Program
In a nutshell
University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) is a multidisciplinary university that has undergone a major reorganisation and transformation, through its national I-SITE “Solutions for Energy and the Environment” label of excellence. Its strategy, in line with the France 2030 investment plan, aims to meet the challenges of the future, in particular, the transition towards ecological sustainability.
Led by our world-class professors, our Go Green Summer School will offer an overview of 3 major social issues:
- Digital responsibility: Green IT
- Renewable energies
- Circular economy
These themes will be covered through project-based learning, case studies and lectures in the classroom and visits to local companies in our region. By the end of this bootcamp, you will have acquired a global approach to responsible digital practices, the main sources of renewable energy and how to put them into practice. The discovery of the southwestern region will be the guiding line throughout this bootcamp. Most of the program will be led on the Pau Campus with highlights in the Pyrénées mountains and the Basque coast. You’ll be constantly immersed in an intercultural environment and get to know new cultures.
Program
1st week
Monday, June 17th
- Morning : awareness of energy consumption
- Lunch
- Afternoon : extrapolation of users' costs & visualization at user or company level: per day/week/year
- Evening : welcome dinner
Tuesday, June 18th
- Morning : visit of a Data Center in Bidart
- Lunch
- Afternoon : Basque country discovery: surfing lessons or beach
- Evening : Biarritz tour
Wednesday, June 19th
- Morning : the energy cost of ICT devices
- Lunch
- Afternoon : stade des Eaux Vives discovery: Kayaking, rafting or paddleboarding
- Evening : free
Thursday, June 20th
- Morning : the energy cost of software
- Lunch
- Afternoon : the carbon footprint of mobile apps
- Evening : introduction to Pala
Friday, June 21st
- Morning : student presentations
- Lunch
- Afternoon : Free
- Evening : Pau city tour + Fête de la musique
Saturday, June 22nd
- Morning : Basque country discovery : San Sebastian city tour and trekking
- Lunch
- Afternoon : Beach
- Evening : Tapas Tour
2nd week
Monday, June 24th
- Morning : general presentation of the energy context, the greenhouse effect and solar energy
- Lunch
- Afternoon : visit of the Hydrogen Bus station of Pau
- Evening : Cooking class
Tuesday, June 25th
- Morning :
- Biomass
- Market impacts of renewables
- Lunch
- Afternoon : visit of Lacq platform (Biomass and solar plants)
- Evening : free
Wednesday, June 26th
- Day in the Pyrénées :
- Trekking to Lac d’Artouste and Fabrèges
- Visit of hydroelectric power generation infrastructure
Thursday, June 27th
Friday, June 28th
- Morning :
- Multi-energy platforms and networks
- Renewable energies and circular economy
- Lunch
- Afternoon : student presentations
- Evening : farewell cocktail
Saturday, June 29th
- Departure : Transfer to the airport
Experts
- Adel Noureddine, Associate professor in Computer Science (UPPA)
- Olivier Le Goaër, Associate professor in Computer Science (UPPA)
- Philippe Roose, Full professor in Computer Science (UPPA)
- Frédéric Marias, Full professor in Process engineering (UPPA)
- Carole Haritchabalet, Full Professor in Economic Sciences (UPPA)
Practical information
Discover the UPPA and its 5 campuses (Anglet, Bayonne, Mont-de-Marsan, Pau, and Tarbes)
How to get there ?
From Pau airport : Pau-Pyrénées airport is located in the north of the city, on « route Aéroport » in Uzein.
When you arrive at the airport, go to the IDELIS website to calculate the best bus route to UPPA.
From Pau railway station : Pau railway station is located in the south of the city, on « avenue Jean Biray ».
When you arrive at the station, go to the IDELIS website to calculate the best bus route to UPPA.
