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Save the Date – Live broadcast of the 2026 FORTHEM Researchers’ Grand Prix final
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Université Bourgogne Europe (UBE) invites you to watch the live broadcast of the 2026 FORTHEM Researchers’ Grand Prix final, hosted this year by the University of Opole (Poland). For this event, nine early-career researchers from FORTHEM Alliance partner universities will take on an ambitious challenge: presenting their research topics in […]
European Researchers’ Night 2026: a look back at two evenings of scientific encounters
On September 24 and 25, the European Researchers’ Night brought together researchers, students, and the general public ...
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October 19–22, 2026, Faculty of Science and Technology
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM, new Council Room (UFR Mirande)
Leya Liu (ICB/Nanosciences) will represent UBE at the final of the FORTHEM Researchers' Grand Prix
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Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at FEMTO-ST – Besançon
👉🏼 Registration
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A key player in research in Bourgogne Franche-Comté
The ICB Laboratory stands out for its scale and performance in the field of research. With over 300 members, including researchers, PhD students, engineers, and administrative staff, the ICB is a major player in scientific research in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
ICB is multidisciplinary, covering a wide range of topics from materials physics to optical engineering, with a strong focus on technological innovation and industrial applications.
Each year, it publishes over 300 scientific articles in renowned journals, further consolidating its international visibility.
A world-class infrastructure
ICB also benefits from outstanding technical infrastructure, with state-of-the-art equipment such as ultra-powerful lasers and high-resolution microscopes. It collaborates with over 150 industrial and academic partners worldwide, highlighting its influence and key role in the field.
In terms of funding, the laboratory relies on European and national projects, representing an annual budget of several million euros—a major asset for maintaining and developing its research activities.
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