Ministerial visit by Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Space, to IMT Mines Albi

On Friday, November 7, 2025, IMT Mines Albi had the immense honor of welcoming Philippe BAPTISTE, Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Space. This was a remarkable visit for our school, highlighting IMT Mines Albi's position as a major player in engineering education in the Occitanie region, particularly in the department of Tarn.

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12/11/2025

Philippe Baptiste visits the Tarn region to meet with stakeholders in higher education and research

IMT Mines Albi welcomed Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Space, during an official visit to the Tarn region. This visit illustrates the recognition of IMT Mines Albi's central role in the development of higher education, research, and innovation in the heart of the Occitanie region. Through its centers of research excellence and its engineering programs focused on industrial and energy transitions, the school confirms its position as a key player in the region and in the Institut Mines-Télécom network.

IMT Mines Albi, a major player in engineering education, applied research, and economic development in the Occitanie region

This meeting gave Mr. Philippe Baptiste the opportunity to discover the research centers at IMT Mines Albi and their recognized expertise in industrial engineering, materials, energy, and ecological transition. Accompanied by the school's management and scientific directors, Mr. Baptiste spoke with IMT Mines Albi's research teams, doctoral students, and engineering students about the challenges of training, innovation, and technology transfer in the service of industry and local communities.

This visit illustrates recognition of the role of IMT Mines Albi as a major player in engineering education, applied research, and economic development in the heart of the Occitanie/Pyrénées-Méditerranée region and the Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) network. The school would like to thank the Minister for his visit, his willingness to listen, and the quality of his discussions with the entire academic community.

Here is a look back at this day, which highlighted the scientific excellence of IMT Mines Albi and its dynamic approach to innovation.