Chair of
Transitions
Connecting science, policy, and society to address the challenges of global transitions and sustainable futures.
A Platform for Interdisciplinary Reflection
The Chair of Transitions at IAS UM6P explores major environmental, technological, and societal transformations shaping contemporary societies. It brings together researchers and practitioners to examine long-term transitions related to sustainability, climate, resources, and development.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue across the sciences, humanities, and policy fields, the Chair serves as a platform for reflection, research, and collaboration on the challenges of global transitions.
Investigates key transition dynamics — ecological transformation, energy systems, resource management, and societal adaptation, connecting scientific knowledge with policy and governance.
Through seminars, workshops, and invited residencies, the Chair creates a space for sustained exchange between scholars, experts, and institutions across disciplines and regions.
Strengthens partnerships with international researchers and institutions working on sustainability and systemic change, supporting projects that combine scientific inquiry with societal impact.
"Transitions are not just technical challenges, they are civilisational questions that demand new modes of thinking, across disciplines and across cultures."
Sciences Po Aix · Univ. Paris-Nanterre
A sociologist specializing in societal transformations and the impact of technoscience, Raphael Liogier is Professor at Sciences Po Aix-en-Provence and the University of Paris-Nanterre, and the author of several books on contemporary modernity. His work bridges academic research and public intellectual debate on the profound shifts reshaping our societies.
Publications & Seminar Series
In 2025, the Chair of Transitions contributed to publications, editorial initiatives, and a sustained internal seminar series, advancing critical, interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary transformations.
International Engagements 2025
In 2025, the Chair of Transitions participated in a broad range of international conferences, keynote lectures, and institutional events, expanding global visibility and fostering dialogue across disciplines and regions.
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Chair of Transitions
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