This thesis entitled « Life course events and changes in daily mobility behavior » was directed by Thomas Buhler and Samuel Carpentier-Postel. The defense will take place in the UFR SLHS (Grand Salon), 32 rue Mégevand in Besançon, at 2pm on March the 30th.   Jury composition Thomas Buhler, UMLP, UMR ThéMA – Supervisor Samuel Carpentier-Postel, UMLP, UMR ThéMA – Supervisor Christophe Imbert, University of Rouen, UMR IDEES – Reviewer Vincent Kaufmann, Professeur des universités, EPFL, LaSUR – Examiner Patricia Sajous, Maîtresse de conférences HDR, Université Le...

  This thesis entitled « Irredentist dynamics in mountainous areas: the cases of the Hindu Kush (Afghanistan) and the Adrar des Ifoghas (Mali)» was directed by Alexandre Moine . The defense will take place in the MSHE Ledoux, room 3, 1 rue Charles Nodier, Besançon, at 2pm on April the 7th.   Jury composition Cyril Masselot, UMLP. PrésidentPhilippe Boulanger,Sorbonne Université, ReviewerAmaël Cattaruzza, Institut Français de Géopolitique, ReviewerPierre-Joseph Givre, Général de corps d’armée, Ministère des Armées, ExaminerChristian Guinchard, Maitre de conférences, UMLP,...

The ThéMA laboratory is pleased to invite Maxime Boivin, Professor of Geography and Hydrogeomorphology at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC, Canada), for a public lecture on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026 from 5pm to 7pm. This event is open to all and will take place in the main amphitheater of the MSHE Ledoux, 1 rue Charles Nodier, in Besançon."   If you need information about the event, please contact Paul Savary : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    

"Being mobile is more than just traveling." Early research on transportation long believed that daily commutes were a waste of time, and that modes of transportation were simply interchangeable depending on changing circumstances. However, as research on daily mobility advances, a better understanding of the social and symbolic significance of such practices emerges. All of this contributes to the fact that daily mobility is not just a means to an end but is often at the very heart of deeply ingrained lifestyles and habits. This book provides an overview of the different facets of the...

  Jeux & Enjeux is a transdisciplinary scientific meeting about serious games and participatory simulations. First and foremost, it is the ideal venue to meet, exchange, and share experiences among diverse users: territorial stakeholders, professionals and/or experts of the serious game sector, researchers, teachers (primary, secondary and higher education), and students. Traditionally, the Jeux & Enjeux meeting puts primary emphasis on multi-player games, whereby interactions among participants are an essential component of the game. This meeting will aim to bring forth a...

  Michael SeyedAlireza Malih is beginning a thesis entitled “Simulation and Analysis of Urban Transport Electrification Using Digital Twins” This thesis will be supervised by Igor Agbossou (UMLP) and Jean-Philippe Antoni (UBE) at the IUT Nord Franche-Comté in Belfort.   Abstract In the current context of the gradual and sustained adoption of electric vehicles for mobility and transportation needs, the electrification of urban transport has emerged as a global priority, driven by continuous technological innovations and supportive public policies. The SATURN project focuses on...

The third-year students of the undergraduate program in geography are pleased to invite you on the 16th of December 2025 for a presentation of higher education programs in geography, mostly dedicated to university programs.  Whether you are simply curious, already interested in land planning, or thinking about your future career, this event is open to all and will make you discover the contents of geography study programs. The list of career opportunities offered after such a training will be presented, including careers in land planning, urbanism, transport and mobility management,...

This thesis, entitled "Residential trajectories and modes of inhabiting: an analysis of the role of green amenities in residential preferences and leisure activities in urban areas" was directed by Samuel Carpentier-Postel and Samy Youssoufi. The defense will take place in the UFR SLHS (Grand Salon), 32 rue Mégevand  in Besançon, at 1:30 pm.    Jury composition Lise BOURDEAU-LEPAGE, University Lyon 3, reviewer Samuel CARPENTIER-POSTEL, University Marie and Louis Pasteur, Besançon, thesis supervisor Geoffrey CARUSO, University of...

Again this year, ThéMA was present at the "Fête de la science" from 9 to 12 October 2025, alongside about 30 other laboratories as well as museums' and associations' representatives. During this edition, at the booth of the ThéMA laboratory, people could discover the SandBox and the serious game CityPlanner. The SandBox is a geospatial technology modelling fields in augmented reality. It consists of a machine connected to a computer, which carves a landscape in a sand box before numerising the topography of the obtained field. The ThéMA SandBox was developed by Damien Roy. During the...

The examination for the Thesis prize Complex Systems 2025 helded on the 10th of October in Besançon. Among the twelve presentations of the candidates, four were particularly appreciated. The committee deliberated for a long while before awarding three theses: Oscar DUFOUR : Enhanced agent-based models for pedestrian crowds : insights from empirical data at the Festival of Lights and refinements of mechanical interactions, pedestrian shapes, and decisional aspectsLaetitia BORNES : Méthodes et outils systémiques concrets pour faire face à la complexité environnementale et aux effets rebond...