Highlights of student life in November

November was a particularly rewarding month thanks to a series of inspirational conferences, cultural events and civic engagement. Here we take a look back at three standout moments that left a lasting impression on the student community.

Déclic Entreprendre organised TEDxNEOMABSParis on the theme “The Courage of Tomorrow”

The Déclic Entreprendre student association and NEOMA students hosted TEDxNEOMABSParis conferences on the Paris campus on November 7. The focus of this year’s event was “The Courage of Tomorrow”. Four speakers talked about their career paths and their commitment to protecting the planet: Hélène Grosbois is an activist for ecology and organic market gardening; Pierre Paris is an entrepreneur driven by the pursuit of the common good; Céline Steyer is the creator of the Nouvelles Héroïnes (New Heroines) initiative; and Serge Zaka is a specialist in agroclimatology. “We spent several months coordinating everything, full of doubt, fine-tuning details and planning ahead,” explains Julie Sanchez, president of Déclic Entreprendre, on her LinkedIn account. “The event was a success in spite of unforeseen challenges, and it validated my ability to bring a vision to life even under pressure. More than anything, though, TEDxNEOMABSParis was a profoundly human experience!”

NEOMACT project encouraged first-year students to engage in community service

On October 23 in Reims and November 6 in Rouen, the 1,000 first-year MiM students took part in the NEOMACT project, a day dedicated to community engagement. The students teamed up to tackle challenges inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals, undertaking hands-on initiatives with local non-profits and NGOs such as Action contre la Faim, Croix-Rouge Française, AFEV, HeForShe and La Comédie de Reims. The activities included hygiene product drives, social outreach, campaigning against gender-based violence, recycled sponge workshops and writing letters for elderly people—all initiatives that generated a direct impact on the local community. As well as being an educational experience, the project brought students together, giving them the opportunity to find out about civic engagement and continue their efforts across the year.

NEOMA Paris campus hosted the 2025 Fashion Awards

On November 15 the NEOMA Paris campus hosted the 2025 Trophée de la Mode, the capital’s largest inter-school fashion show, centring on the theme "Influence and Deconstruction: Street-Driven Fashion". Five business school student associations took part in a creative competition that featured fashion shows by emerging designers, school presentations and an awards ceremony. Throughout the day, visitors also had the chance to explore a showroom dedicated to young designers and support innovative, sustainable labels. The fashion show proved to be a landmark event in the cultural life of the campus.