On Monday, 10 November 2025, Grenoble INP – Ense3, UGA had the pleasure of welcoming international master’s students from the SENSE (Smart Electrical Networks & Systems) and EFSC (Energy for Smart Cities) programmes of EIT InnoEnergy. This immersive day was designed to introduce them to the school, its programmes, and the exceptional scientific and technological environment offered by the Grenoble region.
The day began with a presentation of the Smart Grids and Buildings Master’s programme (SGB), given by Vincent Debusschere (Associate Professor, HDR, G2Elab / Grenoble INP – Ense3, UGA). This programme, offered by the Graduate School of sustainable engineering for Energy, Water and Environment, covers topics such as intelligent electrical networks, innovative energy management, and the energy transition. Students from the SENSE and EFSC programmes may have the opportunity to join this course in their second year.
This first exchange allowed them to better understand the programme’s specificities and the major challenges of future energy systems.
Students then visited the G2Elab, guided by Jérôme Ferrari (Control/Command Engineer at CNRS). The laboratory, renowned for its expertise in electricity, presented several research projects and technological tools used to collect data, analyse network behaviour, and develop innovative solutions to improve sustainability, smart grids, and smart buildings.
This immersion enabled students to appreciate the richness of the laboratory’s work and grasp the technological advances that will help shape tomorrow’s energy systems.
The visit continued with a tour of the GreEn-ER building, a landmark on the Grenoble campus. This building brings together academic and industrial stakeholders around the challenges of the energy transition.
Led by the COMUE Université Grenoble Alpes and coordinated by Grenoble INP – UGA, GreEn-ER is a world-class innovation hub dedicated to energy and renewable resources.
The students gained a deeper understanding of the building’s central role in education, research, and innovation related to energy technologies.
The afternoon continued with a visit to the CNRS, followed by the European Magnetic Field Laboratory (EMFL).
This European laboratory brings together the expertise of three institutions located in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. A true example of international scientific cooperation, the EMFL offered students privileged insight into cutting-edge research on high magnetic fields.
This day, rich in discussions and discoveries, allowed international students to immerse themselves in Grenoble’s scientific ecosystem, at the crossroads of education, research, and innovation.
