Activities at the Maison Internationale

Throughout the year, the Maison Internationale helps you to meet, exchange and discover the culture of Lille and France in an intercultural and friendly atmosphere. Find our programme of events, month by month on this page, or everyday on social media : Facebook - Instagram

November 2024

Our art workshop continues in November! Are you ready?

There's nothing like a bit of art to add colour to your life and combat the dull winter weather!

Don't hesitate to join us on Tuesdays November 5th, 19th, and 26th at 4:30 pm to attend the workshop. Our pair of artists will be on hand to help you discover and experiment with different techniques, such as pastels, markers, acrylics... And more!

This will allow you to spend a pleasant moment in the company of other students, reproducing images of your choice.

To join us, register via this link: shorturl.at/SbI9u

Whether you're a student or a PhD student, the weight of academic duties, the pressure of deadlines and mental and physical strain can quickly take their toll on your day-to-day life.

All you need is one hour! Just one hour! To take a moment just for you, a moment to slow down and find yourself, a moment of calm in the midst of exams, scientific papers and all kinds of pressures.

The Heartfulness Institute is here to offer you a moment of relaxation and introspective reflection, thanks to a meditation session in English, that'll give you a chance to breathe... and get back on the right foot!

Join us at the Maison Internationale on Thursdays November 14th and 28th at 4.30 pm! Sign up here : https://shorturl.at/CyCxS !

It's the film of the hour! The Maison Internationale is offering you tickets to see “L'Amour Ouf” at the Kino Ciné!

Filmed in the North of France (right here!),the movie  tells the story of Clotaire and Jackie, two teenagers who fall head over heels in love. She is from a middle-class background, while he is from a working-class one. As a result of their failed love affair, the boy becomes a criminal and spends 12 years in prison. After his release, Clotaire is determined to find Jackie. Are you ready to experience their reunion with them?

The screening (in French!) will occur at Kino Ciné on Friday, November 15th at 4:45 pm!

Please note! We only have 20 places available! Register quickly here: https://shorturl.at/9X0J7

Italian art is in the spotlight: the Maison Internationale is offering you a guided tour (in French) of the “Expérience Raphaël” exhibition.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Raphaël, one of the greatest masters of the Italian Renaissance. For the first time revealed to the public in its entirety, this stunning collection of 40 drawings, as well as paintings and sketches on loan from prestigious international museums, will take you on a journey in the artist's footsteps.

A true exploration of his work and (re)discovery of his style, in the heart of the magnificent Palais des Beaux-Arts, the jewel of Lille and one of France's largest museums.

The tour will take place on Saturday November 16 at 2:15pm, but to join in, sign up quickly here: https://shorturl.at/Lp0LJ

Only the first to register will be contacted to join in!

Fancy travelling without leaving Lille? Join us for an immersive evening dedicated to Algerian culture, in partnership with the student association Young Vision!

On the programme:

  • Cultural quiz to test your knowledge of Algeria
  • Introductory workshops in Arabic language and calligraphy
  • Traditional music for total immersion
  • Tasting of Algerian culinary specialities to delight your taste buds
  • Games
    ...

Whether you're just curious or want to discover a new culture while having fun, this evening is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Algeria's fascinating culture. 

Join us on Monday November 18th at 5pm to share a festive and enriching evening!

To register: https://shorturl.at/Qv0bI

Our art workshop continues in November! Are you ready?

There's nothing like a bit of art to add colour to your life and combat the dull winter weather!

Don't hesitate to join us on Tuesdays November 5th, 19th, and 26th at 4:30 pm to attend the workshop. Our pair of artists will be on hand to help you discover and experiment with different techniques, such as pastels, markers, acrylics... And more!

This will allow you to spend a pleasant moment in the company of other students, reproducing images of your choice.

To join us, register via this link: shorturl.at/SbI9u

British band Warmduscher are back with their fifth album, Too Cold To Hold, and it is time to check it out! The good news? The Maison Internationale is taking you to the Aéronef, one of Lille's iconic concert halls, to listen to this new opus live! A clever blend of hip-hop, jazz, punk, funk and grooves from South African house music.

If you haven't made any plans yet for Wednesday November 20th at 8pm, then sign up now!

Link to register: https://shorturl.at/bgOY7

In the frame of the International Student Year, the University of Lille organizes "Partage ma table !" ("Share my table!").

The purpose of this event is to allow  international students of the metropolis to meet the inhabitants, at their home, around a Sunday meal on November 24th, 2024. It is a great opportunity to exchange around the gastronomy of the North, to practice foreign languages and to discover other cultures.

The warm welcome of northerners can only be a springboard for international students seeking to forge links during the mobility!

* More information on the collection of personal data, please see this page.

Don't forget to send us your photos on isy@univ-lille.fr during your meal and to use #ISYLille if you share on your social networks!

If you have any questions, you can write an email to isy@univ-lille.fr

Our art workshop continues in November! Are you ready?

There's nothing like a bit of art to add colour to your life and combat the dull winter weather!

Don't hesitate to join us on Tuesdays November 5th, 19th, and 26th at 4:30 pm to attend the workshop. Our pair of artists will be on hand to help you discover and experiment with different techniques, such as pastels, markers, acrylics... And more!

This will allow you to spend a pleasant moment in the company of other students, reproducing images of your choice.

To join us, register via this link: shorturl.at/SbI9u

Want to meet students from all over the world? The CLIL and the Maison Internationale invite you to join us for a fun-filled intercultural evening!

On the programme: amusing icebreaker games that encourage dialogue between cultures. Bring your good humour and fair play, we'll take care of the rest!

Don't miss this chance to bond and broaden your horizons in a friendly atmosphere!

Mark the date in your diary: Wednesday November 27th at 6pm and sign up here: https://shorturl.at/FPGof

Whether you're a student or a PhD student, the weight of academic duties, the pressure of deadlines and mental and physical strain can quickly take their toll on your day-to-day life.

All you need is one hour! Just one hour! To take a moment just for you, a moment to slow down and find yourself, a moment of calm in the midst of exams, scientific papers and all kinds of pressures.

The Heartfulness Institute is here to offer you a moment of relaxation and introspective reflection, thanks to a meditation session in English, that'll give you a chance to breathe... and get back on the right foot!

Join us at the Maison Internationale on Thursdays November 14th and 28th at 4.30 pm! Sign up here : https://shorturl.at/CyCxS !

Must-see events...

Welcome days

The welcome days take place twice a year, in September and January on the various campuses of the university.

During this period, the university offers a program rich in discoveries and conviviality.

Students who come individually and on an exchange program will be able to take advantage of these days to discover the university, the city of Lille, and French culture.

More info about the Welcome Days here! https://international.univ-lille.fr/en/maison-internationale/welcome-days/

International Student Week !

With 9,500 students coming from all over the world at the gates of Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom, the international openness of the University of Lille is much more than a specificity. This asset and this state of mind is what International Student Week celebrates and celebrates every year in November.

Information meetings, testimonials, conferences, café-languages, photo exhibitions, gastronomy ... For a week, let's take advantage of the many meetings, discuss and exchange together in a friendly atmosphere, get to know each other and discover the partner universities of the University of Lille. Students, staff, teachers, researchers, all mobilized for the occasion and to enthusiastically propagate the dynamism and intellectual influence of the University of Lille!


Student associations

The University of Lille is home to more than 125 nuggets: associations that cover multiple themes and that are anchored in many components and on all campuses.

Many associations with an international vocation exist and welcome members and volunteers each year.

Download the directory of student associations of the University of Lille