ERAIFT regularly ensures that its students hear from professionals in the various fields taught, in addition to theoretical academic courses and practical work. The "Social Forestry and Agroforestry" chair given to the thirteen students of the Masters in Integrated Management of Tropical Forests and Lands (AGIFT) by Prof. Cédric Vermeulen is just one example.  The chair, which came to an end on 15 June 2023, was enriched by contributions from a number of experts in the field.