The "Information Amphitheaters": An Evening of Exchange on Information Issues in Clermont Auvergne

Journalists, academics, and the public gathered at the Université Clermont Auvergne to discuss the transformations of journalism and information.

Generic image of an evening discussion about information.
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Generic image of an evening discussion about information.

The Université Clermont Auvergne hosted on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, an event of the "Amphis de l’info" (Information Amphitheaters), a series of meetings organized by Le Monde, in partnership with France Télévisions, Ici radio stations, and La Montagne, to discuss the evolution of journalism.

The event, moderated by Gilles van Kote, deputy director of Le Monde responsible for reader relations, unfolded in five short segments punctuated by public interaction. The discussions addressed several complementary challenges of contemporary journalism, including pressure on media and universities, local information in the age of social networks and artificial intelligence, investigations into power circles, capturing the concerns of French citizens for the 2027 presidential election, and media adaptation to new video formats on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Speakers such as Cyril Triolaire, associate professor at UCA, Léa Broquerie, journalist at Ici TV Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Florence Chedotal, deputy editor-in-chief at La Montagne, Raphaëlle Bacqué, senior reporter at Le Monde, Juliette Micheneau, radio journalist for the Ici network, and Syrielle Mejias, co-head of Le Monde's video department, shared their expertise.
The evening featured lively and participatory exchanges, allowing for diverse perspectives on the transformations of journalism and the current challenges faced by the media. Participants had the opportunity to continue discussions during a convivial social gathering.
Based on information from the official source: Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA) (08/10/2026)