Scientific events

Published on October 12, 2026

Join us for Apér’ISTerre, a weekly gathering to share the laboratory’s research topics and encourage dialogue.
Every Tuesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., a member of the laboratory, a researcher, PhD student, professor emeritus or intern, presents one of their research topics for around 15 minutes. The presentation is followed by approximately 15 minutes of discussion and exchange with participants.
The goal? To explore the diversity of research carried out at ISTerre, share (…)

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Published on October 05, 2026

Volcanoes, glaciers, earthquakes, landslides… How can we monitor and better understand natural hazards ? What can satellites tell us about the processes shaping our planet ?
The new “Remote Sensing of Natural Hazards” (ORISAT) MOOC offers an introduction to the use of satellite data to study and monitor natural hazards.
Over 7 weeks, researchers will guide participants through the latest approaches in remote sensing, from satellite imagery and data processing to image correlation, (…)

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Published on October 01, 2026
Wednesday, 7 October 2026

ISTerre welcomes David Bercovici, Professor at Yale University, member of the American Academy of Sciences, and co-founder of the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture, for a day dedicated to Earth dynamics and climate challenges.
Throughout his career, David Bercovici has worked on various aspects of geophysics, including mantle dynamics, rock rheology, and the processes underlying plate tectonics. He has also played an active role in advancing research on climate-related challenges (…)

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Published on September 23, 2026

From 16 to 18 September 2026, the French and international community working on measuring Earth’s surface deformation using satellite imagery gathered in Xonrupt-Longemer, in the Vosges, for the MDIS – Measuring Earth’s Surface Deformation Using Satellite Imagery. conference. Held every two years, the MDIS conference brings together researchers, engineers and students to explore the many applications of satellite imagery for observing and measuring movements at the Earth’s surface: (…)

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Published on September 22, 2026

On 30 September 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ISTerre will host a half-day workshop dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the first results of the MACIV project.
This meeting will provide an opportunity to present the first work carried out on the detection of weak seismic signals and imaging of the lithosphere beneath the Massif Central, as well as to discuss ongoing research and the next steps of the project.
Program
10:00–11:30 a.m. — Detection of DLPs and other (…)

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Published on June 26, 2026

The 2nd LGL-TPE Lyon / ISTerre Scientific Meeting will take place on October 8 and 9, 2026 in Lyon, on the La Doua campus, where the general seminar and scientific presentations will be held.
These scientific meetings aim to strengthen exchanges between the two neighboring partner laboratories, encourage the sharing of ongoing research, and foster new collaborations in the Earth sciences.
Presentations may be given in either French or English, but presentation slides must be in (…)

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Published on June 26, 2026

On September 22, ISTerre will inaugurate the new NODES building, marking an important milestone in the history of the institute. This event will also celebrate the 15th anniversary of ISTerre.
The ceremony will highlight the institute’s evolution over the past decade and a half, with a particular focus on the contributions of early-career researchers who have supported and shaped its scientific trajectory.
The inauguration will also provide an opportunity to showcase recent advances in (…)

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Published on June 10, 2026

The ISTerre PhD Students’ Congress will take place on June 22–23, 2026, at Domaine de Bens in the Chartreuse Mountains.
Organized by the laboratory’s PhD representatives, this event is a key moment for scientific exchange and sharing around the PhD research conducted at ISTerre.
We look forward to seeing many of you at this scientific event in the heart of nature, fostering exchange and collaboration ! More info
📍 Location : Domaine de Bens, route de Bens, 38700 Le (…)

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Published on June 10, 2026

On June 23, ISTerre will host the French Geological Reference Framework (RGF) – Alps Project, coordinated by BRGM. 
Usually held in Orléans, this event is exceptionally taking place in Grenoble this year at the request of BRGM, which wished to highlight ISTerre’s research and activities.
Following the scientific presentations, participants will take part in a field excursion to the Chamrousse ophiolite, offering a practical illustration of the themes explored during the day.
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Published on April 30, 2026

On 6 May starting at 9:30, a Master Class on the sedimentary record will be held in the lecture hall, coordinated by Étienne Jaillard.
This session offers an integrated perspective on sedimentary archives, linking tectonic dynamics, depositional environments, and biosphere evolution.
This Master Class provides a cross-scale approach to sedimentary interpretation, from tectonics to biological signals, towards a unified view of Earth’s sedimentary archives.
Program
09:30 – 10:15 (…)

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