The 17th Workshop for New Researchers in Glass Science and Applications, organised by ICG and held July 6 to 10, 2026, in Montpellier, France, overviews fundamentals in glass science emphasising structure-property relationships and experimental techniques including preparation, simulation and selected tools to probe structure.
The specific properties and applications covered are thermodynamics and kinetics, structure modelling, optical behaviour, NMR, strength, sol gel surface coatings, chemical analysis and AI. The lecturers are leading experts in their fields.
A significant feature of the workshop is student-centred learning. Formal lectures are supplemented by a) tutorials involving student-staff discussions and b) team exercises.
On day 1 (July 6) all participants describe their own interest in glass to develop presentation skills. It also informs the class of the breadth of glass research worldwide and the range of measurement tools in use. Based on their interests, students will be grouped into teams who must report on their solution to an allocated glass-based problem on the last day of the school. This helps participants think on their feet, forges lasting connections, develops understanding by applying what they have learned to specific issues, and is competitive.
Is this for you?
If you are a PhD/Masters student studying “Glass” or have recently started research in the glass industry then the answer is “yes”.
Participation
- Normal fee: EUR 1,050,
- Reduced fee: EUR 385 for students and academics.
The fees include 2 coffee breaks and lunches Monday to Friday, welcome reception (Monday evening) and conference dinner (Thursday).
Lodging costs EUR 450 in a single room or EUR 300 in a twin room.
The lodging charge includes 5 nights accommodation (Sunday to Thursday) with breakfast in a well-equipped hotel with good access to transport. The last date for reserving accommodation is June 1, 2026. The number of single rooms is limited. Participants will be limited to 50.
Application forms, programmes and more detailed instructions concerning travel will be circulated to those who register and will also be posted on the ICG web site.
To pre-register your interest and receive mailings, contact: verres2026@mycema.fr.
Final Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026.