The University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, also known as Universite Lille 1 : Sciences et Technologies, was a French university located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille. It was established as the Faculty of Science in 1854, with Louis Pasteur as its first dean. The university focused primarily on science and technology, offering a wide range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and more[2]. In 2018, University Lille 1 merged with two other universities, Lille 2 and Lille 3, to form the University of Lille. This merger created one of the largest universities in France, with over 80,000 students and a strong presence in research, education, and international collaboration[1][3]. The University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology was known for its research excellence, with 43 research labs and participation in the European Doctoral College Lille Nord-Pas de Calais, which produced 400 doctorate dissertations annually[2]. The main campus, Cite Scientifique, is now part of the University of Lille and continues to host various engineering schools and research institutions[1][2]. For more information about the current University of Lille, you can visit their official website or LinkedIn page. However, specific details about University Lille 1 as a standalone entity are now part of the broader University of Lille's history and structure.