Université Gustave Eiffel awarded “Grand Établissement” status

ECTRI Member Université Gustave Eiffel has been officially awarded “Grand Établissement” status – a recognition of its excellence and strategic role in advancing research and innovation nationally and internationally.

On the occasion of the back-to-school press conference, Gilles Roussel, President of Université Gustave Eiffel, and Corinne Blanquart, First Vice-President and ECTRI Board member, reviewed the key achievements of a 2025 marked by decisive developments for the institution. They also presented the university’s outlook for 2026:

  • A new status for the University, guaranteeing its long-term sustainability
  • A consolidation at national level, with programmes such as CityFAB, Modidec and VDIB
  • A consolidation at international level with the PIONEER Alliance and an active engagement in Horizon Europe

Read the press release here