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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, administrative staff and lecturers from the School around a shared goal: to forge connections, encourage interaction and kick off a new academic year.

A Welcome Back Day designed to create connections

In both Rennes and Paris, this year’s welcome events were designed as genuine opportunities to bring the community together. The « Connect the Dots » theme highlights how every encounter, class, project or experience at Rennes School of Business can contribute to shaping a personal and professional journey, sometimes in unexpected ways.

In Paris, students gathered on 10 September for a ceremony at Le Balzac cinema, before continuing the day on campus.

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

A wide range of partners and student-life stakeholders were also present in Rennes, with activities focusing on wellbeing and prevention. Students could take part in a professional photo session with Warlock, workshops organised by École Terrade, a hairdressing and beauty school, inter-House challenges, sports activities, yoga, a recycling initiative and musical entertainment. This first part of the day gave everyone the opportunity to discover the many different aspects of campus life.

Students then made their way to the Glaz Arena for the main welcome ceremony. For the second year running, Rennes School of Business chose to bring together French and international students from different programmes and levels of study, alongside the entire Rennes School of Business staff community.

Celebrating academic excellence

In Rennes, the ceremony also celebrated the School’s academic excellence. The traditional procession of professors in academic gowns and the presentation of the Teaching and Research Awards highlighted the academic community and the commitment of faculty members to both teaching and research.

These institutional moments alternated with more immersive and festive activities, making the day a unifying experience for the whole 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