Initiatives
SORA’s goals in a nutshell:
Advocate for student interests to the School of Research administration
Communicate important information about events, deadlines, and other key details
Organize community-building initiatives
Research Symposium Afterwork
Join SORA for a post-symposium afterwork to meet the researchers and chat about your favorite presentations!
Research Symposium
At the 2026 Annual SORA Research Symposium, students presented their in-progress and completed research work.
SORA Breakfast
Need a pick-me-up from all the studying you’ve been doing? SORA’s got you covered! Join us for breakfast on campus on Friday, February 27 at 10:15am.
PhD Café
Come have a tasty break while learning everything about the PhD life! Find us in Room 102 at 56 Rue des Saints-Pères.
Trick or Treat with SORA!
Midterms can be scary — but don’t worry, SORA’s here to make things a little sweeter! Come by the péniche (27 Rue Saint-Guillaume) and pick up a goodie bag filled with treats to help you survive the midterm madness.
Afterwork
Kick off the new semester at Hall’s Beer Tavern (68 Rue St Denis, 75001 Paris) with some great drinks and even better company!
Welcome Week Picnic
Welcoming new and returning members of the School of Research with a fun picnic at the Parc Montsouris!
Welcome Week Booth
Come meet the representatives of SORA during Welcome Week and get resources to help with the transition into life at Sciences Po!