Presentation of the Jiyuu Scholarship – Hugo Sarrade

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 – Triolet Campus
, Place Eugène Bataillon –34095 Montpellier
SC 10.01 – 11:30 a.m.

“Jiyuu” means “Freedom” in Japanese. This scholarship was established in January 2016 at the initiative of Stéphane Sarrade in memory of his son Hugo, a 23-year-old man who was a victim of the attacks that struck France on November 13, 2015.
Worth 5,000 euros, this scholarship supports a student wishing to complete an internship in Japan to enhance their scientific education. It is intended for a student enrolled in a Master’s program in science (in any field) at the Faculty of Sciences or the Polytech School of Engineering.

Hugo Sarrade was a master’s student in computer science at the Faculty of Sciences in Montpellier and planned to pursue research in the field of artificial intelligence. He had a particular fondness for Japan, a country he knew well and where he hoped to complete his thesis.

Hugo Sarrade was fascinated by this country, which fosters the natural coexistence of the technological and cultural spheres, while promoting respect for others and the community.

Hugo Sarrade believed that innovation arises from engaging with other fields of knowledge and different technological approaches.

Photos from the ceremony on May 23, 2018

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