Student and Cultural Life
Joining a student association is a wonderful way to connect with others and meet fellow students from diverse backgrounds. From the beginning of the academic year, find the association that reflects your interests and take part in the campus life at EPHE-PSL!
EPHE-PSL Online Community
You don’t need to be a member of an association to join the online community of students, auditors, and alumni.
Student Associations
EPHESE
Membership is free by registering with the EPHESE group on the online community platform.
EPHESE is a student association whose primary mission is to promote student life at EPHE-PSL across all academic tracks. It aims to strengthen the network and sense of belonging through cultural and social activities. The association organizes museum visits, science-based scavenger hunts, and collaborative study groups.
Stay updated by following EPHESE on Facebook and Instagram.
Association ALUMNI
Membership is free by registering with the EPHESE group on the online community platform.
Join the EPHE-PSL Alumni Association, open to current students and auditors. The association is part of PSL Alumni, a federation of alumni associations from PSL member institutions. It complements EPHE-PSL’s initiatives by fostering alumni engagement and professional development.
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YouR PSL
Are you a PhD student, future doctoral candidate, or early-career researcher? YouR PSL is a community that supports young researchers by promoting exchange, mutual support, and collaborative initiatives across diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
YouR PSL helps members integrate, connect, form affinity groups, engage with the professional world, launch team projects, and explore entrepreneurial opportunities.
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UNION PSL
UNION PSL is the student association of PSL. It organizes numerous events to enrich student life across the campus. Composed of student representatives from various institutions and motivated students, UNION PSL hosts events throughout the year.
UNION PSL also shares student news and supports inter-institutional initiatives. Through its activities, students can meet peers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Each year, the association builds partnerships and offers benefits such as discounted tickets to rugby matches and cross-institutional cultural access.
Follow UNION PSL on Facebook and Instagram, or contact them by email.
ARCART (Art History and Archaeology)
ARCART is a student association dedicated to showcasing the work of young researchers in art history and archaeology at PSL. It supports students in their academic and professional development by building networks with cultural professionals, organizing events, and sharing research.
Membership is open to master’s and doctoral students (up to three years post-defense), administrative staff, faculty, and auditors from PSL institutions.
Contact ARCART for questions or suggestions.
Associative and Cultural Hub – Condorcet Campus
Beyond its research and academic facilities, the Condorcet Campus emphasizes spaces for campus life. The associative and cultural hub includes two rooms: an 80 m² forum and a 150 m² multipurpose room for conferences, celebrations, and sports activities. Student associations may also use one of five dedicated offices.
Find all upcoming events at Condorcet Campus.
Culture & Sports
PSL Sport
More than 5,000 PSL students participate in sports. PSL offers over 30 disciplines, accessible to all students, faculty, and staff. Activities range from individual to team and competitive sports. Facilities are located in central Paris with schedules adapted to university life (midday and evenings from 6 PM).
To register, complete the form or sign up directly via the “PSL-Sport” app available on the website.
Information & Contact
PSL Symphony Orchestra and Choir – OSCPSL
OSCPSL is open to all students and staff of PSL. Its repertoire is eclectic and innovative, including classical works, forgotten or contemporary composers, jazz, gospel, and musicals. Concerts are offered at discounted rates for PSL students.
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Science Outreach – Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Space
Created in 1994 by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, the (Espace des Sciences Pierre-Gilles de Gennes (ESPGG)) is the public outreach center of ESPCI Paris and PSL. It serves as both a public engagement venue and a laboratory for science communication, bridging science, culture, art, and society.
It hosts exhibitions, science events, public lectures, training in science communication, and playful or surprising evening programs.
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Recognition and Promotion of Student Engagement
EPHE-PSL has implemented a system to formally recognize student engagement, highlighting skills acquired through elected student roles, as well as associative, solidarity, or university-related activities.