ICG: workshop for new researchers in glass science & application

From July 2 to 7, 2023, the International Commission on Glass (ICG) will organize a workshop for new researchers in glass in Montpellier, France.

The workshop will overview fundamentals in glass science emphasising structure-property relationships, experimental techniques, material simulations and tools that probe structure. Specific properties and applications will be discussed; for example optical behaviour, transport phenomena, nucleation and crystallisation and strength. The lecturers are all world experts in their fields.

Recognising that 2023 follows the UN International Year of Glass, there will also be an emphasis on glasses and environment, particularly highlighting energy usage in glass manufacture and environmental impact.

A significant aspect of the workshop will be student-centred learning. On the first day all participants will explain their own interest in glass. Based on their specific interests they will be grouped into teams who must debate for or against specific allocated propositions. This will help participants develop presentation skills and their understanding by applying what they know to specific issues.

Organization
• Prof. J. M. Parker, University of Sheffield, UK
• Prof. R. Conradt , uniglassAC GmbH Co., Germany
• Prof. B. Hehlen, University of Montpellier, France

Is this for you?
If you are a new PhD or Masters student or have recently started research in the glass industry then the answer is yes.

• Normal fee: EUR 950

• Reduced fee: EUR 375 for students and academic staff.
  The fee includes 2 coffee breaks and a lunch per day, a welcome reception and conference dinner.

• Lodging and meals : EUR 275
  The fee includes 6 nights lodging with breakfast in a student residence at the University. Final date for lodging reservation is 26/05/2023.

• The textbook of the Montpellier summer school (recommended):
  “Teaching Glass Better”: EUR 25

A programme and more detailed instructions concerning travel and the accommodation will appear on the ICG web site: www.icglass.org.

Pre-registration
By simple email to verres2023@mycema.fr. Deadline April 28, 2023.

Registration
Deadline May 5, 2023.

Participants will be limited to 50