Journées des Actinides

Explore Actinides

About Journées des Actinides

The Journées des Actinides (JdA) is an annual scientific meeting dedicated to the study of actinide elements, bringing together chemists, physicists, materials scientists and other researchers from around the world. The meeting provides a collaborative platform for exchanging the latest results on actinide physics, chemistry, spectroscopy, electronic structure, and nuclear materials applications, as well as fostering discussions on experimental techniques and theoretical approaches. In addition to oral presentations and poster sessions, JdA often includes specialized schools and workshops aimed at training young researchers. With its community-driven, interactive atmosphere, JdA serves as a key event for advancing research, promoting collaboration, and building a vibrant network within the actinide science community.

“Journées des Actinides” gathers researchers, students, and professionals to explore past achievements and future directions in actinide science across disciplines.

Learn more
A polished stainless-steel laboratory sample holder displaying several labeled glass vials containing metallic actinide samples in shielded form, arranged in a precise grid on a matte white benchtop. Behind them, a softly blurred periodic table of the actinides is printed in muted blues and grays on a clean wall, with clear boxes highlighting uranium, plutonium, and thorium. Neutral, diffused overhead lighting creates gentle reflections on the metal and glass, with subtle shadows adding depth. Shot at eye level with a centered, balanced composition and sharp focus throughout. The mood is professional, rigorous, and orderly, emphasizing serious scientific research in nuclear materials, with a photographic realism and clean corporate aesthetic.

Upcoming Events

55èmes Journées des Actinides

Annual conference gathering researchers from around the world to discuss actinide science, policy, and education. Includes lectures, workshops, and poster sessions.

April 14-17, 2026
Hotel Růže, Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

Learn more

54èmes Journées des Actinides

15th School on the Physics and Chemistry of the Actinides

ESRF – Grenoble 16 – 17 March 2025

54èmes Journées des Actinides conference

Annecy – France 18 – 21 March 2025

Recent News

  • Early bird registration deadline is shifted to
    Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (23:59 CET)

    55èmes Journées des Actinides, April 14-17, 2026, Hotel Růže, Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

A close-up of a meticulously arranged scientific poster mockup on a frameless board, displaying structured sections on actinide coordination chemistry, with neat graphs, spectra, and tables in subdued blues and charcoal grays. Slim metallic poster clips secure the corners, aligned perfectly on a pale, textured fabric backing. In the softly blurred background, additional abstract poster shapes suggest a larger technical exhibition space without showing people. Uniform, diffused overhead lighting ensures legible details with minimal glare, and gentle shadows create depth around edges. Captured at slight angle from the right, using a medium depth of field to keep the primary poster crisp. The mood is formal, precise, and scholarly, communicating a serious research environment in polished, photographic realism.
A high-precision glovebox interior focused on sealed, transparent containment chambers holding actinide sample capsules, each stored in labeled, anodized aluminum trays with laser-etched identifiers. The inner surfaces are brushed stainless steel, pristine and uncluttered, with integrated instruments and pressure gauges faintly visible at the periphery. Cool, controlled artificial lighting from the top of the glovebox creates subtle specular highlights on metal edges and clear reflections on the polycarbonate windows. Photographed from a straight-on, eye-level viewpoint through the front panel, with a balanced, symmetrical composition. The atmosphere is highly controlled, technical, and secure, reinforcing themes of safety and rigor in actinide research, rendered in crisp, photographic realism with a professional, corporate laboratory aesthetic.
A detailed macro view of a polished actinide-containing ceramic fuel pellet cross-section, mounted in epoxy and finely ground to reveal concentric microstructural patterns, resting on a smooth black sample stage. The pellet’s surface shows subtle gray tonal variations and tiny crystalline inclusions. Nearby, a precision caliper and a labeled specimen card sit in orderly alignment, slightly out of focus. Directional, cool-white laboratory lighting from one side creates delicate highlights across the polished surface and nuanced shadows in the texture. Shot with a shallow depth of field and tight framing to emphasize material detail. The mood is analytical and meticulous, designed to communicate advanced nuclear materials characterization with clean, technical, photographic clarity.

Contact us

Reach out with inquiries about conference dates, submission guidelines, sponsorship, or collaboration opportunities. We respond promptly with detailed information and next steps.

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