Research-Oriented Summer School 2025
Water Resource Management
From Rock to Remediation.
28th June > 12th July 2025
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Content Outline
Focusing on the fundamental aspects of hydrogeology and water treatment, the research-oriented summer school HYDRO 2025 is a strong 60-hour training programme that delves into the fundamental aspects of hydrogeology and water treatment.
It will offer top scientific lectures with leading researchers in the fields of hydrology, chemistry and geology, as well as an introduction to research through a supervised project. The quality of the work undertaken and the scientific potential of the participants will be assessed.
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.
Cultural visits and social events will enrich this international programme, promoting friendliness and personal development. These activities will enable participants to build connections, exchange ideas, and immerse themselves in a stimulating and rewarding intercultural experience.
- 34 h — Scientific Lectures & Visits
- 6 h — Scientific Research Project
- 1 h — Lille & Hauts-de-France: A Dynamic Environment for Researchers
- 13 h — Cultural Visits & Social Events
- 3 h — Introduction to the French-Speaking World
- 3 h — Welcome & Closing Events
Keywords
#hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, hydrogeochemistry, wastewater treatment, rainwater management, water resource policy, pollution, smart technologiesProgramme At A Glance
Scientific Lectures & Visits
Minor modifications to the programme may occur.
Scientific Research Project
Designed to facilitate your acculturation to research in France, the Scientific Research Project will require both personal and teamwork. It will include sessions of tutorials or free discussion with researchers from the LGCgE and LASIRE laboratories.
The project 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.
The project will involve the analysis of articles, bibliographical summaries, a presentation of state-of-the-art trends in the chosen research topic, simulations when appropriate and a final project defence in front of the scientific board.
You will have every opportunity to contact teachers/researchers with a view to identify a research project; assistance will be provided in maintaining contact in order to finalise the project up to potential enrolment in a (post-)doctoral programme.
Literature
1. Bresciani, E. Davy, P. and de Dreuzy, J.R., 2014, Is the Dupuit assumption suitable for predicting the groundwater seepage area in hillslopes? Water Resources Research}, 50, 2394-2405.
2. Cohen, A.J.B., and Cherry, J.A., 2020, Conceptual and Visual Understanding of Hydraulic Head and Groundwater Flow.
3. The Groundwater Project, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Conceptual and visual understanding of hydraulic head and groundwater flow.
4. Cormican, A., Devlin, J.F. and Divine, C. , 2020, Grain size analysis and permeametry for estimating hydraulic conductivity in engineered porous media. Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation, 40, 65-72.
5. Domenico, P.A., and Schwartz, F.W., 1998, Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology, second edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York, USA, 506 pages.
6. Eslinger, E., Oko, U., Smith, J.A., and Holliday, G.H., 1994, Introduction to Environmental Hydrogeology. SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology.
Cultural Programme
EXCITING VISITS & EVENTS
Gain a richer perspective on the Hauts-de-France region!
The Hauts-de-France region is typified by its maritime and Flemish borders, agrarian economy, ancient trade fairs tradition, former textile and mine industries steeped in the Catholic values of its captains and vivid memory of wounds inflicted by two world wars. France’s youngest region is now renowned for its competitiveness, dynamic cultural and social life, and a unique mix of Flemish cheerfulness and French elegance.
- OLD LILLE: Guided tour of streets, squares and monuments of the old town and its beautiful ancient architecture.
- CH’TI EVENING: Local cuisine in a traditional restaurant and introduction to the Ch’ti linguistic and cultural specificity.
- BRUGES, BELGIUM: Free time in the charming old Flemish city, also known as “the Venice of the North” thanks to its beautiful canals.
- FINE ARTS MUSEUM OF LILLE: Visit the exciting collection and splendid building of the largest fine arts museum in France beside Paris.
Introduction to the French-Speaking World
Getting a taste for the French language or rediscovering it.
Spoken by over 300 million people worldwide, French is a beautiful and fascinating language with a rich history and culture. One of the most compelling reasons to learn French is the vast amount of cultural and artistic treasures it unlocks. Besides, knowing French, official language of diplomacy, can open doors to many career opportunities. French is relatively accessible for English speakers, thanks to its many cognates (words that are similar in both languages) that make it easier to build vocabulary and to understand.
An interactive workshop will take the participants through an exploration of the presence and role of French language in the world as well as key linguistic features. Whether they are beginners or intermediate French speakers, the participants will be initiated to basic day-to-day French (greetings, first interactions) or lead to refresh and develop their communication skills.
