Research-Oriented Summer School 2025
Water Resource Management
From Rock to Remediation.
28th June > 12th July 2025
HYDRO 2025: Rocking Your Future!
Co-organised by the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Lille (largest French university at the crossroads of Northwest Europe) and the International Academy (summer university for international students and researchers in Hauts-de-France), the research-oriented summer school HYDRO 2025 is a strong 60-hour training programme focusing on the fundamental aspects of hydrogeology and water treatment in line with top-tier research centres and leading experts in the field.
Particular emphasis will be laid on the quantification of groundwater flow (distribution, velocity and flux of groundwater), its impact on surface water quality and the processes that affect groundwater geochemistry (water pollution in particular). There will be example applications for water resources, environmental impact, industrial wastewater treatment process and social development.
Final scientific projects will cover the socio-economical and environmental aspect of water management, and explore how water is becoming an essential element in urban development projects or in the management of rural areas.
Midway between Paris, London and Brussels, at the heart of a high-performance academic and economic hub that makes innovation a priority, HYDRO 2025 will provide high-standard English-taught classes, scientific immersion in the field, as well as an introduction to research through a supervised project.
A smart opportunity to broaden your international experience under enjoyable conditions within a vibrant community of global peers.
Coordinator of the scientific programme: Prof. Arnaud GAUTHIER, Civil Engineering and Geo-Environment Laboratory, LGCgE.
HYDRO 2025 will build upon the successful HYDRO 2024 Summer School.
#Keywords: hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, hydrogeochemistry, wastewater treatment, rainwater management, water resource policy, pollution, smart technologies.
NB: The modalities and contents presented on this website may be subject to minor modifications. In case of force majeure, please note that this programme may be run online.
Admission Criteria
- Excellent Bachelor’s (from 3rd year undergraduate) & Master’s students – PhD accepted. Scholars & professionals welcome.
- Excellent academic results and in-depth knowledge in hydrology & geochemistry, basic knowledge of geology.
- Advanced English (B2 certified).
Full welcome services
- Pick-up at train station in Lille to the hall of residence and campus tour.
- Accommodation on the campus.
- Meals: all breakfasts and lunches, 6 dinners.
- Local transportation pass for the public transport network in the Metropole of Lille.
- Access to university facilities (Lilliad library…).
- Participant support (before arrival and during the stay).
ECTS credits
5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) will be awarded for the completed assessments, along with a personalised Certificate of Completion to authenticate participants’ achievements.
Fees
- Standard Fee: 1,710 EUR
- Early Bird: 1,360 EUR
The fees include participation in the programme (Early Bird: 900 EUR) and the full Comfort Pack (460 EUR).
Application process & deadline
- The online application form will be available soon.
- Deadline for submitting Early Bird applications: 28th February 2025.
Programme overview
Scientific Lectures & Industrial Visits
37 h
Scientific Research Project
3 h
Cultural Visits & Social Events
13 h
Introduction to the French-Speaking World
3 h
Lille & Hauts-de-France: A Dynamic Environment for Researchers
1 h
Welcome & Closing Events
3 h
LEARNING, DISCOVERING & NETWORKING
INTO RESEARCH IN FRANCE
