Scientific events

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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Published on April 15, 2026

On April 24, 2026, a scientific workshop will be held in Grenoble at the Amphithéâtre Kilian, ISTerre dedicated to the use of DAS (Distributed Acoustic Sensing) measurements. This event will bring together researchers and specialists to explore a range of topics, from seismic hazard to industrial applications, including environmental studies and urban environments.
Scientific Committee E.Chaljub F. Huynh N. Cotte P. Guéguen
Program
9:00 – 9:15 | Introduction E. Chaljub, F. Huynh, (…)

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Published on April 07, 2026

The plenary meeting of the axis 5 Active Faults France (FACT) of EPOS France will take place on Tuesday, June 16 in Salle Dolomieu. This event will be followed on June 17 by a field excursion in the Alps region.
The FACT axis, integrated into the thematic cross-cutting “seismicity” action of EPOS France, aims to improve the identification of seismic sources in France. In particular, it seeks to build the most comprehensive possible database of active faults in the Quaternary, thereby (…)

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Published on April 07, 2026

A day dedicated to georesources will be held on April 21, 2026, in the Kilian amphitheatre. Organized by Olivier Vidal, Xavier Arnauld-de-Sartre, Laurent Truche, and Emilie Janots, this event will bring together researchers and specialists to discuss the major issues related to mineral and energy resources.
The day will feature : a series of presentations covering a broad thematic spectrum, ranging from industrial, agricultural, and societal challenges to strategic issues related to (…)

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Published on March 27, 2026

The SEISCOPE annual meeting took place in March, at the Auditorium IMAG and ISTerre, bringing together researchers working on seismic imaging and Full Waveform Inversion (FWI).
Over the course of the event, participants attended a rich program combining scientific presentations and training sessions. The talks covered recent advances in seismic data processing, numerical methods, and large-scale simulations, along with applications ranging from geophysical exploration to environmental (…)

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Published on March 18, 2026

ISTerre is delighted to host the Congress “Medical Science and Nanoparticles Interfaces”, which will take place on April 2–3, 2026, at the Kilian Amphitheater, ISTerre. This congress will bring together researchers, clinicians, and experts to exchange on the latest advances at the interface of medical sciences and nanoparticle research.
All participants are welcome to attend.
Program
Day 1 – April 2, 2026
Session 1 : Natural Nanoparticles and Human Exposure Pathways
Studies on (…)

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