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CIMPA School Nouakchott 2026

Mathematical modelling of flow and pollutant transport in porous media

Highlights

Preparatory Python sessions

Before the opening
Two four-hour sessions held ahead of the school, to acquire the basics needed for scripts, notebooks and first numerical simulations.

Opening ceremony

26 January 2026
Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Nouakchott in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the President of the University of Nouakchott, the Director of ISGI and the CIMPA supervisor.

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Career advice session

During the school
Led by Prof. Fabrice Golfier and Prof. Anozie Ebigbo: building a scientific career, publication strategies, developing international collaborations and research funding opportunities.

Gala dinners

29 January and 5 February 2026
Two convivial evenings that encouraged informal scientific exchange between students, researchers and teaching staff.

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Banc d'Arguin excursion

31 January – 1 February 2026
A scientific and cultural visit to the Banc d'Arguin National Park (PNBA), one of Mauritania's most emblematic natural sites, renowned for its ecological richness and its role in preserving coastal ecosystems.

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Closing ceremony

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