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Welcome [Back] Days 2026: “Connect the Dots” and build connections

In September, Rennes School of Business celebrated the start of the 2026 academic year at its campuses in Rennes and Paris. Held under the theme ‘Connect the Dots’, the Welcome [Back] Days brought together students, RSB staff and professors around a shared goal: to forge connections, encourage interaction and kick off a new academic year.

A new academic year to forge connections

In both Rennes and Paris, this new academic year has been designed as a genuine opportunity to come together. The overarching theme, ‘Connect the Dots’, serves as a reminder that every encounter, every lesson, every project and every experience at Rennes School of Business helps to shape a personal and professional journey – sometimes in unexpected ways.

In Paris, nearly 300 students gathered on 10 September for a ceremony at the Le Balzac cinema, before continuing the day on campus. Spanning all four floors of the building, the Open Campus gave them the chance to meet the professors or faculty members and the School’s various departments, whilst discovering opportunities relating to international studies, careers, entrepreneurship, the Houses and student societies.

Our partner Ecole Terrade, a national vocational training institution, offered make-up, hand massage and nail care sessions for our students. This was a great way for students to relax and feel cared before a final social gathering on the terrace over waffles and mocktails.

In Rennes, the Welcome [Back] Day on 16 September began with an Open Campus event, allowing students to discover the services that will support them throughout their studies: the Learning Centre, Career Centre, Alumni, InnoStart, the Languages Department and ALOHA.

Numerous partners and key figures from student life were also present in Rennes, focusing on wellbeing and prevention. From a professional photo shoot area with Warlock, to workshops run by the École Terrade, inter-House challenges, sports activities, yoga, a recycling centre and musical entertainment, this first part of the day allowed everyone to discover the different facets of campus life.

The students then made their way to the Glaz Arena for a grand new-term ceremony. For the second year running, Rennes School of Business opted for a collective new-term event bringing together French and international students from different programmes and years, as well as the entire staff of Rennes School of Business.

Celebrating academic excellence

The Welcome [back] ceremonies reinforced academic excellence highlighting the commitment of faculty members or professors to both teaching and research.

Institutional moments with more immersive and festive activities made the Welcome [back] days a unifying experience for the whole RSB community.

The Houses: a recognised student experience

This year also marks the second year of the Houses. Terra, Aqua, Ignis and Aeris bring together students, faculty and administrative teams across programmes, levels of study and nationalities, through projects and events organised throughout the year.

This initiative was recently awarded 1st place at the 2026 Student Experience Awards, recognising the innovative nature of the scheme and its contribution to a student experience that encourages connections and a strong sense of belonging.

Connect the Dots

Following these two Welcome Back Days, a new academic year is now under way across the Rennes School of Business campuses, with one shared ambition: to connect different journeys, seize opportunities and strengthen the sense of community.

Relive the Rennes Welcome Back Day

Relive the Paris Welcome Back Day