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Linking science with society to protect our ocean sustainably
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60 Years of Supporting Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Founded in 1963 by the historian Fernand Braudel, the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme supports research and the dissemination of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences
Focus areas
Our work is currently organized around the following general focus areas.
Arts
Thinking through societies in their social, cultural and patrimonial diversity to enrich our representations of the world
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Sciences and society
Spreading knowledge to citizen to nurture an informed society
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Global networks
Connecting researchers and knowledge to understand the complexity of the world
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Canal-U
The platform dedicated to academic videos and podcasts
Diffusion & distribution of books
Promoting and Ensuring Access to Publications in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Le Comptoir
A unique place dedicated to the humanities and social sciences
Maison Suger
A place of residence and research for foreign researchers
Events
Face à l'immigration, le savant et le politique
16 April | Can a scholar remain above the fray when studying such a sensitive issue as the place of immigration in our societies? François Héran, author of the book, in conversation with journalist Julie Gacon.
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Do plastics rule the world?
19 May | Series "Plastics: a systemic poison"
Maison Suger: 35 Years Supporting International Research
1990–2024 review of a residence dedicated to researchers in the humanities and social sciences
Semester programme | January–June 2026
Explore the Foundation's calendar of events from January to June 2026
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