Research platforms, equipment and resources: UCLille’s research units are equipped with several platforms, equipment and resources for research, including collections and archives….
The VAUBAN University Library
Located at 60 rue du Port – it has over 320,000 printed works and 3,300 journal titles…
The Vauban University Library portal (https://lol.univ-catholille.fr) provides access to 430,000 e-books, 42 databases and 120,000 electronic journals. The collections (printed and electronic resources, as well as heritage resources) cover all fields of knowledge. The library has 338 seats and is open to all members of the Catholic University of Lille, as well as to external users who have taken out a subscription.
Experimental Anthropology Laboratory
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ENSEMBLL
Living Lab Learning Unit
Ensembll is the Living Lab learning unit of the Université Catholique de Lille. We support students, residents, and employees in developing their collective projects for social innovation.
At the core of our activity are initial and continuing education, support for public and private organizations, and the management of two third places:
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the Lab Humanicité (focused on living well together), and
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the Lab Moulins (focused on aging well together).
The RIZOMM building
Demonstrator Building
The Rizomm building, both a demonstrator and experimental site, serves as a research object, particularly in connection with the activities of the EXplorers of the TRAnsition (EXTRA) Chair.
The experimental terrace is designed to test various materials—in partnership with industrial companies—regarding their response to weather conditions, aging, and deterioration.
The building also enables data collection on energy behaviors and the testing of certain practices that may help reduce energy consumption, such as nudges.
Archive collections
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Scientific collections
The ICL has its own resources, including:
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Collections managed by the FGES (geology, mineralogy, anthropology, botany, and zoology), which are showcased annually through exhibitions and loans to the Lille Natural History Museum.
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Medical collections, some of which are on permanent display in the FMMS: wax models illustrating dermatological pathologies (the ancestors of slides); surgical instruments and laboratory equipment; anatomical specimens from dissections by faculty and students in the anatomy lab; and medical books.
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Scientific and digital equipment, including:
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Faro Focus Premium (3D laser scanner)
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HX Einscan (3D scanner)
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Insta360 Pro 2 (360° camera)
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15 Pico 4 Enterprise Edition VR headsets
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OpenBCI EEG headset kit
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8 Vive Tracker 3.1 devices
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A Center for Historical Geography Resources (FLSH), created in 1989 and housed in a dedicated space since 2011. The center has organized multiple exhibitions, including a traveling exhibition across the region over the past three years (commemorating the centenary of World War I). It contains approximately 12,000 maps, atlases, and old works covering all countries from the late 16th to the 20th century, complemented by an extensive photo archive.
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A botanical garden and arboretum, located in front of the FMMS building, featuring a collection of medicinal plants as well as rare and remarkable species.
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Within the Digital School (FGES), the PEIA DemoES project equipment.
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Two academic journals:
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Culture com’, published by the FLSH
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Mélanges de Science Religieuse, published by the Faculty of Theology (FT) and the FLSH.
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ICAM
Platform for Plant Biomass Valorization: Eco-Extraction Equipment (Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction) – Ultrasonic Probe
This technological platform aims to develop sustainable valorization pathways for plant biomass, addressing both low-carbon energy production and the development of bio-based materials.
Within ICAM Lille, a new research platform is being developed around the shared research theme “eco-technologies for biomass valorization.” The project’s main goal is to adopt an integrated approach that covers the entire value chain of biomass transformation.
Available equipment includes:
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SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope)
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Multi-material 3D printer
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DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis)
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Reactors with temperature control (3 L) and pressure control (750 mL and 5 L)
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QUV: UV weathering tester for evaluating material durability
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Suntest: solar radiation durability testing
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Climate chamber
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Salt spray chamber
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Tensile testing bench
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Heated press
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Characterization tools: FTIR (Infrared), UV-Visible spectrometer, DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
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Computing stations for numerical simulation
Renewable energy and hybrid systems:
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Photovoltaic panels coupled with a controllable artificial light source
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Wind turbine emulator
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Energy storage battery
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Domestic and industrial load stations
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Power electronics converters
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IoT communication sensors including a weather station
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Control/command system based on an industrial programmable logic controller (PLC)
Advanced sensor and microelectronic systems:
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RF probe station equipped with a Rohde & Schwarz vector network analyzer (up to 40 GHz)
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Nextron system for sensor characterization under controlled atmosphere with two target gases (CO₂ and NH₃), allowing precise control of concentrations (10 ppm–100 ppb), and electrical response according to temperature and humidity
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Palmsens system for electrochemical deposition of organic materials used as active layers in sensor devices
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Equipment for electronic board fabrication: CIF Technodrill 3 for PCB routing, pick-and-place machine, reflow oven for SMD soldering, and laser engraver for routing and cutting silicon or piezoelectric substrates
Multi-energy platform:
An experimental, instrumented platform designed to emulate a laboratory-scale microgrid. It serves as a small-scale demonstrator for testing and experimentally validating innovative energy management strategies.
Electronics and Microelectronic Systems Platform for Multivariate Gas Detection using Acoustic Wave Sensors
JUNIA
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National and international influence
Key achievements since 2020:
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Co-leadership of the Joint Research Community GRAPHIC, dedicated to inclusive living for people with disabilities or aging populations (IReSP-CNSA).
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POWERPID: participatory research that developed tools to reduce addiction-related risks among individuals with intellectual disabilities (IReSP-INCa).
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MHanAccess: research and development of an educational game to raise awareness about disability classification (FIRAH–Fondation de France).
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CADA–Pays-de-Mormal Research: participatory research on seniors’ involvement in public policy and territorial governance (AG2R La Mondiale, CARSAT, MSA).
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Citizen Design: participatory diagnostic research and support in formulating solutions to improve aging conditions in local communities.
National – DRCI
International:
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ERASMUS
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H2020
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ANR
Participation in networks such as:
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PPR Autonomy
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CMR DIMA (Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome)
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REIACTIS (International Research Network on Age, Citizenship and Socioeconomic Integration)
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European COST Project PAAR-Net (COST Action CA22167 – Participatory Approaches with Older Adults), Working Group 2 “Community and Place” (2023–2027)
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“Espace Initiatives Innovation Vieillissement” Network, coordinated by ADULM
Publications, patents and corporate partnerships...
UCLille’s scientific publications are accessible and available for consultation via the platform.
