A look back at the 3rd edition of MRM Laboratory Day
On June 28, 2024, the MRM laboratory welcomed its members for the third edition of its annual team-building day at Mas de Couran. Faculty members, doctoral students, and administrative staff gathered in this pleasant setting for a day dedicated to reflecting on the ecological, environmental, and societal issues addressed by our research. The day was marked by fruitful discussions, a renewed vision of our common goals, and a strong desire to strengthen our positive impact on the world around us. Here is a look back at the highlights of this enriching day.
Environmental impact of the laboratory.
The day began with a session devoted to the laboratory's ecological impact. Led by Christophe Coillot, CNRS Research Engineer, and Claire Montjarret, Professor at MOMA and co-holder of the Ecocirculab chair, this session presented the laboratory's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment (BEGES) for 2023.
Discussions focused on the lessons learned from this assessment and the challenges to be addressed in order to reduce our ecological footprint. Several areas for improvement were discussed, including extending the lifespan of IT equipment, promoting soft mobility between the university's various sites, and integrating teleworking into future BEGES calculations. Particular attention was paid to training laboratory members in ecological sobriety, with the proposal of seminars and the creation of a specific working group.
Environmental impact of MRM's research.
The second session, moderated by Jean-Marie Courrent, Director of Labex Entreprendre, and Marlène Barreda, Senior Lecturer at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia, highlighted the environmental impact of the research conducted at MRM. The presentations covered a variety of topics, ranging from corporate social responsibility (CSR) to local authorities' responses to the climate emergency.
Among the speakers, Anne-Valérie Crespo-Febvay from La Poste Group shared her experience on co-responsibility dialogue, while Angélique Rodhain presented the Ecocirculab Chair and its work on the circular economy. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration between researchers and public and private actors in order to respond to current environmental challenges.
Societal impact of MRM research.
The afternoon was devoted to the societal impact of research, with presentations on innovative projects led by members of the laboratory. Ysé Commandré and Thuy Seran moderated this session, where speakers such as Isabelle Bourdon and Patrice Van de Velde presented the Consent Chain project, which aims to improve the traceability of patient consent in clinical trials using blockchain technology.
Other topics covered included artificial intelligence in accounting, presented by Christophe Chuecos Font, and the legal challenges of new technologies, discussed by Lyoma Kogiso, lawyer and President of the Montpellier Bar Incubator.
Conclusion and Outlook.
This third edition of MRM Lab Day was a resounding success, strengthening cohesion within our team while opening up new perspectives for the future of our research. The discussions and recommendations made during the day will be essential in guiding our future actions in terms of sustainability and societal impact. We would like to thank all participants for their commitment and contribution to this inspiring day, and we are already looking forward to the next edition.