Mediation

In Rennes, Lannion and Vannes, our scientists came together to introduce schoolchildren and the general public to computer science research through interactive demonstrations, talks and immersive experiences. Here’s a look back at some of the initiatives that marked this year’s event. In Rennes Computer science research in the service of mobility At Les Halles en Commun in La Courrouze, the VIRTUS [..]

From 28 to 30 January, eight secondary school pupils came to discover the world of computer science research. From Wednesday 28 January to Friday 30 January, together with the Inria centre at the University of Rennes, we welcomed eight secondary school pupils for a three-day work experience placement. This year, the theme of the placement was ‘Digital technology and the environment’. On the [..]

IRISA continues to celebrate its 50-year history... September and October were dedicated to scientific outreach activities, open to all, highlighting half a century of knowledge in computer science research. A look back at: The conférence " 50 ans d'intelligence artificielle, et après ?" by Elisa Fromont, at the Espace des Sciences on 16 September The Science Festival in Lannion, for [..]

220 people came to discover the JURASTIC exhibition on Saturday, October 11, at Le Diapason in Rennes. A historical heritage of computer equipment was on display to the general public as part of the 50th anniversary of the IRISA laboratory Several IRISA scientists accompanied the visits, explaining the old machines and inventions that have marked history. The younger visitors enjoyed discovering [..]

To mark the 50th anniversary of IRISA and the 2025 Science Festival, the JURASTIC exhibition takes you on a journey through the history of computing, from the 1970s to the present day. Featuring legendary computers and retro devices, the exhibition shows how advances in hardware have accompanied major advances in scientific research. It will take place at Le Diapason on the Beaulieu campus from [..]

Avec Élisa Fromont, remontons aux sources de l’Intelligence Artificielle pour mieux la comprendre. Le 16 septembre à l'Espace des Sciences Contrairement aux idées reçues, l’IA n’est pas une invention récente : ses origines remontent à la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Élisa Fromont, professeure en informatique à l’Université de Rennes, chercheuse à l'IRISA, replacera le sous-domaine de l [..]

(only in french) Les visites Insolites du CNRS proposent chaque année des expériences uniques, en groupe restreint, au cœur de la recherche. Sites inaccessibles, expériences atypiques, rendez-vous singuliers sont au programme sur l’ensemble du territoire pour les quelques privilégiés tirés au sort. Dans le cadre de ses 50 ans, l'IRISA vous invite au sein du laboratoire pour toucher le virtuel et [..]

On the occasion of the European Archaeology Days, Valérie Gouranton, associate professor and Ronan Gaugne, a research engineer in the Seamless team, students from INSA Rennes and the Adramar association, presented a virtual reality project at the foot of the Solidor Tower in Saint-Malo to promote underwater heritage. Thanks to a replica of the famous Nautilus submarine, built by Marvin Johnson [..]