In March, BEST OF of Student Life
Published on 10/04/2026
Campus life and student activities are particularly lively at NEOMA. Here we take a look back at three standout moments that shaped March 2026.
NEOMA Rouen’s Arts Committee wins 2026 Arts Trophy
TBS Education organised the Trophée des Arts in the Spanish city of Lloret de Mar from March 19 to 22, and once again NEOMA students brought home a host of awards. Our Arts Committee won the Trophée de l'Ambiance and the Arts Trophy, with first‑place finishes in theatre, concert, classical music and atmosphere.
It was a team victory that crowned months of intensive preparation, large-scale logistics and a budget of €53,000. “We went to Lloret aiming for the Trophée de l'Ambiance, and we’re coming home as winners of the 2026 Arts Trophy,” the team said. In other words, it was the perfect way to bring their term to a close.
Three students honoured at the NEOMACT Awards – Change Makers
The second NEOMACT Awards – Change Makers celebrated three students whose commitment goes far beyond their academic studies. The final was held in mid-March in front of a jury that included Penny Lepastier, CEO of the Institut de l'Engagement, along with several representatives from NEOMA.
Luna Dupuis, former president of ESC Sans Frontières in Rouen, was recognised for her involvement in community life, a commitment she is now carrying into her professional career: following a work‑study placement with Pour un Sourire d'Enfant, Luna recently signed a permanent contract with the organisation.
Niharika Bhartia, an MSc Marketing student from India, teaches English to over 300 children and has helped more than 50 students integrate into life in France.
Pauline Arnoult, a student in the MSc Sustainability Transformations programme and president of the Envie d'Sup student association, supports 210 young people from priority neighbourhoods and rural areas.
These three stories capture the very essence of NEOMACT: taking action, inspiring others and sparking change.
One of our students, Étienne Imbert, earns the title of French University Fencing Champion
Étienne Imbert, a GBBA student at NEOMA, is an elite athlete who recently won the French University Fencing Championship on his first attempt wearing the School’s colours. It’s a title that rewards months of training and the daily challenge of juggling academic and athletic demands.
Étienne underscores the key role NEOMA has played in his success: the flexible timetable means he can train without ever having to choose between his sporting goals and his studies. And “This is only the beginning,” he warns!
