Research-Oriented Summer School 2025
Human Nutrition Across the Lifespan
From Scientific Evidence to Recommendation and Action.
28th June > 12th July 2025
NUTRITION & HEALTH 2025: The Smart Choice!
Co-organised by the Training and Research Unit of Health and Sport Sciences of the University of Lille (largest French university at the crossroads of Northwest Europe) and the International Academy Lille HdF (summer university for international students and researchers in Hauts-de-France), the research-oriented summer school NUTRITION & HEALTH 2025 is a strong 60-hour training programme focusing on the fundamental and applied aspects of the links between food and health in line with top-tier research centres and leading experts in the field.
The main methods of investigation with a critical look at their relevance as well as prevention policies in France and worldwide will be introduced. Particular emphasis will be laid on childhood obesity and diabetes. Building on the latest scientific discoveries, the major role of nutrition in successful ageing will be explored.
Final scientific projects will look at topics that now prevail in their country (epidemiological data, main public health challenges, prevention strategies, etc.). Practical work in biology laboratories will take place. Oral presentations of the results will give rise to a mini-symposium.
Midway between Paris, London and Brussels, at the heart of a high-performance academic and economic hub that makes innovation a priority, NUTRITION & HEALTH 2025 will provide high-standard English-taught classes, scientific immersion in the field, as well as an introduction to research through a supervised project.
A smart opportunity to broaden your international experience under enjoyable conditions within a vibrant community of global peers.
Coordinator of the scientific programme: Prof. Frédéric J. TESSIER, RID-AGE & French Academy of Agriculture.
NUTRITION & HEALTH 2025 will build upon the successful FOOD & HEALTH 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 France Excellence Summer Schools.
#Keywords: nutrition, food, health, obesity, diabetes, ageing, longevity, glycation, infant nutrition & health, ultra-processed food, vitamins, food safety, protein digestibility, epidemiology, animal models, cell culture, Caenorhabditis elegans, prevention.
NB: The modalities and contents presented on this website may be subject to minor modifications. In case of force majeure, please note that this programme may be run online.
Admission criteria
- Excellent Bachelor’s (from 3rd year undergraduate) & Master’s students – PhD accepted. Scholars & professionals welcome.
- Excellent academic results and in-depth knowledge in human health, biology or food science.
- Advanced English (B2 certified).
Full welcome services
- Pick-up from train station in Lille to the hall of residence and campus tour.
- Accommodation on the campus.
- Meals: all breakfasts and lunches, 6 dinners.
- Local transportation pass for the public transport network in the Metropole of Lille.
- Access to university facilities (Lilliad library…).
- Participant support (before arrival and during the stay).
ECTS credits
5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) will be awarded for the completed assessments, along with a personalised Certificate of Completion to authenticate participants’ achievements.
Fees
- Standard Fee: 1,710 EUR
- Early Bird: 1,360 EUR
The fees include participation in the programme (Early Bird: 900 EUR) and the full Comfort Pack (460 EUR).
Application process & deadline
- To apply for this summer school, please fill in the online Application Form and upload all the required supporting documents by the deadline.
- Deadline for submitting Early Bird applications:
> Applicants requiring a short-stay Schengen visa: 15th March 2025
> Applicants exempt from short-stay Schengen visas: 15th April 2025
Programme Overview
Scientific Lectures, Practical Work & Visits
31 h
Scientific Research Project
9 h
Lille & Hauts-de-France: A Dynamic Environment for Researchers
1 h
Cultural Visits & Social Events
13 h
Introduction to the French-Speaking World
3 h
Welcome & Closing Events
3 h
LEARNING, DISCOVERING & NETWORKING
INTO RESEARCH IN FRANCE
