The ENSTA newsletter - May 2025

Mobility of the future: new-generation steels to lighten vehicles

In the automotive industry, decarbonization means lightening vehicles, which in turn means reducing energy consumption and increasing the range of electric vehicles.

Amélie Kies wins the IP Paris final of Ma thèse en 180 secondes

Amélie Kies, a doctoral student at ENSTA's Applied Optics Laboratory, won the IP Paris final of the "Ma thèse en 180 secondes" science popularization competition, ahead of 9 other candidates.

Mutualizing anchor lines for floating wind turbines: a relevant solution?

Launched at the beginning of 2025, the ESOMOOR project, dedicated to rope anchor lines, seeks to measure the effects of mutualizing anchoring systems for offshore wind farms to limit costs.

HELX, cybersecurity accessible to all

In 2025, it's still possible to create a cybersecurity company without necessarily following the classic startup model. By opting for independent growth, HELX intends to maintain its freedom of tone and method in the service of its customers.

ENSTA welcomes a delegation from the Polytechnic University of San Pedro

A delegation from the Polytechnic University of San Pedro in Côte d'Ivoire visited ENSTA's Brest and Paris-Saclay campuses in March.

ENSTA win at INNOV'NIGHT 2025

On the night of April 10-11, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris organized the 3rd edition of INNOV'NIGHT. Once again this year, ENSTA won first prize in the "Industry 4.0 and digital transformation" category.

Future engineers, already entrepreneurs

All ENSTA students and apprentices have the opportunity to try their hand at entrepreneurship. Kylian, an engineering student on a sandwich course at the Brest campus, tells us about his project and the National Student Entrepreneur Status (SNEE).

SNEE: tailor-made support for project leaders

Issued and managed by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the "Statut National Étudiant Entrepreneur" (National Student-Entrepreneur Status) is highly acclaimed by ENSTA students, and has already led to the emergence of some excellent start-ups.

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May 19-23 - 13th QPES symposium

On the theme of "Ecosystèmes de formation, pour quelles transformations", sponsored by ENSTA, IMT Atlantique, École navale and Université de Bretagne Occidentale.

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May 20 &21 - Paris-Saclay Spring

Stand of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris and its schools at the 8th Paris-Saclay Spring.

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