![Image of workshop participants](/medialibrary/riken/pr/topics/2013/20130521_2/workshop_participants-340x.png)
On May 16, 2013, a joint workshop was held with the Institut National des Sciences Appliqués in Lyon, France, as a part of RIKEN DAY activities.
After presentations on research taking place in a variety of fields, a mixer was held for graduate students, at which RIKEN's programs for young scientists were introduced.
Expectations are high that this event will stimulate closer collaboration between RIKEN and INSA.
![Image of Director Eric Maurincomme and RIKEN Executive Director Maki Kawai Image of Director Eric Maurincomme and RIKEN Executive Director Maki Kawai](/medialibrary/riken/pr/topics/2013/20130521_2/gift.png)
![Image of RIKEN participants talking with graduate students](/medialibrary/riken/pr/topics/2013/20130521_2/students.png)