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GreenTech Summer School 2026: An International Immersion into Sustainable Materials and Green Technologies

From June 15 to 26, 2026, Mines Nancy will welcome international students for its GreenTech Summer School, an intensive two-week program dedicated to sustainable materials, green technologies, and the major challenges of the ecological and energy transitions. Combining academic excellence, research discovery, cultural immersion, and French language learning, the program offers participants a unique international experience in the heart of Europe.

Exploring the Technologies Shaping a Sustainable Future

As industries worldwide face growing environmental and societal challenges, future engineers must develop the skills needed to design innovative and sustainable solutions. The GreenTech Summer School has been designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary understanding of these issues through expert-led seminars, practical projects, and direct exposure to cutting-edge research.

The academic program covers four key themes:

Sustainable Materials for the Energy Transition
Renewable Energy Technologies
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Applied to Materials and Energy
Strategic Management for GreenTech

Participants will also work in international teams on mini-projects, encouraging collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving around real-world sustainability challenges.

Discovering Research Excellence at Mines Nancy

A distinctive feature of the Summer School is its strong connection with research. Students will have the opportunity to visit leading research facilities and interact with researchers working at the forefront of innovation in materials science, energy, and sustainable technologies.

The program includes visits to the Institut Jean Lamour (IJL) and the STEVAL research platform, offering participants valuable insights into the scientific advances that support the ecological and industrial transitions.

These experiences reflect Mines Nancy’s commitment to educating engineers capable of connecting scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and societal impact.

A True French Cultural Experience

Beyond the academic content, the GreenTech Summer School provides a rich cultural immersion. Each morning, participants will attend French language classes, helping them develop their language skills while discovering French culture and everyday life.

The cultural program includes:

A guided tour of Nancy’s historic city center;
A visit to the renowned École de Nancy Museum, dedicated to Art Nouveau;
A French cuisine workshop;
A French cinema evening;
Participation in the national Fête de la Musique celebrations;
A day trip to the Vosges Mountains;
An excursion to Strasbourg, including the European Parliament and the city’s historic center.

An International Experience at the Crossroads of Engineering, Innovation and Sustainability

Through the GreenTech Summer School, Mines Nancy reaffirms its commitment to training engineers who can address the major environmental, technological, and societal challenges of the 21st century.

By bringing together students from around the world to explore sustainable materials, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and responsible innovation, the program offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to building a more sustainable future.