Upcoming Schools

The 17th Montpellier Summer School

An intensive workshop for Master’s and PhD students in glass science and early-career researchers in the glass industry.

The program covers key topics such as structure–property relationships, thermodynamics, modeling, optical behavior, NMR, strength, sol-gel coatings, chemical analysis, simulations, and AI — delivered by leading experts.

With a strong focus on student-centered learning, participants engage in tutorials, team projects, and present solutions to real glass-related challenges.

If you are a PhD/Masters student studying Glass or have recently started research in the Glass Industry, this workshop is for you.

ICG Spring School 2026

ICG Spring School 2026 will be held from April 19 to 23 in Lloret del Mar, Spain. This five-day event will bring together glass experts from industry and academia to discuss the major challenges. For more information: https://icg-school2026.sciencesconf.org/

The 4th São Carlos School

Save the Date! The CeRTEV team, in collaboration with ICTP-SAIFR (IFT-UNESP), is excited to announce the Fourth São Carlos School on Glasses and Glass-Ceramics, which will take place April 27 – May 1, 2026!

Following the success of the previous editions (2015, 2023, 2024), this school is part of a prestigious international series supported by the International Commission on Glass (ICG), alongside events in Montpellier, Wuhan, and Kolkata.