr/univnantes versity culture and to make it The University of Nantes is • Boris Cyrulnik, Edgar Morin, Tobie Nathan. accessible to a wider audience. current events on our website) the 1st French University on Youtube with its 39 000 followers. UNNEWS: do not miss anything from UN Contact : univ-perm@univ-nantes.fr news ! More information on www.up.univ-nantes.fr ( map p. 72 campus Île de Nantes n° 1) Scientific discoveries, athletes performances, last pedagogical innovation… stay informed about your plus.franceculture.fr/ university current affairs on UNNEWS, Université de partenaires/nantes Nantes online magazine ! Every week, our researchers will also give explanations about current topics. You will also find information about your campuses events not to be missed ! www.unnews.univ-nantes.fr The «Labo des savoirs» Every week, some volunteer journalists from the «Labo des Savoirs» (Lab of Knowledge) meet researchers and highlight Research through interviews and scientific reports. www.labodessavoirs.fr Prun’ Prun is a student Radio created at the University and gathers more than 250 volunteers who produce more than 70 radio programs: around 50 musical radio programs for all music styles, more than 15 thematic radio programs (sciences, culture, sport, health, www.prun.net politics...) and 2 daily radio programs. 92 fm S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ SUCCEED ] 42 [ SUCCEED ] 43 CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS Université de Nantes The C2i - Digital Skills Certificate A certification incorporated in the study offers students the programmes opportunity to certify Prepare your digital skills certificate ! their computer and Many university study programmes (licence and PIX is a public online platform project for digital DUT) include a digital skills and culture training language skills. skills assessment and certification. programme (CCN), that will lead you to get the The University proposes this new certification. Pix certification. The certification registration is automatic, you will be automatically register as for The Pix certification your semester exams. Pix will allow you to certify you command of several digital skills necessary to: complete successfully For other cases, please refer to «CCN opening your studies, begin your professionnal life, your path». personal life… etc. It relies on the European Digital The C2i certificates (level 2) are intended to a Competence Framework for Citizens (DIGCOMP). professionnal use of digital tools, related to a field of The digital skills certified by Pix are divided in 5 study or career, and are intended to students from areas: specific master’s degrees (teaching, legal and health professions). • Information and data How getting ready for the Pix certification ? • Communication and Cooperation Step 1: self-assessment • Content creation • Create a personal account on Information and registration https://pix.fr univ-nantes.fr/pix • Protection and safety • Determine your skills profile pix@univ-nantes.fr • Digital environment through online activities. Step 2: Training • Face-to-face or online, you have access to resources on Madoc, self-registration from your INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES > Madoc Step 3: Evaluate your progress • Repeat activities about Pix and improve your skills profile. Then, the certification is based on this skills profile. S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ SUCCEED ] 44 [ SUCCEED ] 45 CERTIFICATIONS LANGUAGE COURSES The Language Center French Language Certificates and Tests The Language Center Campus soir – Campus été: of Université de Nantes also guides you throu- advises and guides The Language Center organizes 2 official French ghout your learning of Foreign Languages Classes you throughout your language certifications recognized by the French foreign languages. Diverse training programs to learn and practise language certification. Ministry of Education: foreign languages are organized by the Language (See adress p. 44). • The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) Center. You plan to study abroad ? You want to The Language Center welcomes you: and the DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue learn or improve your language skills ? You are française). preparing a language certification ? Université de Bât. Nouveau Tertre • The TCF (Test de connaissance du français) and Nantes organises diverse complementary language Chemin la Censive du Tertre BP 81227 the DAP-TCF (required for first year undergraduate programs: 44312 NANTES CEDEX 3 admission). • Refresher Courses/Advanced Courses Tramway ligne 2 arrêt «Facultés» • Conversation workshops ( map p. 73 n° 3) For further information and dates: • Certification Preparation servicelangues@univ-nantes.fr i-fle.univ-nantes.fr • Less Commonly Taught Languages Initiation • Mobility Preparation Registration is required and takes place each Certification in other languages semester in September, December and March Your proficiency in a foreign language can be attested (courses are open subject to the number of When and how to take by an assessment exam that will test your oral and/ applicants) an assessment exam or written language skills. Certification is available to receive a certificate in German, English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian and More information and registration: of proficiency in a Portuguese (subject to the number of applicants). language ? sul-campus@univ-nantes.fr Certification is a requirement for some Master and Whenever you feel ready. To pratiquerleslangues.univ-nantes.fr Licence programs. assess your language skills, to It is highly valued in terms of international Languages resources center study abroad with an exchange program or for your résumé. mobility and is an asset to your employability. Come to visit the Languages Resources Center from the University Services for Languages, and take advantage of personalized advice to support you in your foreign languages learning process. Upon request, benefit from online tools to improve your languages skills and to make a self-assessment. More information and registration: sul-campus@univ-nantes.fr pratiquerleslangues.univ-nantes.fr S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
[ SUCCEED ] 46 [ SUCCEED ] 47 WORKING TOWARDS WORKING TOWARDS YOUR CAREER GOALS YOUR CAREER GOALS Throughout your aca- Online services in your Career Center: All year long, our advisors guide you at demic career, get ready for your professional • Personalized access each step of your career future • Jobs videos Building your educational curriculum SUIO Welcome desk - • Advice • Succeed in your academic reorientation (starting University Service for • Events: workshops, fairs from October) Information and Career • Be accepted in some selectives programmes Orientation • Internship and job offers (February to April) Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm • Information about companies • Continuing your work-linked training (March to Maison des services • Resources for your career April) universitaires Meeting professionals 110 boulevard Michelet in Nantes Registration: +33 (0)2 40 37 10 00 • Student jobs: workshops and fair (September) (map p. 74 n° 35) www.univ-nantes.fr/careercenter • Find an internship (October to December) Tram line 2 – Stop Michelet or Morrhonnière • Summer jobs: workshops and fairs (April) An available team, some personal advice, and Getting your first job The Documentary some collective workshops to: resources center is • Get career guidance • JD Coaching open • Joining the Alumni network: univ-nantes.fr/alumni • Meet professionals, and learn how to convince them From Monday afternoon to Friday: • Find an internship, a job 9:30 am to 12:30 pm • Learn how to write your resume and cover letter 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm • Prepare for an interview Closed at 4.30 pm on Fridays More information on: • univ-nantes.fr/suio Maison des services universitaires Coatching for young graduates S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r S t u d e n t G u i d e 2 019 - 2 0 2 0 // e n g l i s h . u n i v - n a n t e s . f r
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