The University of Caen Normandy (UNICAEN) is a significant player in Normandy's higher education and research developments. UNICAEN is a member of Normandie Université, research, and higher education cluster, gathering the universities of Caen, Rouen, Le Havre, and Caen's engineering schools (ENSICAEN) and Rouen (INSA).
The seaside, cross-channel exchanges, and a direct link to Paris through a motorway access are many assets of the territory UNICAEN takes advantage of. UNICAEN offers rich cultural programming and many attractive sporting activities. UNICEF's cultural heritage has recently been marked by worldwide international events, like the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landing and the Battle of Normandy, and the World Equestrian Games in 2014.
The University of Caen Normandy has a student population of over 29,000 on six campuses in Caen and five more in the Normandy region at Cherbourg-Octeville, Alençon, Lisieux, Saint-Lô, and Vire.
The University of Caen Normandy counts 40 libraries on all the Norman campuses. The Common Service of Documentation (SCD) offers students access to online documentary resources (works, articles, journals).
Some libraries are open for long hours. These libraries are labeled "NoctamBU" by the ministry of higher education and research because they fit an international standard of offering at least 100 seats for at least 65 hours per week.
The University Service of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion (SUMPPS) offers a personalized welcome and solutions to all students who deal with medical problems: stress, fatigue, sleep disorders, weight problems, addictions… Every new student can access a free preventive examination.
The service also organizes various training camps (skiing, scuba diving, wall climbing, paragliding, golf, hiking…) and events throughout the year.
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