The Saint-Etienne Social Atlas (AtlasSE) seeks to highlight and disseminate social science research focused on the urban region of Saint-Etienne, while also fostering the development of new studies—particularly in areas that have thus far received limited scholarly attention.
The project is grounded in a localized open science framework and embraces a multidisciplinary approach, integrating perspectives from political science, geography, sociology, demography, law, and related disciplines. It aims to illuminate key dimensions of the metropolitan region, including its political structures and governance, patterns of social stratification, and the historical and ongoing impact of migration. A central objective of the AtlasSE is to contribute to the advancement of citizen science by promoting localized forms of knowledge co-production.
In preparation for its full implementation, a preliminary phase—supported by Jean Monnet University in Saint-Etienne—has been initiated for the year 2025. This phase aims to define appropriate methodological and technical frameworks, as well as to identify underexplored issues within the Saint-Etienne urban context, such as electoral geography or access to public services.
Project team : Vincent Béal, Pascal Bonnard, Thomas Bujon, Virginie Chasles, Aisling Healy, Christine Jacqueminet, Nathalie Merley, Jérôme Michalon, Rachid Kaddour, Rayane Kihal, Christelle Morel Journel, Marion Lang, Valérie Sala Pala, Vincent Ventresque, Philippe Vidal, Fanny Vincent.
