MSc Engineers for Smart Cities news
Sustainable Leadership and Citizenship Certificate
Wednesday 6th March 2024, IMREDD welcomed students from North Carolina state University for an inter-university partnership with ten MSc IDEX students from MSc BOOST (Biocontrol Solutions for Plant Health), MSc MARRES and MSC Engineers for Smart Cities. This event organized by the International Development and Europe Department of UniCA, is intended to promote a new […]
Final Defense 2022-23 Class
Congratulations to the exceptional MSc Engineers for Smart Cities students for their successful final defense! In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development and sustainability, these talented individuals have demonstrated extraordinary dedication, innovation, and expertise. They are now poised to play a pivotal role in shaping our cities. The deepest gratitude is extended to the academic […]
A Warm Welcome to the New Cohort!
With September already upon us, we welcome a fresh cohort of the MSc Engineers for Smart Cities to Université Cote d’Azur! Faculty and staff joined forces to make the day a memorable one, paving the way for a year of growth, learning and unforgettable experiences. Here’s to the beginning of a promising academic journey for […]
Presentation of the Hands-on Projects 2022-23
The 1st semester of the 2022-23 academic year came to an end and our students presented their hands-on integrated projects. Congratulations to all the groups for the outstanding results! 5 months of work have resulted in a high-level application of the knowledge acquired during lectures and workshops. Here are the topics our students have explored: […]
Graduation Ceremony and Alumni Reunion 2023
Congratulations 🎉 to our 2020-21 & 2021-22 graduates on their accomplishment! We are very proud of ALL of you and particularly grateful that you are part of the MSc Engineers for Smart Cities family! It was a long journey and you have worked hard to become what you are today. A special THANK YOU to […]
Applications for 2023 Intake Now Open!
You are interested in the field of urban sustainability and smart cities. You want to know how to make our cities more citizen-centered and how to deal with climate change that impacts our cities. Then join us for September 2023 intake! The university application platform is now open: https://ecandidat-uca1.univ-cotedazur.fr/ The required supporting documents include: – Copy of passport – […]
#achievements
We our very proud of our 2022 alumna Toqa Khalifa who recently exhibited at the PARIS DESIGN WEEK FACTORY. Toqa, together with 2 other Egyptian architects Ola and John, founded LUCID with the aim of transforming construction waste material into colorful, aesthetically pleasing urban furniture that can be used for public spaces or outdoors. LUCID received […]
Integration Weekend in Italy
Why do we organize an Integration Weekend? It’s an ideal way for new students to get in touch with the previous year’s cohort and the MSc Smart Cities coordination team. Always organized around a sport activity, this year we chose canyoning to help students overcome their fears and push their limits. Numerous jumps, slides, abseiling […]
Final Defense of the 2021-2022 Cohort
It is hard to believe that the academic year 2021-22 is over and that we have to say goodbye to our students… Today was the final defense where the students presented their professional thesis. We are proud of our 2021-22 class who did a great job! They were all highly appreciated by their tutors, and […]
Welcome to the New MSc Smart Cities 2022-23 Cohort
The new academic year has started and the new MSc Smart Cities cohort has joined the IMREDD campus. During this year, our students will discover how the lives of citizens in cities can be improved by adopting sustainable approaches, how the transition to smart energy is unfolding, what the challenges and goals of smart mobility are, […]
Presentation of the Hands-on Projects 2021-22
The Program’s last module Hands-on Integrated Project gives students the opportunity to work throughout the first semester on real and applied projects related to smart cities and sustainable development. The main goal of this module is the application of the theory and knowledge gained during the lectures and seminars to a hands-on case study. On […]
Study Trip to Barcelona
A study trip to a smart city is an important part of the MSc Engineers for Smart Cities curriculum. This year, our students had the chance to visit Barcelona, one of the world’s smartest cities, and to participate in the Smart City World Expo. Attending this event gave our students the opportunity to interact with international […]
Participation of Our Students in the Hackathon for the Climate
We are proud of our students to be one of the Climathon Runners Up this year! Climaton Sprint is a unique charrette-style competition bringing together architects, designers and innovative solution providers to create a concept to re-generate a former industrial area into a sustainable Net Zero community. In Contribution to @cop26uk , IMREDD Students are […]
Integration Weekend in the Southern Alps
In the beginning of each academic year, IMREDD organizes an Integration Weekend for the new MSc Engineers for Smart Cities class. The purpose of this event is to help students discover each other in a relaxed and informal environment. This year, our students spent the weekend in the mountain resort La Colmiane situated in the […]
Final defense of the 2020-2021 cohort
Today, our 2020-2021 class defended their final thesis! Congratulations to these young graduates who did an outstanding job during the past academic year and confirmed it at their final defense. Now, the field of Smart Cities has gained new specialists capable of working on new and existing challenges and making the cities smarter. We are […]
Obtaining the prestigious IDEX label
For the past 4 years, Université Côte d’Azur has been working on obtaining the prestigious IDEX – Initiative of Excellence label, which our MSc program is also part of. And today, we are proud to declare that the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation has confirmed its decision and awarded our University this label […]
Smart City Careers webinar
The job market related to Smart City management and planning is in urgent need of professionals who can design, deploy and manage innovative Smart City projects. On May 4, 2021, the MSc Engineers for Smart Cities organized a webinar for students and professionals who want to specialize in the Smart City field and are ready […]
Our Campus Has its Wind Turbine!
As part of the sustainable development and energy efficiency approach, IMREDD is multiplying renewable energy sources. In addition to the photovoltaic solar panels that already cover the energy needs of the building, IMREDD has installed a wind turbine. The INERGYS installation is composed of a vertical axis and mobile blades which, for a wind speed […]
Presentation of the Smart City Hands-on Projects
As part of the MSc Engineers for Smart Cities, students participate in real-case smart city projects that enhance the practical application of knowledge gained throughout the 1st semester. Participation in the projects is designed to develop students’ project management, teamwork and presentation skills. This year, our students participated in projects deployed in the city of […]
Study Trip in Paris
Each year our students organize a study trip to one of the world’s smart cities to learn about innovative projects and initiatives related to sustainable mobility, energy, urban planning, technology, and city management. This year a city of Paris hosted us. Our students had a great opportunity to meet with the professionals proposing innovative solutions […]