Rennes 2 University

Research

At Rennes 2 University, we seek to advance in-depth quality research, able to respond to contemporary societal and scientific issues with innovative solutions and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Research at Rennes 2 University

We work closely with the National Center for Scientific Research (Centre national de la recherche scientifique: CNRS) to generate knowledge and institutional recognition for our 5 joint research units. Working together, the research undertaken has made Rennes 2 a strong reference center principally in the fields of:

 

  • Physical and social geography
  • Sport sciences
  • History
  • Art, Archaeology and Literature
  • Psychology
  • Area linguistics studies
  • Educational sciences
  • Socio-economics and sustainable development

We also focus on a number of transversal themes that are split between several of our labs, including: body, gender and violence; the culture of books; reflection on the value and impact of Humanities and Social Sciences; and digital humanities.

Find out more about our research units, areas of excellence and current projects that contribute to innovation at the local, national and international scales.

 

Over 550

teacher-researchers

21

research units

Over 550

doctoral students

+70

thesis defenses per year

1

University Press Structure

2

International Chairs

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