Thematic school for bachelor students: Organics in the Solar System

From 05 January 2026 to 07 January 2026

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The aim of this thematic school is to provide students with an overview of the latest discoveries related to organic compounds in various solar system objects, resulting from recent explorations and analysis, and to open up perspectives for future exploration.

A program dedicated to bachelor's students

The thematic school is open to bachelor students in 3^rd or 4^rd year with an interest in Earth and Planetary Sciences, and possibly Physics, Chemistry, Material Sciences, or Mathematics

Discover cutting-edge research in planetary sciences

The thematic school will consist of a series of lectures, group activities and social events. This program will be an opportunity to discuss with internationally recognized experts on organics, to discover a laboratory deeply involved in space exploration programs and to meet master's and doctoral students pursuing research in planetology. Social events will also be a great way to discover Nantes, one of France's largest city, which is located near the Atlantic coast and recognized for its culture.

Program

Sunday, Jan. 4

Arrival in Nantes

Monday, Jan. 5

Lectures: organic matter in Ryugu/Bennu, organics on Ceres

Group activity: discovery of the Laboratory of Planetology and Geosciences and tour of the campus
Cocktail

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Lectures: organic matter in comets, organics on Enceladus : From Cassini discoveries to future exploration, organic matter in asteroids and role of hydrothermal alteration

Group activity: discovery of a selection of ancient terrestrial rock samples and exploration of sites of interest in virtual reality

Social event

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Lectures: organic and volatiles on TNOs: new views from JWST, organics on Titan: from Cassini discoveries to future exploration by Dragonfly

Social activity: visit of Nantes city center

Thursday, Jan. 8

Departure from Nantes

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