Our values - Université de Lorraine

UniversalitY

Université de Lorraine develops knowledge across the scientific spectrum by fostering dialogue between subjects and areas of knowledge.
A full participant in the scientific community at national and global level, it harnesses its findings for the global common good.
Regarding its members, Université de Lorraine guarantees respect for fundamental human rights and particularly ensures that everyone plays their part in respecting gender equality and diversity.

CReATIVITY

Careful to keep pace with the continually-, fast-changing world around it, Université de Lorraine strives to be dynamic and inventive in each of its missions.
Université de Lorraine relies on an interdisciplinary approach to invent new methods of knowledge production and dissemination.
Université de Lorraine undertakes to be innovative in its procedures and practices so as to address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

ReFLEXIVITY

Université de Lorraine produces and shares knowledge that has been confirmed by collective endeavour on the basis of independence, transparency and the refusal of any form of dogmatism.
Université de Lorraine is constantly casting a critical eye over its goals and its performance, its practices and its methods, with a view to meeting the expectations and requirements of its environment, members, staff and students.

SOLIDARITY

By advocating collegiality and dialogue, the sharing of experiences and pooling of skills, Université de Lorraine enables its members and sites to fulfil their roles and to contribute to the collective project.
Université de Lorraine harnesses its knowledge and skills for the benefit of its environment, society and the region’s economic and cultural development.

RESPONSIBILITY

Université de Lorraine undertakes to constantly assess the benefits and risks associated with the progress of scientific knowledge.
Fully anchored in community life, it contributes to training free and responsible citizens, with respect for humanist values.