A rich and varied lecture season at the Université du Temps Libre
From cinema to science, history and art, the public can enjoy lectures every other Tuesday until May 2026 to learn, reflect and more.
Founded in 2016, the Université du Temps Libre (UTL 6) is an association supported by the Cities of La Garde and Le Pradet. On September 9, Michèle Voyer, president, and Monique Boursin, vice-president, presented the programme of this new academic year, which aims to allow everyone to nurture their intellectual curiosity, free from any political, commercial, or religious interference.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM "In the footsteps of Galilée from Pise to Florence via Rome", by Jean-Marc Ginoux. LE PRADET – Espace des Arts.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM "Jean Aicard, the provençal writer", by Jean-Paul Faucher. LE PRADET – Espace des Arts.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM "Updates on Alzheimer's disease", by Dr Olivier Goret. LA GARDE – Auditorium Gérard Philipe.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM "From graffiti to street art, an amazing history", by Christian Gerini. LA GARDE – Auditorium Gérard Philipe.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM "Victoria, a queen for the century", by Bernard Sasso. LE PRADET – Espace des Arts.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM "Fake news and the media", by Benoît d’Aiguillon. LA GARDE – Auditorium Gérard Philipe.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM "The cult of victims, a new civic religion?", by Alessandro Leiduan. LA GARDE – Auditorium Gérard Philipe.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM "Historical games with the infinitely small", by Christian Gerini. LE PRADET – Espace des Arts.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM "Learned women", by Jean-Marc Ginoux. LE PRADET – Espace des Arts.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM "New Hollywood, a nightmare factory", by Philippe Kieffer. LA GARDE – Auditorium Gérard Philipe.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM "New Hollywood (continued): monsters born out of Amérique", by Philippe Kieffer. LE PRADET – Espace des Arts.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM Surprise session LA GARDE – Auditorium Gérard Philipe.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM "Gustave Flaubert, Carthage, Salammbô", by Bernard Sasso. LE PRADET – Espace des Arts.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM "From crisis to 'collapse': an introduction to collapsology", by Philippe Granarolo. LA GARDE – Auditorium Gérard Philipe.
Annual membership €10, subscription to all lectures €30. Lectures are included in the subscription. Single lecture price without subscription: €4 for members, €6 for non-members and visitors.
Photo PRESSE AGENCE.