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CLIMB UNITED: USMB takes action against sedentary lifestyle in Higher Education

The Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB), together with the Università di Torino (UNITO), the Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR), the Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI), and the University of Ljubljana (UNILJ), has launched CLIMB UNITED – Ascend Together, a European project tackling sedentary lifestyles in universities. Funded by the European Commission, the initiative brings together these five partner universities to identify barriers to physical activity and test innovative solutions. Starting in January 2026, students and staff from all five universities will be able to participate in a dedicated survey designed to help shape the project. CLIMB UNITED aims to promote an active lifestyle and engage university communities across Europe in sustainable, long-term change.
Climb_United: a man is lying on a sofa.

L’Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB), aux côtés de l’Università di Torino (UNITO), de l’Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR), de l’Université de Beira Interior (UBI) et de l’Université de Ljubljana (UNILJ), lance officiellement CLIMB UNITED – Ascend Together, un projet européen ambitieux visant à lutter contre la sédentarité au sein des communautés universitaires. Financé par la Commission européenne, ce projet de trois ans rassemble ces cinq universités partenaires en France, Italie, Slovénie, Espagne et Portugal. Dans les projets UNITA, il contribue directement à la tâche 2.1 de l’alliance, consacrée au bien-être, renforçant ainsi l’engagement collectif en faveur de campus plus sains et durables.

Un projet collaboratif et interdisciplinaire

CLIMB UNITED s’articule autour de
cinq lots de travail (Work Packages) couvrant la gestion du projet, l’enquête internationale, les expérimentations, l’évaluation, ainsi que la communication et la diffusion des résultats.

  • L’USMB assure la coordination générale du projet.
  • L’Université de Beira Interior – UBI (Portugal) pilote la conception et la mise en œuvre de l’enquête.
  • L’Universidad de Zaragoza – UNIZAR (Espagne) est responsable de la communication et de la dissémination.
  • L’Université de Ljubljana – UNILJ (Slovénie) conduit les expérimentations.
  • L’Università di Torino – UNITO (Italie) pilote l’évaluation des résultats et la rédaction des recommandations et publications scientifiques.

     

Une première rencontre à Chambéry

La première réunion des partenaires s’est tenue le 9 octobre 2025 sur le campus de Jacob-Bellecombette, dans le cadre de la semaine internationale de l’USMB. Ce rendez-vous a marqué le lancement d’une collaboration étroite et interdisciplinaire entre les universités, avec pour horizon la création d’un guide de bonnes pratiques et de campagnes de sensibilisation communes.

Comment contribuer au projet?

À partir de janvier 2026, tous les personnels et étudiants des cinq universités partenaires ; USMB, UNITO, UNIZAR, UBI et UNILJ seront invités à participer à l’enquête CLIMB UNITED.

Pourquoi votre participation est essentielle:

  • Tous les profils sont concernés: qu’importe votre niveau d’activité, des plus sédentaires aux plus sportifs, vos réponses permettront d’adapter les solutions proposées.
  • Un premier pas vers le changement: remplir cette enquête, c’est déjà s’engager dans une démarche collective pour un mode de vie plus actif.
  • Devenir acteur du projet: pour les plus motivés, cette participation pourrait être le point de départ pour devenir ambassadeur de CLIMB UNITED et inspirer votre entourage.
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