# Grenoble Alpes University

> French public university (2016-2019)

**Wikidata**: [Q124377738](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124377738)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/grenoble-alpes-university-q124377738

## Summary
Grenoble Alpes University was a French public university that operated from 2016 to 2019 in Grenoble, France. It was formed by the merger of three existing universities and was later replaced by a reorganized institution with the same name.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 2016 through the merger of Joseph Fourier University, Pierre Mendès-France University, and Stendhal University
- Located in Grenoble, France
- Official name: UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES
- Legal form: public scientific, cultural or professional establishment
- SIREN number: 130021397
- Dissolved on December 31, 2019
- Replaced by Grenoble Alpes University (a reorganized institution)
- Had notable affiliated computer scientists including Iosif Sifakis, Dominique Borrione, and others

## FAQs
### Q: When was Grenoble Alpes University founded?
A: Grenoble Alpes University was founded in 2016 through the merger of three existing universities in Grenoble, France.

### Q: What universities merged to form Grenoble Alpes University?
A: Grenoble Alpes University was formed by the merger of Joseph Fourier University, Pierre Mendès-France University, and Stendhal University.

### Q: What happened to Grenoble Alpes University?
A: Grenoble Alpes University was dissolved on December 31, 2019, and was replaced by a reorganized institution with the same name.

### Q: What was the legal status of Grenoble Alpes University?
A: Grenoble Alpes University was a public scientific, cultural or professional establishment under French law.

### Q: Who were some notable people affiliated with Grenoble Alpes University?
A: Notable affiliated individuals included computer scientists Iosif Sifakis, Dominique Borrione, Gregor Bochmann, and others.

## Why It Matters
Grenoble Alpes University represented an important reorganization of higher education in France, specifically in the Grenoble region. By merging three existing universities, it aimed to create a more comprehensive and efficient academic institution. The university's focus on computer science and related fields, as evidenced by its notable faculty, contributed to France's research and development capabilities in these areas. The subsequent reorganization in 2019 suggests an ongoing evolution of academic institutions in response to changing educational needs and priorities.

## Notable For
- Being a merger of three established universities in Grenoble
- Having a strong focus on computer science and related disciplines
- Affiliation with notable computer scientists like Iosif Sifakis (Turing Award winner)
- Its brief but significant existence as a reorganized academic institution
- Its role in the higher education landscape of southeastern France

## Body
### History and Formation
Grenoble Alpes University was established in 2016 through the merger of three existing universities in Grenoble:
- Joseph Fourier University
- Pierre Mendès-France University
- Stendhal University

This merger was part of a broader trend in French higher education to create larger, more comprehensive institutions.

### Location and Legal Status
The university was located in Grenoble, France. It operated as a public scientific, cultural or professional establishment under French law, with the official name "UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES". Its SIREN number was 130021397.

### Leadership
The university had two chairpersons during its existence:
- Lise Dumasy (January 7, 2016 - January 12, 2018)
- Patrick Lévy (January 21, 2018 - December 31, 2019)

### Dissolution and Replacement
Grenoble Alpes University was dissolved on December 31, 2019. It was replaced by a reorganized institution with the same name, Grenoble Alpes University, which appears to be a continuation of the academic mission but with a different legal structure.

### Notable Affiliated Individuals
The university had numerous notable faculty and affiliated individuals, particularly in the fields of computer science and mathematics:
- Iosif Sifakis: Greek-French computer scientist, Turing Award winner
- Dominique Borrione: Computer scientist, affiliated with Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble since 1981
- Gregor Bochmann: Canadian physicist and computer scientist
- Pablo Arrighi: French-Uruguayan Full Professor in Quantum Information
- Doğan Ulus: Turkish computer scientist
- Jean-Claude Latombe: American roboticist
- Marlon Dumas: Honduran computer scientist residing in Estonia
- Joëlle Coutaz: French computer scientist
- Ulrike von Luxburg: German computer scientist and full professor
- And many others

### Identifiers
The university had several identifiers used in academic and administrative systems:
- VIAF ID: 3932157583881333970008
- IDREF ID: 188399275
- HAL structure ID: 445543
- OpenCorporates ID: fr/130021397

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## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. SIRENE
3. [Source](http://www.letudiant.fr/educpros/personnalites/dumasy-lise-537.html)
4. [Source](http://www.letudiant.fr/educpros/actualite/a-grenoble-patrick-levy-et-lise-dumasy-echangent-leur-poste.html)
5. [L'histoire de l'Université Grenoble Alpes. Grenoble Alpes University](https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/universite/histoire-de-l-uga/l-histoire-de-l-universite-grenoble-alpes-584571.kjsp)
6. [History. Grenoble Alpes University](https://www.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/about/history/history-710222.kjsp)
7. [Création de la nouvelle Université Grenoble Alpes : les établissements fondateurs ont approuvé les statuts et le projet de décret de création. Grenoble Alpes University. 2019](https://newsroom.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/campus/creation-de-la-nouvelle-universite-grenoble-alpes-les-etablissements-fondateurs-ont-approuve-les-statuts-et-le-projet-de-decret-de-creation-527901.kjsp)
8. Grenoble Alpes University
9. HAL