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When students push back on professors using AI: 'He's telling us not to use it and then using it himself'

Since 2023, university professors have questioned the widespread use of generative AI tools by students. But tensions can also arise when the opposite occurs.

Published on September 6, 2025, at 2:04 am (Paris), updated on September 6, 2025, at 10:21 am Séverin Graveleau

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Conditions for scholarship students in France continue to worsen: 'We work, we get assistance, but we're still poor'

In Nanterre, just outside Paris, students who receive a scholarship from the government describe starting the new academic year amid rising living costs.

Published on August 29, 2025, at 2:12 am (Paris), updated on August 29, 2025, at 10:15 am Emma Barets

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The golden age of Paris's techno clubs: 'Your brain switches off, your body follows the rhythm'

'Why Do We Party?' (6/6). Once concentrated in mainstream nightclubs in central and western Paris, techno has spread to the city's industrial northeast, a shift that accelerated after the Covid pandemic.

Published on August 12, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on August 13, 2025, at 5:36 am Elisabeth Pineau

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For young underground partiers, Paris is 'a playground in motion'

'Why Do We Party?' (5/6). In Paris and its outskirts, clandestine parties are held in discreet locations, gathering a generation of techno fans far removed from established clubs.

Published on August 11, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Garance Fragne

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When partying and protest go hand in hand: 'Celebrating together re-energizes activists'

'Why Do We Party?' (4/6). Collectives and artists are working to put festivities at the heart of their activism. It is a way to fight activist fatigue, attract young people to their causes and escape repression.

Published on August 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Charlotte Bozonnet

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Longchamp racecourse is 'the place to be' for Paris' gilded youth

'Why Do We Party?' (3/6). At these horse races in Paris' 16th arrondissement, a young crowd shows off their taste for 'old-school' high society events, which are sometimes idealized on social media.

Published on August 9, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on August 9, 2025, at 3:11 pm Diane Merveilleux

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'Here, you can dress however you want': Women-only parties make crowds feel freer

'Why Do We Party?' (2/6). A concept that has gained popularity since the #MeToo movement, women-only parties have spread throughout France, giving partygoers the chance to finally lower their guard and let loose.

Published on August 8, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Alice Raybaud

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In rural France, young people keep the local tradition of partying alive

'Why Do We Party?' (1/6). In eastern Rignieu-le-Désert, the Amicale Des Jeunes youth association upholds the tradition of local balls, a custom that in some places is now seen as a way of preserving local identity.

Published on August 7, 2025, at 12:40 pm (Paris) Camille Bordenet

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'I regretted that road trip, which no doubt ended our relationship': How travel can strengthen or break bonds

For young couples or friends, the first vacation together often acts as a test. From deepened connections to breakups at highway rest stops, here are some stories about the delicate art of sharing an adventure.

Published on July 18, 2025, at 4:19 am (Paris), updated on July 18, 2025, at 8:16 am Audrey Parmentier

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Capucine, 27, mergers and acquisitions analyst, €5,300 a month: 'We looked at the salaries and said we were going to live like royalty'

What does earning a good living mean? Capucine (name has been changed), a finance analyst at a major bank in London, exhausts herself at work during the week and spends her salary on housing, travel and outings on the weekends.

Published on July 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Diane Merveilleux

Op-Ed

Serge Hefez, psychiatrist: 'Our children are too alone in front of screens'

The teenager who stabbed a school supervisor in eastern France in June had no history of mental health problems and later showed no remorse. Psychoanalyst Serge Hefez draws a link between the growing lack of empathy he has observed in his patients and their ever-increasing screen time.

Published on June 28, 2025, at 11:54 pm (Paris) Serge Hefez

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The French students rethinking their US plans: 'Trump as president is just too unpredictable'

While France is not among the countries directly targeted by the American administration, many students are concerned about the climate of uncertainty created by Donald Trump's announcements.

