History & projects
Major works carried out at the university
2004/2009: major works for the university
Two campuses - Berges du Rhône' and Porte des Alpes' -, nearly EUR 78 million and three years of work: the aim of the large-scale works initiated by University Lumière Lyon 2 was to meet vital security requirements, given that certain buildings were obsolete. Moreover, the aim of this ambitious project initiated in partnership with the State, the Rhône-Alpes Region, the Rhône département and the city of Lyon is to equip Lyon 2 with high quality infrastructure focused on the future requirements of the University ! With approximately 20,000 m², two entirely redesigned campuses were created. With new buildings and a much more functional organisation, Lyon 2 has high quality facilities for both students and University staff.
Two campuses - Berges du Rhône' and Porte des Alpes' -, nearly EUR 78 million and three years of work: the aim of the large-scale works initiated by University Lumière Lyon 2 was to meet vital security requirements, given that certain buildings were obsolete. Moreover, the aim of this ambitious project initiated in partnership with the State, the Rhône-Alpes Region, the Rhône département and the city of Lyon is to equip Lyon 2 with high quality infrastructure focused on the future requirements of the University ! With approximately 20,000 m², two entirely redesigned campuses were created. With new buildings and a much more functional organisation, Lyon 2 has high quality facilities for both students and University staff.
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Background Historical review of the University from its creation to dateEnd of the 18th century: Lyon didn't have a University. Education was still linked with religious congregations and influenced by the town's commercial, scientific and industrial requirements. Read next page
Overview of these large-scale works...
Designing a new profile for the University A major stake!Three questions for Olivier CHRISTIN - President of the University Lumière Lyon 2 - concerning the works. Read next page
Chevreul Library The Chevreul Library appears to reflect the University's soul. It also delineates the concept of a shared library ressource between Lyon 2, Lyon 3 and the ENS (Higher Education and Research Institution): sooner or later, each campus will have its own library in close proximity used as a pool of reference.
CLIO Building Within the scope of a complete reorganisation, the Clio building is about to become the second functional entrance of the Lyon 2 quadrilateral on the Quai Claude Bernard. Sooner or later, each building will have its own address.
West wing of the Athéna building At the beginning of the academic year 2005 everyone at the University, in particular the Language Faculty, will appreciate the inauguration of the west wing of the Athéna building. In order to facilitate the start of the academic year, the lecture rooms will be finished before other rooms and workshops. Lyon2 plans to take over the entire building from the beginning of the academic year 2007.
Student Centre, University restaurant, Entertainment area This modern building of 4,700 m² comprises areas dedicated to improving the quality of student life: a university restaurant that can seat 750 students, a café that can seat 100, interactive terminals, various relaxation rooms, discussions or entertainment...