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Roche Continents

Bringing together young, talented students from Europe's top universities for a week-long programme where the worlds of arts, science, and innovation converge for a more sustainable future.

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We need leaders –people who are bold, who are curious, who are going one step further for the collective good. And together.

André Hoffman

Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Roche Holding Ltd., on Continents

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What is Roche Continents?

Top-talented students from across Europe experience a unique journey exploring sources of inspiration at the intersection of science and art, as well as the creative processes that drive innovation.

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Speakers and team

Meet the lineup of last year’s edition.

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A new home for Continents

Roche has a long tradition of cultivating interdisciplinary exchanges to foster creativity, inspiration and innovation.

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Impressions of Roche Continents in five photos

Roche Continents students captured the essence of the programme in photographies

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Sustainability and hope for a better future

Roche Continents programme alumni shares his impression on the climate change and what gives hope for a better future

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About Roche

We focus on discovering new medicines, diagnostics and digital health solutions that improve health outcomes so that we all have more time with the people we love.

About LUMA Arles

An experimental cultural center that questions the relationships between art, culture, environment, education & research.

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For programme inquiries, or alumni to update their contact information, please contact us.