Published on June 17, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on June 17, 2025, at 8:50 am Charlotte Bozonnet

Investigation

The young professionals taking their parents' experiences to heart and changing how they work

Between exhaustion, loss of meaning and admiration, a younger generation is constructing its relationship with work after witnessing their parents' professional struggles and the profound transformation of workplace dynamics.

Published on June 16, 2025, at 1:59 am (Paris), updated on June 16, 2025, at 8:50 am Alice Raybaud

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Harvard's foreign students anxious after Trump takes aim at them

Under the guise of combating antisemitism, the Trump administration has stepped up measures against the prestigious university and its admissions procedures for students from around the globe, despite contrary rulings from the courts.

Published on May 30, 2025, at 11:30 am (Paris), updated on May 30, 2025, at 11:51 am Nicolas Chapuis

Investigation

British universities are being sacrificed for profits

Institutions have intensified the entrepreneurial approach to higher education the UK's Conservative government introduced in 2010. Teaching positions, and even entire departments, are being eliminated.

Published on May 23, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Julie Zaugg

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Finding housing in Paris is getting harder – even for young people making good money

While the housing crisis in the French capital primarily affects the most vulnerable, it has become so severe that even young employees with a monthly income of €3,000 are struggling.

Published on April 26, 2025, at 5:30 pm (Paris) Charlotte Bozonnet

Investigation

How Grindr shapes young gay men's sexualities: From idealized bodies to violence

An entire generation of young queer men have explored their sexuality on Grindr, the gay dating app that recently turned 15. Today, many of them are questioning the influence the platform and its macho norms had on their emotional development.

Published on April 20, 2025, at 3:00 am (Paris) Alice Raybaud

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Republicans in Congress are investigating Harvard University

Republican members of Congress have accused the elite American university of rampant anti-Semitism. The lawmakers wrote to the world-renowned establishment demanding documents on its hiring practices, diversity programs and last year's pro-Palestinian campus protests.

Published on April 18, 2025, at 1:40 am (Paris), updated on April 18, 2025, at 8:03 am Le Monde with AFP

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Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion funding for Harvard after university rejects demands

The elite institution vowed to defend its independence, refusing to comply with directives it says overstep legal authority and threaten academic freedom and constitutional rights.

Published on April 15, 2025, at 5:25 am (Paris), updated on April 15, 2025, at 9:45 am Le Monde with AFP

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When 'Severance' makes its way to university: 'I feel like I'm seeing the version of myself I don't want to become'

At a Paris university, a professor has invited students to analyze the hit Apple TV+ series. The show seems to captivate a generation that identifies with this fiction where consciousness is divided to better endure everyday life.

Published on April 15, 2025, at 4:03 am (Paris), updated on April 15, 2025, at 11:19 am Margherita Nasi

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How a new generation of pro-Palestinian activists is taking root on French campuses

While mobilization remains limited to a few universities and a minority of a few hundred students, the war in Gaza has affected a diverse cohort in the midst of their intellectual development.

Published on March 18, 2025, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on March 18, 2025, at 9:26 am Christophe Ayad Soazig Le Nevé

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Thousands of French students have had the door to Canada slammed in their faces

Many students have found themselves at a loss since Ottawa changed the criteria for getting a student visa. But Canada's withdrawal could benefit countries such as France, which may see an influx of foreign students as a result.

Published on March 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on March 17, 2025, at 8:24 pm Eric Nunès Eliott Dumoulin

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Nazi salutes and anti-Semitism under investigation at French universities

Since January 30, there have been five notable incidents of anti-Semitism at French universities, including Nazi salutes. Three investigations are underway in different places.

Published on March 5, 2025, at 5:38 pm (Paris), updated on May 26, 2025, at 4:23 pm Dounia Dimou

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The mustache's comeback among under-30s: 'It gives you a light and comic dandy style'

The mustache is making a strong comeback among millennials, who were thought to be immune to this last century accessory. Long a symbol of virility, it now lends itself to all manner of interpretations, far from the old clichés.

