Following its inaugural session in 2026, the Student Citizens’ Convention is back for a second round! It will bring together 50 students selected by random draw to reflect the diversity of the UGA student body. This innovative, deliberative initiative invites students to exchange ideas, learn, and deliberate on a topic related to ecological transformation. The goal? To make recommendations on strategic issues facing theUniversité Grenoble Alpes , and to contribute to the institution’s policies. The next Student Citizens’ Convention (CCE) 2027 will take place from February 15 to 19 and on March 4 and 5, 2027.
For this year’s exam, all UGA students will be able to choose the CCE topic from among four options. A poll is open for voting and will remain open until October 4.
The four proposed themes are:
Extreme heat and extreme weather events are challenging the current organization of the academic schedule: class schedules and conditions, lunch breaks, commuting, exam periods, and internship periods, among others. The CCE could explore concrete solutions to adapt the pace of studies to these new climate realities, while maintaining the quality of educational programs and study conditions.
Environmental upheavals and the measures taken to address them do not affect all students in the same way: their economic resources, housing conditions, mobility options, and exposure to environmental risks give rise to different vulnerabilities. The CCE could consider ways to ensure that UGA’s ecological transition policy helps reduce these inequalities and does not place an additional burden on those with fewer resources.
Getting around, eating, finding housing, buying supplies, traveling, playing sports, or participating in community organizations: many of our daily activities can be adapted to reduce their environmental impact. The CCE could identify the barriers that make these changes difficult for students and consider ways in which the UGA can help them adopt more sustainable practices and make the ecological transition easier.
In the face of environmental crises, today’s students will need new skills and abilities, both in their professional and civic lives. The CCE could consider the skills that students would like to or should acquire to strengthen their ability to take action—not only through their academic programs but also through experiences in student organizations, professional settings, or extracurricular activities—and the measures the UGA could implement to enable everyone to develop these skills.
In 2026, the students had worked on the theme: “A 2°C rise by 2050—what do we do?” The convention members made 12 recommendations related to biodiversity, food, and governance. The UGA Presidency responded to them point by point during a public meeting. Its official response to the 2026 CCE recommendations is available online.
