From a foundational book (1824) to the Pantheon… A meeting about Sadi Carnot

With a view to interring Sadi Carnot, the physicist, in the Panthéon, a nomination has been submitted to the President of the Republic. Born in the Palais du Petit Luxembourg, where a commemorative plaque is dedicated to him, Sadi Carnot occupies a pivotal place in the history of science and technology. His work also maintains […]

AI and Gender Bias Day: Understanding and Taking Action

The ICB laboratory, the ICMUB and the LIB are organizing an AI & Gender Bias Day, dedicated to exploring the issues related to artificial intelligence and gender discrimination. This event will bring together researchers, academics, and professionals for a collective reflection on the social and ethical impacts of AI technologies. The day will be held […]

Quantum Night: Dijon to host the 2026 edition

On Tuesday, March 31st, the ICB laboratory (CNRS / University of Burgundy Europe) organized La Nuit du Quantique (The Night of Quantum) in Dijon, a national event connecting 13 cities across France via video link, all focused on quantum science and technology. This edition held special significance for us, as national coordination was handled from […]

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The ICB Laboratory, the Developers Group Dijon association, and the Dijon Metropole organized the “Hello Quantum World” workshop, dedicated to quantum computing and led by Frédéric Holweck (University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard). The objective? To demystify this emerging technology and allow participants to learn the basics of quantum programming. Quantum Mechanics in Practice The workshop […]

GFC Annual Days 2026

From March 17 to 19, 2026, the French ceramic materials community gathered in Dijon for the Annual Meeting of the French Ceramic Group (GFC), held on the campus of the University of Burgundy Europe, at Polytech Dijon. This key event in the field brought together 150 participants, including researchers, research professors, doctoral students, and industry […]

Artist residency at the ICB

A month ago, the ICB laboratory had the pleasure of hosting the Franco-American artist Em de Korsak for a unique artistic residency. For several days, the artist explored our research spaces, interacted with scientists, and discovered some of the themes that drive our teams. At the heart of this immersion was a material as rare […]