Published on March 3, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Audrey Parmentier

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'I'm not ashamed of being a virgin at 23'

Noémie, 23, describes how she decided to take a vow of abstinence before her wedding night.

Published on February 24, 2025, at 4:32 am (Paris), updated on February 24, 2025, at 8:50 am Jane Sebbar

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'I love skiing, a little selfishly, even if I do wonder what the future holds for it': The young people rethinking their mountain holidays

Young adults who go skiing are looking to keep costs down due to the sharp rise in prices. Other mountain experiences – partying and activities that are unusual or offer a way to unplug – are arousing the interest of this generation.

Published on February 16, 2025, at 11:18 am (Paris) Jessica Gourdon

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Sciences Po presents policy of 'institutional reserve' on hot topics

The director proposed a 'doctrine' that would restrict when the Paris-based university can take official positions. Ongoing global conflicts would be excluded.

Published on February 11, 2025, at 11:43 am (Paris) Soazig Le Nevé

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Young men are increasingly afraid of baldness

Hair implants are becoming increasingly common among 18- to 34-year-olds, for whom hair loss represents not only a confidence issue but also a loss of identity.

Published on January 6, 2025, at 2:00 am (Paris), updated on January 6, 2025, at 9:07 am Jane Sebbar

Investigation

Introverted young people don't want to be the life of the party: 'I have to be prepared to have the energy sucked out of me'

While some people look forward to the end of the year to celebrate, others force themselves to go to parties or clubs with a lump in their stomach. Whether prostrate by the dance floor or hiding in a room, introverts each develop their own survival techniques.

Published on December 31, 2024, at 7:12 pm (Paris), updated on January 2, 2025, at 3:24 pm Audrey Parmentier

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Thousands form human chain in Georgia's capital as pro-EU protests enter 2nd month

Mass street protests gripped Georgia since November 28, when the ruling Georgian Dream party's increasingly authoritarian government said it would not seek the opening of EU accession talks until 2028.

Published on December 28, 2024, at 3:43 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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From a Paris suburb to NASA: How young aerospace engineer Allan Petre shot for the stars

Petre joined the US space agency in January 2023. From a modest background, he followed his passion – space – and set his sights very high – NASA – while refusing to back down.

Published on December 24, 2024, at 5:17 pm (Paris), updated on December 24, 2024, at 5:17 pm Margherita Nasi

Investigation

The hidden side of business school rankings

Rankings have become a powerful tool for both schools and students, growing in number and influence. However, this has sparked a performance-driven competition that sometimes compromises teaching quality and ethics.

Published on December 1, 2024, at 6:45 pm (Paris) Margherita Nasi

In Depth

Young adults' contradictory relationship with money

The financial behaviors of young people stand out in numerous ways and confuse many with their paradoxes, shaped by the challenges of the times.

Published on November 30, 2024, at 2:54 pm (Paris) Aurélie Blondel

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Le Pen threatens to bring down French government over budget

Asked on Monday after a meeting with the prime minister if her party would back a no-confidence motion, far-right leader Marine Le Pen replied: 'Of course.'

Published on November 25, 2024, at 12:21 pm (Paris), updated on November 25, 2024, at 12:34 pm Le Monde with AFP

Investigation

Condom use is declining among young people

Under-30s are most at risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections. And yet, according to the latest survey by Inserm and ANRS, condom use during the first intercourse fell between 2019 and 2023.

Published on November 18, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Léa Iribarnegaray

Investigation

The 'loneliness epidemic' affecting young people

While isolation is often associated with the elderly, many young people also suffer from it. This growing issue can have serious consequences for both mental and physical health.

Published on November 18, 2024, at 1:30 am (Paris) Alice Raybaud

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Why UChicago is opening a Paris campus: 'The possibility of studying abroad is an argument in the battle between major American universities'

The university, home to 101 Nobel Prize winners, has invested €30 million to provide a new showcase for some 125 of its students to able to study in the French capital every term.

