This article was written by Julie Metta, a researcher in economics at the Institute for Research in Management and Economics (IREGE) at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc. It is republished from The Conversation under a license… Read more on The Conversation: “Can Individual Actions Make a Difference in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution?”
Founded in 1976, the Annecy Laboratory for Particle Physics (LAPP) is celebrating 50 years of research in particle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology this year. On September 23, a ceremony was held at… Read more: LAPP Celebrates 50 Years of Research!
The training program for the “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” (MT180) competition enables doctoral students to present their research projects in French in a way that is accessible to a diverse audience—all in just… Read more: 2027 “My Thesis in 180 Seconds” Competition: Doctoral Students, Sign Up!
Ségolène Vandevelde, a CNRS research fellow, will join the Laboratory for Mountain Environments, Dynamics, and Territories (EDYTEM) on October 1, 2026. She is the recipient of an “ERC Starting Grant 2026,” awarded by the European Research Council… Read more: Ségolène Vandevelde, recipient of an ERC Starting Grant, joins the EDYTEM laboratory
Several submarine dives were conducted in September 2026 at Lake Bourget to explore the depths of the lake. Aboard this submersible, owned by the NGO Odysseus 3.1, Pierre Sabatier, a professor and researcher… Read more: Exploring the depths of Lake Bourget to better understand lake tsunamis
This article was written by Elodie Manthé, a professor and researcher in management sciences at the Institute for Research in Management and Economics (IREGE) at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc. It is republished from The Conversation… Read more on The Conversation: “Naturism, a Testing Ground for Tensions in Tourism: How Can Vacationers Coexist?”
This article was written by Simon Rouchier, a professor and researcher specializing in building energy performance at the LabOratoire proCédés énergIe bâtimEnt (LOCIE) at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc. It is republished from The Conversation under a license… Read more The Conversation: “Heat Waves: The Role of Insulation and Thermal Inertia in Buildings to Protect Against the Heat”
This article was written by Mona Noroozi, a doctoral student in civil engineering and housing sciences, and Monika Woloszyn, a professor of building physics, both at the LabOratoire proCédés énergIe bâtimEnt at the University of Savoie Mont… Read more The Conversation: “Overheated Schools: A Problem That Is Primarily Played Out at the Classroom Level”
Science Cafés give the general public the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics—often current issues—with experts and researchers in a friendly atmosphere. They are organized by the Science-Actions association, in… Read more Discover the 2026–2027 Science Café schedule!
Are you curious about science? Do you want to understand social issues and the challenges they present? In partnership with the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, the Eurêka Center for Scientific and Technical Culture (CCSTI) in Chambéry is organizing a… Read more Discover the 2026–2027 program for Eurêka’s “Entre Midi et Science” events!