Finalists are invited to present before a Grand Jury during the Entente Cordiale Day Summit on April 7–8.
Held alternately in France and the UK, the event features prestigious ceremonies and a gala where the five winning teams from each country are awarded Entente Cordiale Prizes.
Inspirational speeches and official opening
Finalist teams present before the Grand Jury
Recognition of the winning teams
Celebration and networking opportunities
Initiated by the London School of Economics, which hosted the Entente Cordiale Day 2025 for the finalist oral presentation, the Entente Cordiale University Challenge is open to any academic institution based in France or the UK. Every year, our university partners are invited to the Entente Cordiale Day Closing Ceremony on April 8th, and to the Alumni Day. Contact us to register interest.
We are proud to count participating students from the following 12 academic institutions below
We have been overwhelmed by the support of our 2025 Entente Cordial Day Challenge jurors and are looking for additional experts to join our Written Jury ahead of our 2026 edition on ‘Conflicts, Technology, and World Security’
Our Written Jury is responsible for selecting the top ten reports in the United Kingdom and France. Two separate jurors assess each report blindly, each providing marks based on a given marking criteria. The marking process takes place in January, followed by a moderation period during which any discrepancies between the two jurors’ marks are investigated and reconciled. We estimate the commitment to be around two hours of your time per report, across two months.
The Entente Cordiale University Challenge is an opportunity for experts in the field to help identify the most meritorious research produced by students in the country, and to connect with other experts during our Entente Cordiale Days and associated events. Every year, we welcome all jurors to our events on April 7-8 to meet the Entente Cordiale University Finalists and connect with a network of academic, economic, and political players in France and the UK.