Published on November 1, 2024, at 1:35 am (Paris), updated on November 1, 2024, at 9:40 am Charlotte Bozonnet

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At Howard University, students hope alumna Kamala Harris will 'break the glass ceiling'

Founded in 1867, Howard University in Washington DC, a historically Black university, could see one of its former students elected to the White House.

Published on October 30, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Paris) Garance Muñoz

Investigation

Is Gen Z neglecting work, or are their older colleagues too quick to judge them?

While numerous research studies are deconstructing stereotypes about new generations' relationship to work, the corporate world seems baffled as to how to manage its youngest employees.

Published on October 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Séverin Graveleau Marine Miller

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Full ban on cell phones in some French middle schools raises questions

To improve academic performance and combat bullying, the government aims to implement a total 'digital break' in some schools. Unions and local authorities view it as an ineffective and costly experiment.

Published on September 4, 2024, at 5:03 pm (Paris), updated on September 4, 2024, at 5:24 pm Sylvie Lecherbonnier

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2024 Shanghai ranking: Paris-Saclay University climbs in anglophone-dominated list

British and American universities continue to dominate the ranking. Four French universities that were already in the top 100 − all of them in Paris − have moved up.

Published on August 15, 2024, at 6:02 am (Paris) Alice Raybaud

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'When people gawk at my hair, I'm glad not to flinch:' Young women reject the 'diktat' of body hair removal

Inspired by the body positivity movement on social media, an increasing number of women under 25 are rejecting the smooth-shaven trend to reclaim control over their bodies.

Published on July 25, 2024, at 4:28 am (Paris), updated on July 25, 2024, at 8:40 am Eliott Nail

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Death is their calling: Young people increasingly dream of becoming embalmers

More and more families, when faced with the death of a loved one, are opting to have them embalmed. The professions associated with this new, highly regulated ceremonial practice are attracting young people.

Published on July 20, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris) Adam Lebert

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French elections: New generation of left-wing activists emerges against the far right

With just a few days to go before the second round of voting, novices who've never taken part in political campaigns are going out in the field to convince voters to block the far right.

Published on July 4, 2024, at 11:07 am (Paris), updated on July 4, 2024, at 12:34 pm Alice Raybaud

Investigation

As the French elections approach, young queer people are taking to the streets: 'I needed to be with people who understand the urgency for our community'

The Pride marches that traditionally take place at the end of June are more political this year than in previous years. Many young people from the LGBTQ+ community are planning to vote against the far-right RN.

Published on June 29, 2024, at 3:08 pm (Paris), updated on June 29, 2024, at 3:44 pm Eliott Nail

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My life as a teenager: 'It makes me uncomfortable when girlfriends tell me they said yes to their boyfriends to please them'

Le Monde gives a voice to young people who talk about their moods, their desires and their struggles. 16-year-old Chiara, who lives in the eastern suburbs of Paris, is in her first year of high school. She's juggling her two families, her doubts and her contradictions.

Published on June 29, 2024, at 4:23 am (Paris) Anne Hazard

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In the US, Stanford's disinformation observatory put on hold under Republican pressure

The Californian university has not renewed the contract of this entity which tracked down false information about the 2020 presidential election and Covid-19 vaccines. Pro-Trump supporters, who accused it of censorship, have waged a ruinous legal battle against the observatory.

Published on June 28, 2024, at 4:58 am (Paris) Corine Lesnes

Investigation

'Offices have become an ostentatious sign of wealth': Luxury coworking spaces lure in young talent

Shared offices are no longer just for self-employed workers. Companies are now setting up shop in premium workspaces, complete with comfy sofas, yoga sessions, and baristas, in order to attract and retain young graduates.

Published on June 22, 2024, at 8:20 pm (Paris) Margherita Nasi

Investigation

Why is Jordan Bardella so popular among young French voters?

Whether on TikTok or at rallies, the far-right candidate is garnering support among certain sectors of France's high school, university, and young working demographics.

Published on June 9, 2024, at 5:44 am (Paris), updated on June 9, 2024, at 2:30 pm Charlotte Bozonnet, Camille Bordenet, Léa Iribarnegaray, Clément Guillou and Corentin Lesueur

Interview

'In Europe, 18 to 34 year olds do not know what it is like to live in an authoritarian state'

Terrorism, economic and climate crises, Covid-19, wars: All over Europe, young people have grown up in an anxiety-inducing environment, which some may express through a far-right vote in the European elections, says CNRS researcher Céline Belot.

Published on June 2, 2024, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Léa Iribarnegaray

Interview

Christine Détrez: 'Crushes are a way of reintroducing fantasy, not in a sexual but a romantic sense'

The sociologist and writer used the interviews she conducted with young people aged 13 to 25 to study this form of attraction. A reinvention of romance among the youth says a lot about the new generation's expectations in matters of the heart.

Published on May 27, 2024, at 4:09 pm (Paris) Selma Chougar

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How do you deliver a cancer diagnosis? Medical students train in empathy in drama workshops

At the Montpellier-Nîmes medical school, students train with actors and a director in short improv scenes: a new way of learning how to put interpersonal skills into practice.

Published on May 27, 2024, at 3:00 am (Paris) Lilas Pepy

In Depth

'They seem more mindful of work-life balance': How consulting firms are trying to attract young graduates

Faced with increasing competition for young talent, audit and consulting firms need to adapt to the younger generation's expectations, particularly in terms of management and work organization.

Published on May 25, 2024, at 6:11 pm (Paris) Charlotte Bozonnet

Round-up

Protests against Gaza war take hold on European campuses

Following their counterparts in the United States, students across Europe are occupying their establishments to demand an end to Israeli bombardments in Gaza.

Published on May 17, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on May 17, 2024, at 8:25 am Le Monde's correspondents in Europe

Interview

'The most socially advantaged students are found in the best-funded and best-staffed establishments'

University historian Emmanuelle Picard explains how the introduction of competition between French universities in the late 1980s amounted to inequality between educational establishments.

Published on May 13, 2024, at 4:32 am (Paris), updated on May 13, 2024, at 8:28 am Séverin Graveleau

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In the US, police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests in universities

The Associated Press has recorded at least 75 instances since April 18 in which arrests were made at US campus protests. Nearly 2,900 people have been arrested at 57 colleges and universities.

Published on May 11, 2024, at 1:29 am (Paris), updated on May 11, 2024, at 2:53 pm Le Monde

Op-Ed

'Sciences Po students are committed leftists but only a minority embrace radical positions'

Behind images of radicalized Sciences Po students, individuals are in fact still rather respectful of institutions and their legitimacy, writes sociologist Anne Muxel.

Published on May 10, 2024, at 2:38 pm (Paris) Anne Muxel

Long Read

Gaza protests: The 60 days a Paris university was at the heart of the national political debate

Sit-ins, blockades, tension and discussions. The Paris university has been the focal point of a student movement calling for an end to the war in Gaza.

Published on May 7, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Ivanne Trippenbach

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Paris 2024: Students left unsure of their fate after agency requisitions accommodation for Olympic Games

By mid-April only around 100 students had been rehoused out of over 1,400 applications.

Published on May 5, 2024, at 2:46 pm (Paris), updated on May 5, 2024, at 4:20 pm Soazig Le Nevé

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Student protests against Israel's offensive in Gaza spread

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday condemned the university blockades at Sciences Po and other French universities that 'prevented debate.'

Published on May 5, 2024, at 12:21 am (Paris), updated on May 5, 2024, at 12:57 am Le Monde with AP and AFP